AUDIE MURPHY COLLECTION V New on Blu-ray - Walk the Proud Land / Seven Ways From Sundown / Bullet for a Badman

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Product Description: This collection features three rousing westerns starring American hero Audie Murphy:

WALK THE PROUD LAND (1956) – His Faith Built a Fortress in a Wilderness of Hate! Audie Murphy (Posse from Hell), the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history, aptly portrays a “very special hero and the central figure in one of the most interesting stories of the American frontier” (The Hollywood Reporter). Appointed as an Apache Agent in 1874 by the Department of the Interior at the age of 23, John Philip Clum (Murphy) is sent to a reservation in San Carlos, Arizona, to take over the Army’s position. After trying to empower and teach self-governing principles to the Apaches, he is faced with opposition not only from the Native Americans but also from the men in charge of the Army troops. Helmed by Murphy’s frequent director Jesse Hibbs (To Hell and Back, Ride a Crooked Trail) in gorgeous Technicolor and CinemaScope; and with a cast featuring the legend Anne Bancroft (The Restless Breed) as Clum’s housekeeper and ally, Pat Crowley (The Square Jungle) as his wary new bride, and Jay Silverheels (The Lone Ranger) as the great Geronimo.

SEVEN WAYS FROM SUNDOWN (1960) – He stalked him...fought him...befriended him...but in the end he knew he’d have to kill him! Audie Murphy (Hell Bent for Leather) is Seven Jones, a Texas Ranger so green he doesn’t even know how to use a six-shooter, and his first assignment is to accompany the veteran Sergeant Hennessey (John McIntire, Apache) on a mission to capture the notorious gunslinger Jim Flood (Barry Sullivan, Forty Guns). Despite his inexperience Jones manages to capture Flood—and the two form an unlikely friendship as they encounter vicious bounty hunters and vengeful locals on the rugged journey to the jailhouse. This whip-smart western written by Clair Huffaker (Posse from Hell) has some surprises from the cunning Flood that will push the newfound skills of Jones to their limits. Directed in blazing color by Harry Keller (Quantez) and featuring Venetia Stevenson (Day of the Outlaw) and Kenneth Tobey (Gunfight at the O.K. Corral).

BULLET FOR A BADMAN (1964) – He had to kill or be killed . . . as he fought the deadliest duel in frontier history! Once a Texas Ranger, now a hunted killer, Sam Ward (Darren McGavin, TV’s Kolchak: The Night Stalker) is on a warpath for vengeance and he has his ex-partner Logan Keliher (Audie Murphy, No Name on the Bullet) dead in his sights. Married to Ward’s ex-wife Susan (Beverley Owen, TV’s The Munsters) and stepfather to his son, Keliher is a man of honor—a retired ranger, forced to face off against his former brother-in-arms. But when the two men are attacked by Apaches, they must join together to survive against incredible odds. Bullet for a Badman is a terrific tale of gritty frontier redemption where friends can turn deadly enemies in the wink of an eye and the quick-draw of a six-gun. Directed by R.G. Springsteen (Showdown) and co-starring Ruta Lee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Skip Homeier (The Tall T), George Tobias (Rawhide) and Alan Hale Jr. (Destry).

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New on Blu-ray: TO HELL AND BACK (1955) Starring Audie Murphy

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Product Description: Audie Murphy (The Duel at Silver Creek, No Name on the Bullet, Night Passage), the most decorated American soldier of WWII, plays himself in this gripping, action-packed battle saga. Amazingly realistic war footage and true-life heroics power this compelling story of an ordinary Texas youth whose extraordinary bravery brings him unparalleled glory. But as his list of medals grows, Murphy’s Army buddies continue to fall, leaving him one of the few to recount the unforgettable tale of those who went to hell and back. Based on Murphy’s bestselling memoir, this CinemaScope classic from director Jesse Hibbs (Ride Clear of Diablo, Walk the Proud Land, Ride a Crooked Trail) was a colossal commercial success and a rousing tribute to a great American hero. The stellar cast includes Charles Drake (The Price of Fear), Jack Kelly (TV’s Maverick), David Janssen (TV’s The Fugitive), Brett Halsey (Roy Colt & Winchester Jack) and Denver Pyle (TV’s The Dukes of Hazzard).

