The Hanging Tree

The Hanging Tree (1959)

6.7 107 min Movie
Western

From The Prize Novel -- A Picture Of Thundering Power!

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

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Cast

Gary Cooper Gary Cooper Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
Maria Schell Maria Schell Elizabeth Mahler
Karl Malden Karl Malden Frenchy Plante
George C. Scott George C. Scott George Grubb
Karl Swenson Karl Swenson Tom Flaunce
Virginia Gregg Virginia Gregg Edna Flaunce
John Dierkes John Dierkes Society Red
King Donovan King Donovan Wonder
Ben Piazza Ben Piazza Rune
Emile Avery Emile Avery Townsman (uncredited)
Fern Barry Fern Barry Mother (uncredited)
William Benedict William Benedict Trapper (uncredited)

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