The Man from Galveston

Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.

Cast

Jeffrey Hunter

as Timothy Higgins

Preston Foster

as Judge Homer Black

James Coburn

as Boyd Palmer

Joanna Moore

as Rita Dillard

Edward Andrews

as Hyde

Kevin Hagen

as John Dillard

Martin West

as Stonewall Grey

Ed Nelson

as Cole Marteen

Karl Swenson

as Sheriff

Grace Lee Whitney

as Texas Rose

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