Morgan.
Morgan. Here I am.
Howard. Justice has prevailed.
"Justice belongs to God, son."
"Man is a universe."
"Each man is a universe."
"He who takes a human life,
destroys a universe."
"Justice belongs to God."
THE HANGING JUDGE
Jimmy, get in the house.
Hello.
Good afternoon. What do you want?
Just passing through, beautiful.
We just want the money from the sale of the ranch and cattle.
You just sold it, right?
I don't know what you're talking about.
That old man is your husband?
She's my daughter.
And your husband, where is he?
He's nearby.
You're lying, old man. We know you're alone.
"We want the money."
Get in the house.
Very well. In the barn shed.
Take it and leave.
No! No! Leave her alone.
Father!
What do you want? Leave me alone!
Leave her! She's mine! It's my turn!
Stop! - What the hell?
We agreed the woman was mine.
"What's wrong?"
This isn't good.
Heads or tails?
Odd man wins.
One more step and I'll kill you.
Betty!
Take him away.
You didn't need to kill him.
The poster said dead or alive, Johnson.
Why always this way, Morgan?
With a rope?
A noose is the justice of the weak.
The reward.
"Sheriff Johnson."
Get out! I don't want anyone in here.
"Justice belongs to God, son."
"Man is a universe."
What happened, Moyer?
Three men attacked the ranch.
One was blonde. Ruthless.
Paul. Another one, Jack.
The other one was Alex.
My little Jimmy, dead. Six bullets.
And her. They beat her to death.
Kirk Morgan?
Yes.
Finish them off.
Yes, a noose represents the justice of the poor.
It's a fortune.
This is only the beginning.
It's my last one.
What? No one can stop us now.
You're wrong.
I'm out.
Nobody leaves.
This isn't a game.
I swear I can't go on. I'm a marked man.
We all are! What did you want? A medal?
This is different.
What the hell's wrong with you?
A few months ago I got a message...
from the hanging judge.
Why in hell didn't you tell us? - Why?
I'm sorry.
Asshole.
What do we do, Paul?
Divide it up.
Put them on!
Act Two
Watch out!
John Raines' people.
Paul Wheeler.
They've killed a lot of our people. What do we do?
Keep fighting.
We walked into a lion's den! What now?
Let's go!
Paul, eh?
Wheeler.
Oh. Wheeler.
I'm indebted to you, Paul.
You saved our lives.
What do you want?
To work for you.
Dino, the boy has class.
Fine. You'll work under Dino. He's my right hand man.
Good. A real female, eh, Dino?
Don't push your luck, boy.
No one lays eyes on the boss's woman.
She's untouchable. Understand?
She's Charlie Lang's. Don't forget it, if you value your life.
You have something to say?
Yes. There's a drink waiting for me, Dino.
Welcome, stranger.
Hello. What do you want?
To make your stay in La Jolla a happy one.
The best hotel. The best service.
No. The boarding house suits me.
You'd think differently if you knew Mercedes.
This way, please.
She's busy with a customer.
I'm Alexander Perkins and when I want something I get it. Go get her!
Very well, sir.
We want to please you, but we are busy, and our girls very beautiful.
It's like this every day.
Mercedes in not our only beauty. - I want Mercedes.
Sure, but may I suggest... - Enough! Shut up.
Her customer doesn't want to leave. He says he got there first.
You're very brave, and I like brave men.
We're celebrating your victory over John Raines.
But you still take precautions, don't you?
What?
Oh, that!
I don't like disagreeable surprises.
Why don't we get rid of John Raines once and for all?
Raines is like a beast, right?
Yes, that's right.
You can catch a beast if you surprise it.
How many men do you need?
I'm a lone hunter, Mr. Lang.
You mean you'll try it on your own?
Alone.
Did he say his name?
Let him go, Fredo. Who is he?
"Kirk Morgan."
The hanging judge.
Where is he?
In the street.
I need a favor. I'll pay you well.
Take my horse behind the barn without Kirk Morgan knowing.
Here's ten dollars. Ten more before I leave.
He'll hang you. - Shut up!
Morgan always keeps his word.
He's never failed. - He will this time!
No. You know why? Because you're afraid.
If you leave, he'll follow you.
If you want to be free of him, stand up to him and kill him.
I'll go get him, Mercedes.
That's it. That's it.
No, there's no time for that. - The money!
Leave it here. I'll keep it for you.
Very smart, my precious one.
I leave you the money...
I go out there so Morgan can kill me, and you keep it.
Yes, you think he'll kill me.
Not this time.
Bitch!
Is there another way out? - There's only one way out.
Damned hanging judge! Come out!
Where are you?
Come and get me!
Hi, Alex.
Where are your friends?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Your friends.
