---
title: "The Hanged Man"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hanged-man-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87611
imdb_id: "tt0071593"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 73
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hanged Man (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hanged-man-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hanged Man is a television movie released in the United States on March 13, 1974. Spanning a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes, the production falls into the action, western, and drama genres. The story follows a gunfighter who manages to survive his own hanging. After escaping this fate, he decides to help a young widow. The widow is struggling to protect her ranch from a ruthless land baron who is attempting to take it away from her. The film is associated with the tagline stating that they left him for dead, but they were wrong, dead wrong. Archival records categorize the title as a television film that combines elements of traditional western storytelling with dramatic action sequences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Hoopla, FlixHouse, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Caffey
- **Networks / Studios**: Andrew J. Fenady Productions, Bing Crosby Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Forrest** as *James Devlin*
- **Dean Jagger** as *Josiah Lowe*
- **Will Geer** as *Nameless*
- **Sharon Acker** as *Carrie Gault*
- **Brendon Boone** as *Billy Irons*
- **Rafael Campos** as *Father Alvaro*
- **BarBara Luna** as *Soledad Villegas*
- **Cameron Mitchell** as *Lew Halleck*
- **Ray Teal** as *Judge Homer Bayne*
- **Bobby Eilbacher** as *Benjamin Gault*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Hanged Man online?
The Hanged Man is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Hanged Man worth watching?
The Hanged Man holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Hanged Man and when was it released?
The Hanged Man is a feature film with a runtime of 73 minutes. It was released in 1974. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Hanged Man?
The Hanged Man was directed by Michael Caffey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hanged Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/87611)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*