The Violent Men 1955
“VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!”
What is The Violent Men?
The Violent Men is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Rudolph Maté and starring Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith, and May Wynn.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 26, 1955
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
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Overview
The Violent Men is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Rudolph Maté and starring Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith, and May Wynn. Based on the novel Smoky Valley by Donald, the film follows a former Union Army officer who plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch before bullying tactics and murder prompt him to stay and fight.
The film captures a tense Western atmosphere marked by familial betrayal, as the crippled owner's wife carries on with his brother. With a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, it offers a dramatic exploration of conflict and vengeance in a traditional cinematic setting.
Should you watch it?
“A former Union Army officer stands against bullying tactics after a hand is murdered.”
- Features a tense conflict between a former Union Army officer and a crippled ranch owner.
- Explores internal drama involving an owner's unfaithful wife and his brother.
- Brings war experience into a high-stakes battle against bullying ranch tactics.
- Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment may dislike the violent and passionate subject matter.
Watch it if you enjoy classic CinemaScope Westerns centered on land conflicts and personal betrayals.
The film features volcanic, valiant, and vicious dramatic tones reflecting its 1955 CinemaScope western origins.
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Where to stream The Violent Men?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or standard movie streaming services.
Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1950s Westerns featuring a notable cast and a dramatic ranch rivalry.
What is the binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What are the essential episodes?
As a feature film released in 1955, it is a single standalone movie rather than an episodic series.
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