You must be crazy. I...
Girls! Girls! Morgan caught him! In the barn. Come on!
It's such a great event! Let's not miss it! Run! Run!
James, where's the water?
Where the hell's the water? - There will be no more water, John.
Paul!
What a tragedy.
"Sheriff! Sheriff!"
What's the matter, Jock?
"Come see what's hanging from the tree in front of the hotel!"
What's in the tree?
"You won't believe it. Come see."
Let's go.
Is this a joke?
I don't know, sheriff.
Anyone new in town?
This morning.
Where is he?
At the hotel.
Find out who he is, and what he wants.
What he wants here in this town.
Who are you?
Morgan. Kirk Morgan.
What brings you here?
I came to hang a man.
Hang, you said?
That's what I said.
You can't. There's a sheriff here.
That's precisely who I'm looking for.
Put that hand down.
Go tell him Alex says hello.
Sheriff. Sheriff!
Tonight I want you to sing like never before.
And I'll do it. For you.
Go to your rehearsal.
Dino, take her.
Tony. - Yes, sir.
I want you to make several suits for the gentleman.
Of course, Mr. Lang. - Leave us.
You're amazing, Paul! Amazing!
Drowning that dog Raines in his own tub!
You're amazing!
Now you're the big man in Crowhill.
Let's talk business.
From now on, you're the most important man in Crowhill.
After me, of course.
Sorry, Mr. Lang. - Don't worry.
I'm so clumsy.
Don't worry. No harm done.
Cheers. - Cheers.
Act Three
It was a heart attack.
That's what happened. Right, Dino?
Just as he was asking me to take charge of a few things.
No helping it, Dino. I'll have to take his place.
Any objections, Dino?
None.
Then, take care of the burial.
Stop!
Who are you?
Jeremiah Brinton. I'm a miner.
Where're you coming from?
From the Canyon of Death.
I don't care. I'll risk it.
It's the shortest route, right?
The shortest route isn't always the fastest.
Take my advice, friend. Avoid the canyon. Avoid it.
I have a thought.
You know the canyon well, right?
I'll give you one hundred dollars to go with me.
Thanks, but no.
I wish you luck, friend. You're going to need it.
Dino, we have a lot to do. Have them take her shopping.
I'll see you later, love.
What are you doing here, you idiot?
Why did you...?
I came back to help you.
I offered you money and you said no!
How would I know you'd follow me a day and a half later?
Paul, darling!
You shouldn't come in like that, my love.
They finally got the latest fashions! I bought things from Paris, London!
I went crazy buying everything!
All of it to please you.
Don't lie, sweet thing.
You like those things and as my future wife, you should have them.
Morgan!
Morgan! Where are you?
Come out, Morgan!
Whose is that?
Mine.
Whose was it?
It wasn't my fault! I killed him because I thought...
Take the shovel and dig.
Dig.
Stay tonight.
After we're married.
Dinner was delicious. Thank you, darling.
"Man is a universe."
"Each man is a universe."
"He who takes a human life,
destroys a universe."
"Justice belongs to God. Justice belongs to God..."
"No man is free of guilt. Justice belongs to God, son."
It's not true!
I am justice!
Justice! Justice!
"Before you take your anger out on the tree, look in its roots."
"There, you will find yourself."
This came from some maniac here in town.
Don't kid yourself, Mr. Wheeler.
It's from the hanging judge. - More need for caution.
I need more men. All your men.
Don't count on me.
You've killed and maimed. You've turned the town against me.
Maybe I'll get a new sheriff.
We'll just have to see.
We won't have to wait too long.
Paul!
I brought the wedding dress so you can look at it. It's beautiful.
I'd rather be surprised.
Paul.
Later, love. I'm very busy now.
Dino, take me home.
Dino!
The present. The box. Who brought it?
A boy. Why? - Look for him.
But, it would be useless, now.
That's why I pay you!
You hear me, Dill?
I don't want people here!
Get out!
Get out all of you!
You look beautiful, Lily. - Thank you, Laura.
This seems like a dream. It all started like child's play.
I'm so excited.
Is anything missing? - Nothing.
"Paul, the gallows await you. K. Morgan."
Dino!
"Dino!"
No.
Leave him alone.
Dino, where the hell are you?
The gun.
"Justice belongs to God, son."
"Man is a universe."
"Each man is a universe."
"He who takes a human life,
destroys a universe."
"He should be beaten to a pulp with sticks!"
Paul Wheeler!
The noose is not enough for you.
The people are waiting for you. Cut him down!
What's going on Dino?
Paul. The hanging judge hanged him.
"Morgan, look at me! I have no arms or legs."
"You are the hanging judge."
"Get justice for me."
Justice belongs to God.