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The Hangman

Play trailer Poster for The Hangman Released Mar 5, 1959 1h 26m Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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Townsfolk and a sheriff (Fess Parker) protect a wanted man from a deputy marshal (Robert Taylor) who tracks him down.
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Isabel Quigly The Spectator A tribute to its absurd direction, for the cast is a good tough one, and given half a chance ought to do twice as much. Jul 16, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Robert Taylor, known as The Hangman, carries this taut Western as the famed deputy marshal who always gets his man. Rated: B- Apr 20, 2016 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid The black-and-white The Hangman feels rather low-budget, and it results in some inspired moments. Jul 6, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Good western here recommended James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, September 3, 2023 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/03/23 Full Review Audience Member Rather cheap looking western almost seems like a TV movie (and also features a number of future TV stars including Tina Louise, Fess Parker, and Jack Lord) except that it was directed by Hollywood legend Michael Curtiz. Robert Taylor plays a lawman who finds himself in the uncomfortable position of defending a man who's wanted for murder. It's not a bad film, but it did seem pretty ordinary. Curtiz does bring some flair to the film, but the weak script is hard to overcome. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A good cast and script make this unpretentious Western work on several levels--The Hangman was a mostly fine western plus Robert Taylor!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Townsfolk and a sheriff (Fess Parker) protect a wanted man from a deputy marshal (Robert Taylor) who tracks him down.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 5, 1959, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2009
Runtime
1h 26m
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