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  • The Deputy The Hidden Motive (Season 1, Episode 19)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 30 min | Western

The Deputy

The Hidden Motive (Season 1, Episode 19)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Western

While trying to arrest a notorious band of cattle rustlers, Clay shoots a childhood friend who approached him from behind. Clay is stricken with remorse, since he's not sure if the man was a rustler or just heard the shooting and rode to ...See moreWhile trying to arrest a notorious band of cattle rustlers, Clay shoots a childhood friend who approached him from behind. Clay is stricken with remorse, since he's not sure if the man was a rustler or just heard the shooting and rode to investigate. To complicate matters, Clay's efforts to console the pretty widow are misinterpreted as romantic feelings. Written by David Bassler See less
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Director
Writers
Kay Lenard (teleplay by) | Jess Carneol (teleplay by) | Michael Kraike (story by) (as Michel Kriake) | Roland Kibbee (created by) | Norman Lear (created by)
Producer
Michael Kraike (as Michel Kraike)
Composer
Jack Marshall (music by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Jamie Caylor (as James Caylor)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 30, 1960

Release date
Jan 30, 1960 (United States)

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