A Covenant with Death

Set in early twentieth-century New Mexico, this drama follows Brian Talbot, a businessman wrongly convicted of murder. As he is being prepared for hanging, he accidentally causes the death of his executioner. This event leads to a second trial overseen by a young judge who had previously expressed doubt regarding the circumstantial evidence used in the first conviction. The plot explores the legal struggle to clear Talbot's name after his innocence in the original crime is revealed.

Released in 1967, the film was produced by William Conrad Productions and written by Lawrence B. Marcus and Saul Levitt. It marks the first of three directed features for Lamont Johnson, followed by Lipstick and Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone. The cast includes Earl Holliman, George Maharis, Laura Devon, Katy Jurado, Gene Hackman, and Arthur O'Connell.

The movie has received a moderate response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6/10 based on 459 votes. On TMDB, the reception is lower, with a rating of 4.8/10 from 13 votes.