The Hangman
"He was a U.S. Marshal but the name they called him was ... The Hangman."
Originally released in 1959. The Hangman is a western film. directed by Michael Curtiz. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, and Fess Parker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (35 votes)
Box Office
$1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Mackenzie Bovard
Tina Louise
as Selah Jennison
Fess Parker
as Sheriff Buck Weston
Jack Lord
as Johnny Bishop
Gene Evans
as "Big Murph" Murphy
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Al Cruse
Shirley Harmer
as Kitty Bishop
James Westerfield
as Herb Loftus
Mabel Albertson
as Amy Hopkins
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
as Pedro Alonso
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hangman about?
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 tow...
Who directed The Hangman?
The Hangman was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is The Hangman?
The Hangman has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Hangman released?
The Hangman was released on June 17, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hangman?
The main cast of The Hangman includes Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord, Gene Evans.