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The Hanging Tree

19591h 47mWestern
directed by Delmer Daves

“From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!”

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6.7 / 10
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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gary Cooper·Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
Maria Schell·Elizabeth Mahler
Karl Malden·Frenchy Plante
George C. Scott·George Grubb
Karl Swenson·Tom Flaunce
Virginia Gregg·Edna Flaunce
John Dierkes·Society Red
King Donovan·Wonder
Ben Piazza·Rune
Emile Avery·Townsman (uncredited)