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The Hanging Tree
The Hanging Tree
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The Hanging Tree

1959
1h 47m
Western

Status

Released

Release

1959

Runtime

1h 47m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!"

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Feb 19, 1959
Languages
English
Director
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves
Production
Baroda
Baroda
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

39 Cast Members

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail

Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Elizabeth Mahler

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Frenchy Plante

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

George Grubb

Karl Swenson

Karl Swenson

Tom Flaunce

Virginia Gregg

Virginia Gregg

Edna Flaunce

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

Society Red

King Donovan

King Donovan

Wonder

Ben Piazza

Ben Piazza

Rune

Emile Avery

Townsman (uncredited)

Fern Barry

Mother (uncredited)

William Benedict

William Benedict

Trapper (uncredited)

Oscar Blank

Townsman (uncredited)

Danny Borzage

Dan (uncredited)

Annette Claudier

Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)

Tex Driscoll

Tex Driscoll

Townsman (uncredited)

Martin Eric

Father (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

Townsman (uncredited)

Dick Hudkins

Townsman (uncredited)

John Hudkins

John Hudkins

Townsman (uncredited)

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