The Hanging Tree (1959)

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The Hanging Tree on IMDb 7.2/10 2,877 votes

Released:
1959-02-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
Delmer Daves

Runtime:
1h 47min

Genre:
Western

  • Cast:
  • Gary Cooper
    as
    Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
  • Maria Schell
    as
    Elizabeth Mahler
  • Karl Malden
    as
    Frenchy Plante
  • George C. Scott
    as
    George Grubb
  • Karl Swenson
    as
    Tom Flaunce