Hangman's Knot
“It Happened When A Killer With A Rope Ruled Nevada!”
Synopsis
In 1865, a troop of Confederate soldiers led by Major Matt Stewart attack the wagon of gold escorted by Union cavalry and the soldiers are killed. The only wounded survivor tells that the war ended one month ago, and the group decides to take the gold and meet their liaison that knew that the war ended but did not inform the troop. The harsh Rolph Bainter kills the greedy man and the soldiers flee in his wagon driven by Major Stewart. When they meet a posse chasing them, Stewart gives wrong information to misguide the group; however, they have an accident with the wagon and lose the horses. They decide to stop a stagecoach and force the driver to transport them, but the posse returns and they are trapped in the station with the passenger. They realize that the men are not deputies and have no intention to bring them to justice but take the stolen gold.
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Randolph Scott
Major Matt Stewart
Donna Reed
Molly Hull
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jamie Groves
Frank Faylen
Cass Browne
Glenn Langan
Capt. Petersen
Richard Denning
Lee Kemper
Lee Marvin
Rolph Bainter
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Margaret Harris
Clem Bevans
Plunkett, the Station agent
Ray Teal
Quincey
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Smitty
Monte Blue
Maxwell
John Call
Egan Walsh
Edward Earle
Union Captain
Frank Hagney
Drifter
Reed Howes
Hank Fletcher
Post Park
Stage Driver
Frank Yaconelli
Drifter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Huggins
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Huggins
- Original Title
- Hangman's Knot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Scott-Brown Productions, Producers-Actors Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Huggins
Roy Huggins
Charles Lawton Jr.
Gene Havlick
Harry Joe Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Huggins
Director
Roy Huggins
Writer
Harry Joe Brown
Producer
Gene Havlick
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hangman's Knot
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What is Hangman's Knot about?
In 1865, a troop of Confederate soldiers led by Major Matt Stewart attack the wagon of gold escorted by Union cavalry and the soldiers are killed. The only wounded survivor tells that the war ended one month ago, and the group decides to take the gold and meet their liaison that knew that the war ended but did not inform the troop. The harsh Rolph Bainter kills the greedy man and the soldiers flee in his wagon driven by Major Stewart. When they meet a posse chasing them, Stewart gives wrong information to misguide the group; however, they have an accident with the wagon and lose the horses. They decide to stop a stagecoach and force the driver to transport them, but the posse returns and they are trapped in the station with the passenger. They realize that the men are not deputies and have no intention to bring them to justice but take the stolen gold.
Who directed Hangman's Knot?
Hangman's Knot was directed by Roy Huggins.
Who stars in Hangman's Knot?
The principal cast of Hangman's Knot includes Randolph Scott, Donna Reed, Claude Jarman Jr., Frank Faylen, Glenn Langan.
When was Hangman's Knot released and how long is it?
Hangman's Knot was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hangman's Knot?
Hangman's Knot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).