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Bad Day at Black Rock
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Bad Day at Black Rock

1955-01-13 · 81 min · ★ 7.3

Western · Drama · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.

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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,271,000
Revenue
USD 3,788,000

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyJohn J. Macreedy
Robert RyanRobert RyanReno Smith
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanDoc T.R. Velie Jr.
Lee MarvinLee MarvinHector David
Dean JaggerDean JaggerTim Horn
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisLiz Wirth
John EricsonJohn EricsonPete Wirth
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineColey Trimble
Russell CollinsRussell CollinsMr. Hastings
Walter SandeWalter SandeSam
Billy DixCafe Lounger (uncredited)
K.L. SmithCafe Lounger (uncredited)
Robert GriffinRobert GriffinSecond Train Conductor (uncredited)
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyFirst Train Conductor (uncredited)
Bobby JohnsonOne of Two Porters (uncredited)
Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonaldTall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

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