

The Bad Man
“His Great New 1941 Thrill Drama!”
Synopsis
Lopez is a bandit who has stolen the herd at Gil's ranch, so Hardy is about to foreclose. But Lucia has come back from New York and Gil is happy until he meets her husband, Morgan.
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March 28, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Root
- Original Title
- The Bad Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Wells Root, Porter Emerson Browne
Clyde De Vinna
Conrad A. Nervig
J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Wells Root
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bad Man about?
Lopez is a bandit who has stolen the herd at Gil's ranch, so Hardy is about to foreclose. But Lucia has come back from New York and Gil is happy until he meets her husband, Morgan.
Who directed The Bad Man?
The Bad Man was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Bad Man?
The principal cast of The Bad Man includes Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Ronald Reagan, Henry Travers.
When was The Bad Man released and how long is it?
The Bad Man was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad Man?
The Bad Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















