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'''Firecreek''' is a 1968 western directed by Vincent McEveety and starring James Stewart and Henry Fonda in his second role as an antagonist that year. The film is similar to High Noon, in that it features an entire town refusing to help against outlaws, and showing no backbone. James Stewart plays an unlikely hero, forced into action when his conscience will not permit evil to continue.

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Plot

After many years of backing away from numerous criminals and gunfights, one resident of the small western town of Firecreek decides to fight back. Part-time sheriff, Johnny Cobb (James Stewart), decides to avenge the death of a young disabled man against gunmen lead by Bob Larkin (Henry Fonda).

Cast

James Stewart ''as'' Johnny Cobb

Henry Fonda ''as'' Bob Larkin

Inger Stevens ''as'' Evelyn Pittman

Jacqueline Scott ''as'' Henrietta Cobb

Gary Lockwood ''as'' Earl

Dean Jagger ''as'' Whittier

Ed Begley ''as'' Preacher Broyles

Jay C. Flippen ''as'' Mr. Pittman

Jack Elam ''as'' Drew

Barbara Luna ''as'' Meli
The cast credits at the conclusion of "Firecreek" list James Best (of "The Dukes Of Hazzard" fame) as Drew and Jack Elam as Norman.