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The Hanging Tree (1959)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Delmer Daves
  • Profile picture of Gary Cooper
    Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail Gary Cooper
  • Profile picture of Maria Schell
    Elizabeth Mahler Maria Schell
  • Profile picture of Karl Malden
    Frenchy Plante Karl Malden
  • Profile picture of George C. Scott
    George Grubb George C. Scott
  • Profile picture of Karl Swenson
    Tom Flaunce Karl Swenson
  • Profile picture of Virginia Gregg
    Edna Flaunce Virginia Gregg
  • Profile picture of John Dierkes
    Society Red John Dierkes
  • Profile picture of King Donovan
    Wonder King Donovan

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Keywords

  • doctor
  • criminal
  • hanging
  • technicolor