Okay, friends, let’s talk about The Marshal of Madrid (1971), a bizarre yet strangely fascinating relic from the annals of TV-to-movie-to-who-knows-what history. Directed by none other than Richard Donner (yes, Superman and Lethal Weapon Richard Donner) and starring the ever-stoic Glenn Ford, this project has layers of weirdness that deserve attention. Grab your popcorn because we’re diving into the Western mystery mess that eventually explained Glenn Ford's presence in Superman . Wait, Madrid? Like Spain? Not quite. The “Madrid” in question is a dusty New Mexico town, but let’s face it—“The Marshal of Madrid” makes it sound like Glenn Ford is chasing fugitives through Spanish cathedrals, which, honestly, would have been cooler. Instead, we get Ford as Sam Cade, the lawman who’s seen it all and probably wishes he hadn’t. How Did This Even Happen? The Marshal of Madrid is essentially a Frankenstein's monster of TV episodes stitched together to masquerade as a feature ...
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