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The Lonely Man

"Two of today's most publicized personalities Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance teamed in a great outdoor drama!"

June 21, 1957 1h 28m 5.9/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1957. The Lonely Man is a western film. directed by Henry Levin. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jack Palance, Anthony Perkins, and Neville Brand

Synopsis

Aging gunslinger Jacob Wade hopes to settle down with his estranged son, but his old enemies have other plans for him. Gunslinger Jacob Wade finds his long-abandoned son Riley, now a young man who hates his father but has nowhere else to go. Hoping to settle down, Jacob finds no town will have him. They end at Monolith, the ranch of Jacob's former girlfriend Ada, to whom he had no intention of returning. A mustang hunt finds Riley himself attracted to the shapely Ada...and Jacob having trouble with his eyesight. And his visions of a quiet life are doomed by the re-appearance of enemies from his past...

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 21, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lonely Man about?

Aging gunslinger Jacob Wade hopes to settle down with his estranged son, but his old enemies have other plans for him. Gunslinger Jacob Wade finds his long-abandoned son Riley, now a young man who ...

Who directed The Lonely Man?

The Lonely Man was directed by Henry Levin.

How long is The Lonely Man?

The Lonely Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Lonely Man released?

The Lonely Man was released on June 21, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Lonely Man?

The main cast of The Lonely Man includes Jack Palance, Anthony Perkins, Neville Brand, Robert Middleton, Elisha Cook Jr..