Good Day for a Hanging (1959)
HANGING'S TOO GOOD FOR A RAT LIKE THIS!
When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm in his belief that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.
Director: Nathan Juran
Genre: Western, Action
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 1, 1959
Cast
- Fred MacMurray - Marshal Ben Cutler
- Margaret Hayes - Ruth Granger
- Robert Vaughn - Eddie 'The Kid' Campbell
- Joan Blackman - Laurie Cutler
- James Drury - Paul Ridgely
- Wendell Holmes - Tallant Joslin, Prosecutor
- Edmon Ryan - William P. Selby, Attorney
- Stacy Harris - Coley
- Kathryn Card - Mrs. Molly Cain
- Emile Meyer - Marshal Hiram Cain
Screenplay
- Daniel B. Ullman (Screenplay)
- Maurice Zimm (Screenplay)
- John Reese (Story)
Cinematography: Henry Freulich
Editing: Jerome Thoms
Production: Columbia Pictures, Morningside Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
bank robbery, hanging
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Good Day for a Hanging about?
- When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm in his belief that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.
- Who directed Good Day for a Hanging?
- Good Day for a Hanging was directed by Nathan Juran.
- Who stars in Good Day for a Hanging?
- Good Day for a Hanging stars Fred MacMurray, Margaret Hayes, Robert Vaughn, Joan Blackman, James Drury, Wendell Holmes.
- How long is Good Day for a Hanging?
- Good Day for a Hanging has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Good Day for a Hanging?
- Good Day for a Hanging is a Western, Action film.
- Where was Good Day for a Hanging produced?
- Good Day for a Hanging was produced in United States of America.