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5.9 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19411h 10mUnited States of America

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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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Richard Thorpe

Screenplay & Story

Wells Root, Porter Emerson Browne

Director of Photography

Clyde De Vinna

Film Editing

Conrad A. Nervig

Producers

J. Walter Ruben

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Thorpe

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.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bad Man.

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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.).