Hang 'em High
“The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!”
Synopsis
Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.
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Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Marshal Jed Cooper
Inger Stevens
Rachel Warren
Ed Begley
Captain Wilson
Pat Hingle
Judge Adam Fenton
Ben Johnson
Marshal Dave Bliss
Charles McGraw
Sheriff Ray Calhoun
Ruth White
Madame Sophie
Bruce Dern
Miller
Alan Hale Jr.
Matt Stone
Arlene Golonka
Jennifer
James Westerfield
Prisoner
Dennis Hopper
Prophet
L.Q. Jones
Loomis
Michael O'Sullivan
Francis Elroy Duffy
Joseph Sirola
Reno
James MacArthur
The Preacher
Bob Steele
Jenkins
Bert Freed
Schmidt
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.78x
+$5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Goldberg
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Hang 'em High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Malpaso Productions, Leonard Freeman Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Mel Goldberg, Leonard Freeman
Dominic Frontiere
Richard H. Kline, Leonard J. South
Gene Fowler Jr.
Leonard Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Freeman
Producer
Ted Post
Director
Mel Goldberg
Screenplay
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Leonard J. South
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Leonard Freeman
Writer
Mel Goldberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hang 'em High
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What is Hang 'em High about?
Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.
Who directed Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Hang 'em High?
The principal cast of Hang 'em High includes Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley, Pat Hingle, Ben Johnson.
When was Hang 'em High released and how long is it?
Hang 'em High was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $6.8M at the worldwide box office (3.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hang 'em High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hang 'em High was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).