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New on Blu-ray: AUDIE MURPHY COLLECTION (The Duel at Silver Creek / Ride a Crooked Trail / No Name on the Bullet)

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Product Description: THE DUEL AT SILVER CREEK

From Don Siegel, the legendary director of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Lineup, Two Mules for Sister Sara, Dirty Harry, Charley Varrick and The Shootist, comes this two-fisted, action-packed western, starring celebrated war hero turned movie star Audie Murphy (Night Passage). Stephen McNally (Woman in Hiding) is Lightning Tyrone, the quick-drawing marshal of Silver City who's intent on capturing a ruthless gang of claim jumpers that have been terrorizing and murdering local miners—including his best friend. After losing the use of his famed trigger finger in a shootout, Lightning deputizes the sharp-shooting Silver Kid (Murphy), whose own father was killed by the gang, to help bring the outlaws to justice. But their plans are complicated when Lightning falls for the beautiful new lady in town (Faith Domergue, This Island Earth), whose interest in the marshal is a thin disguise for her own dangerous agenda. This unforgettable adventure, brimming with pulse-pounding thrills, danger-tinged romance and gun-blazing glory, co-stars Susan Cabot (Son of Ali Baba) and screen great Lee Marvin (Prime Cut) in one of his first screen appearances.

RIDE A CROOKED TRAIL

In a refreshing change-of-pace role, Audie Murphy (No Name on the Bullet) plays Joe Maybe, an outlaw who assumes a U.S. Marshal's identity and is appointed sheriff of Webb City, a rough river town, after local lawmaker Judge Kyle (Walter Matthau, Charley Varrick) takes a shine to him. The only reason Maybe goes along with the ruse is to gain easy access to the town bank and plan a robbery. This scheme goes dangerously awry when Tessa (Gia Scala, The Price of Fear), a former flame from New Orleans, shows up in town and is persuaded to pose as his wife. The couple's masquerade is further complicated by the arrival of Sam Teeler (Henry Silva, Code of Silence), Maybe's rival in crime, who plans to rob the bank with his own gang of outlaws. A fast-paced action-adventure full of unexpected plot twists, Ride a Crooked Trail also displays a surprisingly light comic flair which is capped by Walter Matthau's delightful, rambunctious performance as the wily Judge Kyle. Directed by Jesse Hibbs (To Hell and Back) and written by the great Borden Chase (Red River, Winchester '73, Backlash).

NO NAME ON THE BULLET

From Jack Arnold, the acclaimed director of It Came from Outer Space, The Glass Web, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Incredible Shrinking Man and Man in the Shadow, comes this thrilling and suspenseful western starring World War II hero turned movie star Audie Murphy (The Duel at Silver Creek) as a "good" bad guy in a tense tale of retribution. When hired killer John Gant (Murphy) rides into town, no one is sure whose name is on his bullet. Several townsfolk, knowing they have enemies, each believe that the professional assassin is there to kill them. While they wait for him to make his move, paranoia starts taking over in this exciting story of payback on the wide-open plains. Beautifully shot in CinemaScope by Harold Lipstein (Ride a Crooked Trail, Pillars of the Sky) and featuring a stellar cast that includes Charles Drake (The Price of Fear), Joan Evans (A Strange Adventure), Virginia Grey (Strangers in the Night), Warren Stevens (40 Pounds of Trouble), R.G. Armstrong (White Lightning), Willis Bouchey (Panic in Year Zero), Whit Bissell (Not as a Stranger), Edgar Stehli (4D Man) and Jerry Paris (Marty).

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