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Bad Day at Black Rock

NR19551h 21mJohn Sturges
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%

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"Just the way it happened!"

One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.

WesternDramaCrimeMysteryThriller
Film NoirMurderRacismDesertBased On Short StoryPost World War IiSouthwestern U.s.One Armed ManJapanese American1940s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) about?

One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.

Who stars in Bad Day at Black Rock?

Bad Day at Black Rock stars Spencer Tracy (John J. Macreedy), Robert Ryan (Reno Smith), Walter Brennan (Doc T.R. Velie Jr.), Lee Marvin (Hector David), Dean Jagger (Tim Horn). The film was directed by John Sturges.

How long is Bad Day at Black Rock?

Bad Day at Black Rock has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is Bad Day at Black Rock worth watching?

Bad Day at Black Rock holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Western, Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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