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Throw a Long Rope

A homesteader (Jack Warden) accused of rustling narrowly escapes hanging by local ranchers led by Major Cass (John Anderson), an event that is observed by Shiloh hands including the Virginian. However, the homesteader is severely injured, and the Virginian helps him work his farm during off hours. After some investigation into the rash of cattle rustling, the Virginian decides to defend the man against the Major and the other ranchers including Judge Garth.

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  • Originally Aired October 3, 1962
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Network NBC
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Created November 14, 2017 by
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  • Modified August 2, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Harold Swanton Writer
Owen Wister Writer
Roberta Shore Guest Star
Roger Mobley Guest Star
John Anderson Guest Star
Hal Bokar Guest Star
Ted Knight Guest Star
Arnold Lessing Guest Star
Lew Brown Guest Star
Jack Warden Guest Star
Jacqueline Scott Guest Star
Ted Post Director