Tribute to a Bad Man
“TOUGH AS A DESERT CACTUS!”
Synopsis
Jeremy Rodock is a tough horse rancher who strings up rustlers as soon as looks at them. Fresh out of Pennsylvania, Steve Miller finds it hard to get used to Rodock’s ways, although he takes an immediate shine to his Greek girl Jocasta.
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Tribute to a Bad Man ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort, Jack Schaefer
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Tribute to a Bad Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Michael Blankfort, Jack Schaefer
Miklós Rózsa
Robert Surtees
Ralph E. Winters
Sam Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Sam Zimbalist
Producer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
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 Tribute to a Bad Man
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What is Tribute to a Bad Man about?
Jeremy Rodock is a tough horse rancher who strings up rustlers as soon as looks at them. Fresh out of Pennsylvania, Steve Miller finds it hard to get used to Rodock’s ways, although he takes an immediate shine to his Greek girl Jocasta.
Who directed Tribute to a Bad Man?
Tribute to a Bad Man was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Tribute to a Bad Man?
The principal cast of Tribute to a Bad Man includes James Cagney, Don Dubbins, Stephen McNally, Irene Papas, Vic Morrow.
When was Tribute to a Bad Man released and how long is it?
Tribute to a Bad Man was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tribute to a Bad Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tribute to a Bad Man was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Tribute to a Bad Man based on a book or true story?
Tribute to a Bad Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Schaefer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tribute to a Bad Man?
Tribute to a Bad Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).