The Hanging Tree 1959
“From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!”
What is The Hanging Tree?
The Hanging Tree is a 1959 Western film directed by Delmer Daves and based on a prize novel. Set during the gold rush of the 1860s and 1870s in the gold fields of Montana, the story follows a doctor named Joseph "Doc" Frail who is trying to outrun his past.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 19, 1959
- Studios
- Baroda, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Overview
The Hanging Tree is a 1959 Western film directed by Delmer Daves and based on a prize novel. Set during the gold rush of the 1860s and 1870s in the gold fields of Montana, the story follows a doctor named Joseph "Doc" Frail who is trying to outrun his past. After saving a man named Rune from a lynch mob and taking him on as a servant, Frail settles down as the town doctor and falls in love with an Elizabeth, a woman suffering from shock.
The film holds cultural significance as a classic dark Western featuring an ensemble cast that includes Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, and George C. Scott. With a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes, the film delivers a dramatic and thundering narrative about frontier survival, redemption, and romance as Frail's attempts to help Elizabeth lead them both into serious trouble.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled doctor with a mysterious past rescues a condemned criminal in a Montana mining camp.”
- It features a stellar cast including Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, and George C. Scott.
- The story is set against the dramatic backdrop of the 1860s and 1870s Montana gold rush.
- It is directed by Delmer Daves and adapted from a prize novel.
- Viewers seeking a lighthearted traditional adventure might find the subject matter and tone dark and intense.
Watch it if you enjoy classic westerns featuring acclaimed actors and intense frontier drama.
The tone is dark and dramatic, running for one hour and forty-seven minutes.
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Where can I stream The Hanging Tree?
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Is The Hanging Tree worth watching?
Yes, it is considered a classic western featuring notable performances by Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, and George C. Scott.
What is the binge duration for this title?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.
Does this film have essential episodes?
No, The Hanging Tree is a feature-length film rather than a television series.
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