The Hanging Tree

The Hanging Tree

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

6.7 /10 124 votes
February 19, 1959 1h 47m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Delmer Daves
Writers Halsted Welles, Dorothy M. Johnson
Studio Baroda
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hanging Tree was released on February 19, 1959.

The runtime of The Hanging Tree is 1h 47m.

The Hanging Tree is a Western movie.

The Hanging Tree has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Hanging Tree is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Hanging Tree was directed by Delmer Daves.

The main cast of The Hanging Tree includes Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden.

The Hanging Tree is originally in English.