The Violent Men
“VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!”
Synopsis
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
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The Violent Men Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-29
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
John Parrish
Barbara Stanwyck
Martha Wilkison
Edward G. Robinson
Lee Wilkison
Dianne Foster
Judith Wilkison
Brian Keith
Cole Wilkison
May Wynn
Caroline Vail
Warner Anderson
Jim McCloud
Basil Ruysdael
Tex Hinkleman
Lita Milan
Elena
Richard Jaeckel
Wade Matlock
James Westerfield
Sheriff Magruder
Jack Kelly
De Rosa--Parrish Rider
Willis Bouchey
Sheriff Martin Kenner
Harry Shannon
Purdue
Richard Farnsworth
Anchor Rider (uncredited)
Peter Hansen
George Menefee (uncredited)
Frank Ferguson
Mahoney (uncredited)
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Vail (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kleiner
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Violent Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Harry Kleiner, Donald Hamilton
Max Steiner
Burnett Guffey, W. Howard Greene
Jerome Thoms
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Violent Men
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What is The Violent Men about?
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
Who directed The Violent Men?
The Violent Men was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The Violent Men?
The principal cast of The Violent Men includes Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith.
When was The Violent Men released and how long is it?
The Violent Men was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violent Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violent Men was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Violent Men based on a book or true story?
The Violent Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Violent Men?
The Violent Men holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).