The Hanging Tree

The Hanging Tree (1959)

6.7 | 19 Feb 1959 | Western

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.

Featured Crew

Delmer Daves Director
Wendell Mayes Screenplay
Halsted Welles Screenplay
Dorothy M. Johnson Novel
Max Steiner Original Music Composer
Mack David Songs
Jerry Livingston Songs
Ted D. McCord Director of Photography
Daniel B. Cathcart Art Direction
Owen Marks Editor

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The Hanging Tree (1959) Cast & Crew

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
Emile Avery
Emile Avery
Townsman (uncredited)

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