Question 1

What was the original source of the story for The Ride Back?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on a story originally written for the 1952 radio version of 'Gunsmoke', which also starred William Conrad.

Question 2

Which actor from Green Acres sang the title song?

Accepted Answer

The title song 'The Ride Back' is sung by Eddie Albert, known for Green Acres (1965).

Question 3

Who directed the film and who replaced him for ten days?

Accepted Answer

Allen H. Miner directed the film, but second-unit director Oscar Rudolph replaced him for ten days, uncredited.

Question 4

Which actor from the film later appeared on Cannon with William Conrad?

Accepted Answer

Victor Millan, who played Father Ignatius, later appeared on two episodes of Cannon (1971) starring William Conrad.

Question 5

What is the central conflict of The Ride Back?

Accepted Answer

A troubled sheriff tries to redeem himself by extraditing a popular gunfighter from Mexico to stand trial for murder.

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