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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19301h 17mUnited States of America

The Bad Man

“Ridin' in on a thrilly furore and a roarin' riot!”

Synopsis

Film version of a play about a Mexican bandit.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 13, 1930

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clarence G. Badger
Screenplay & Story
Porter Emerson Browne
Original Title
The Bad Man
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clarence G. Badger

Screenplay & Story

Porter Emerson Browne, Howard Estabrook, C.H. Towne

Director of Photography

John F. Seitz

Film Editing

Frank Ware

Department Leadership Roster

Clarence G. Badger

Clarence G. Badger

Director

Porter Emerson Browne

Screenplay

Howard Estabrook

Howard Estabrook

Writer

John F. Seitz

John F. Seitz

Director of Photography

Frank Ware

Editor

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?

Film version of a play about a Mexican bandit.

Who directed The Bad Man?

The Bad Man was directed by Clarence G. Badger.

Who stars in The Bad Man?

The principal cast of The Bad Man includes Walter Huston, Dorothy Revier, James Rennie, O. P. Heggie, Sidney Blackmer.

When was The Bad Man released and how long is it?

The Bad Man was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.

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.).