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The Hanging Tree

NR1h 47m1959Delmer Daves
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 89%
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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.

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What is The Hanging Tree (1959) about?

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…

Who stars in The Hanging Tree?

The Hanging Tree stars Gary Cooper (Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail), Maria Schell (Elizabeth Mahler), Karl Malden (Frenchy Plante), George C. Scott (George Grubb), Karl Swenson (Tom Flaunce). The film was directed by Delmer Daves.

How long is The Hanging Tree?

The Hanging Tree has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The Hanging Tree worth watching?

The Hanging Tree holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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