The Lonely Man 1957
“Two of today's most publicized personalities Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance teamed in a great outdoor drama!”
What is The Lonely Man?
The Lonely Man is a 1957 Western film directed in the outdoor drama genre, starring Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance. The story follows aging gunslinger Jacob Wade as he attempts to settle down and connect with his long-abandoned, resentful son Riley, only to find his plans disrupted by old enemies and personal struggles.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 21, 1957
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The Lonely Man is a 1957 Western film directed in the outdoor drama genre, starring Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance. The story follows aging gunslinger Jacob Wade as he attempts to settle down and connect with his long-abandoned, resentful son Riley, only to find his plans disrupted by old enemies and personal struggles.
The film runs for 1 hour and 28 minutes and was released in the United States on June 21, 1957. It features a notable ensemble cast that includes Jack Palance, Anthony Perkins, Elaine Aiken, Neville Brand, Robert Middleton, Elisha Cook, Jr., Claude Akins, and Lee Van Cleef.
Should you watch it?
“An aging gunslinger tries to reconcile with his estranged son while evading old enemies.”
- Stars Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance in an outdoor drama.
- Features a supporting cast including Neville Brand, Robert Middleton, Elisha Cook, Jr., Claude Akins, and Lee Van Cleef.
- Explores the complex relationship between an aging father and his resentful son.
- The synopsis notes that the father has trouble with his eyesight and faces doomed visions of a quiet life due to re-appearing enemies.
Watch it if you enjoy classic western dramas starring Jack Palance and Anthony Perkins.
The tone is dramatic, following an aging gunslinger's struggles with his past and family.
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Is The Lonely Man worth watching?
The film holds scores such as 64 percent on Kinobox and 74 percent on CSFD, and features prominent performances by Jack Palance and Anthony Perkins.
What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Who are the essential cast members?
The film stars Jack Palance, Anthony Perkins, Elaine Aiken, Neville Brand, Robert Middleton, Elisha Cook, Jr., Claude Akins, and Lee Van Cleef.
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