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Good Day for a Hanging
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Good Day for a Hanging

1959-01-01 · 85 min · ★ 6.4

Western · Action

When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.

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Directors
Nathan Juran
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Morningside Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurrayMarshal Ben Cutler
Margaret HayesMargaret HayesRuth Granger
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnEddie 'The Kid' Campbell
Joan BlackmanJoan BlackmanLaurie Cutler
James DruryJames DruryPaul Ridgely
Wendell HolmesWendell HolmesTallant Joslin, Prosecutor
Edmon RyanEdmon RyanWilliam P. Selby, Attorney
Stacy HarrisStacy HarrisColey
Kathryn CardKathryn CardMrs. Molly Cain
Emile MeyerEmile MeyerMarshal Hiram Cain
Bing RussellBing RussellGeorge Fletcher
Russell ThorsonRussell ThorsonHarry Landers
Denver PyleDenver PyleDeputy Ed Moore
Phil ChambersPhil ChambersDeputy William Avery
Howard McNearHoward McNearOlson
Rusty SwopeMidge Granger
Helen JayTownswoman
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxJudge R. Frazier
William FawcettWilliam FawcettElderly Visitor in Springdale

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