A Man Called Sledge (1970)

In the harsh landscape of the Old West, the notorious outlaw, Luther Sledge, and his trusty sidekick Mallory, find themselves in the dusty town of 3 W for a brief respite. As Sledge seeks solace in the arms of his old flame, Ria, and the comforting burn of rye, Mallory descends into a tense game of poker in the saloon. The stakes rise, and a violent encounter leaves Mallory dead, propelling Sledge into a deadly confrontation that ends with the demise of the gamblers responsible. An elderly onlooker, who witnessed the bloodshed, offers to vouch for Sledge's self-defense. But his purpose reveals itself when he follows Sledge into the barren hills, catching the outlaw's attention. It's not Sledge he's after, but a heavily guarded convoy transporting a staggering $300,000 in gold. The old man, having served two decades in the formidable Rockville prison, unveils a tantalizing secret — a vault nestled within the prison's dark underbelly where the gold is stored overnight. Intrigued by the audacious prospect of such a daring heist, Sledge assembles his gang of seasoned bandits, presenting them with this ambitious plan. The convoy is a suicide mission, but the prison — a fortress that has never been breached in ten years — presents a formidable yet tempting challenge. Opting for a daring ruse, Sledge resolves to infiltrate the prison by posing as a captured outlaw, using his infamous reputation to his advantage, while a gang member impersonates the marshal escorting him. As the plan unfurls, the gang's internal loyalties are tested, with each man envisioning their own slice of the golden fortune. Will Sledge's bold scheme succeed, or will their audacious greed lead them to their downfall? The man called Sledge is determined to defy the odds in this gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of wealth.

A Man Called Sledge is a western movie featuring James Garner and directed by Vic Morrow.

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