The Badge of Marshal Brennan


The Badge of Marshal Brennan is a 1957 American Western film directed by Albert C. Gannaway and written by Tom Hubbard. The film stars Jim Davis, Arleen Whelan, Carl Smith, Harry Lauter, Marty Robbins, Douglas Fowley, Lee Van Cleef and Louis Jean Heydt. The film was released on April 14, 1957, by Allied Artists Pictures.

Plot

When a gun-toting drifter known as the Stranger comes across a dying marshal, he decides to take up the identity of the late lawman. Settling down in a small town, the Stranger uses his new-found authority to challenge Shad Donaphin, the violent and unruly son of a shady cattle baron. Intent on staying true to his adopted persona, the Stranger even strikes up a relationship with Murdock, a beautiful local lady.

Cast

Production

Parts of the film were shot in Kanab Canyon and Johnson Canyon in Utah.