The Hangman (1959)
Overview
A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,000,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.111 |
Directed By
Michael Curtiz
Crew
Michael Curtiz
Luke Short
Frank Freeman Jr.
Dudley Nichols
Loyal Griggs
Edith Head
Terry O. Morse
Hal Pereira
Henry Bumstead
Harry Sukman
TOP CAST
Robert Taylor
Mackenzie Bovard
Tina Louise
Selah Jennison
Fess Parker
Sheriff Buck Weston
Jack Lord
Johnny Bishop
Gene Evans
"Big Murph" Murphy
Mickey Shaughnessy
Al Cruse
Shirley Harmer
Kitty Bishop
James Westerfield
Herb Loftus
Mabel Albertson
Amy Hopkins
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
Pedro Alonso
Betty Lynn
Molly
Lorne Greene
Clem J. Cummings
Richard Collier
Hotel Desk Clerk
Regis Toomey
Soldier at Fort
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