The Hanging Tree

The Hanging Tree

1959
1h 47m
6.7

6.7/10

125 votes • View on IMDb

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

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Baroda Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 19, 1959
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0052876

Cast

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
Emile Avery

Townsman (uncredited)

Fern Barry
Fern Barry

Mother (uncredited)

William Benedict
William Benedict

Trapper (uncredited)

Key Crew

Delmer Daves
Director
Wendell Mayes
Screenplay
Halsted Welles
Screenplay
Martin Jurow
Producer
Richard Shepherd
Producer