The Hangman
“He was a U.S. Marshal but the name they called him was ... The Hangman.”
Synopsis
A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
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The Hangman - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Mackenzie Bovard
Tina Louise
Selah Jennison
Fess Parker
Sheriff Buck Weston
Jack Lord
Johnny Bishop
Gene Evans
"Big Murph" Murphy
Mickey Shaughnessy
Al Cruse
Shirley Harmer
Kitty Bishop
James Westerfield
Herb Loftus
Mabel Albertson
Amy Hopkins
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
Pedro Alonso
Betty Lynn
Molly
Lorne Greene
Clem J. Cummings
Richard Collier
Hotel Desk Clerk
Regis Toomey
Soldier at Fort
Dorothy Crehan
Wife(uncredited)
Joseph Hamilton
Husband(uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Nolan Leary
Husband (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Short, Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- The Hangman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Luke Short, Dudley Nichols
Harry Sukman
Loyal Griggs
Terry O. Morse
Frank Freeman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Frank Freeman Jr.
Producer
Dudley Nichols
Writer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Terry O. Morse
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
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 The Hangman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hangman about?
A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
Who directed The Hangman?
The Hangman was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Hangman?
The principal cast of The Hangman includes Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord, Gene Evans.
When was The Hangman released and how long is it?
The Hangman was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did The Hangman make at the box office?
The Hangman grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hangman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hangman was composed by Harry Sukman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hangman?
The Hangman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).