A Man Alone
“Somewhere in the DARK a Bullet Drilled Home !”
Synopsis
A gunfighter, stranded in the desert, comes across the aftermath of a stage robbery, in which all the passengers were killed. He takes one of the horses to ride to town to report the massacre, but finds himself accused of it. He also finds himself accused of the murder of the local banker, and winds up hiding in the basement of a house where the local sheriff, who is very sick, lives with his daughter.
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A Man Alone (1955) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-23
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Wes Steele
Mary Murphy
Nadine Corrigan
Ward Bond
Sheriff Gil Corrigan
Raymond Burr
Stanley
Arthur Space
Dr. Mason
Lee Van Cleef
Clanton
Alan Hale Jr.
Jim Anderson
Douglas Spencer
Henry Slocum
Thomas Browne Henry
Maybanks
Grandon Rhodes
Luke Joiner
Martín Garralaga
Ortega
Kim Spalding
Sam Hall
Howard Negley
Wilson
Carl Andre
Townsman (uncredited)
Emile Avery
Townsman (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Townsman (uncredited)
Forrest Burns
Townsman (uncredited)
Nora Bush
Townswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Milland
- Screenplay & Story
- John Tucker Battle
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- A Man Alone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Milland
John Tucker Battle, Mort Briskin
Victor Young
Lionel Lindon
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Ray Milland
Director
John Tucker Battle
Screenplay
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man Alone
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What is A Man Alone about?
A gunfighter, stranded in the desert, comes across the aftermath of a stage robbery, in which all the passengers were killed. He takes one of the horses to ride to town to report the massacre, but finds himself accused of it. He also finds himself accused of the murder of the local banker, and winds up hiding in the basement of a house where the local sheriff, who is very sick, lives with his daughter.
Who directed A Man Alone?
A Man Alone was directed by Ray Milland.
Who stars in A Man Alone?
The principal cast of A Man Alone includes Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr, Arthur Space.
When was A Man Alone released and how long is it?
A Man Alone was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Alone was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man Alone?
A Man Alone holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).