The Man with a Punch
Synopsis
The inaptly named Peace City is held in a grip of fear by the corrupt Sheriff Sellers. The benevolent, black-hatted 'Stranger,' who unexpectedly arrives in town and agrees to do Sellers' bidding is in actuality an undercover Texas Ranger determined to restore law and order.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Laemmle
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Tuttle, Burl Armstrong
- Original Title
- The Man with a Punch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Laemmle
W.C. Tuttle, Burl Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Laemmle
Director
Burl Armstrong
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Man with a Punch
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What is The Man with a Punch about?
The inaptly named Peace City is held in a grip of fear by the corrupt Sheriff Sellers. The benevolent, black-hatted 'Stranger,' who unexpectedly arrives in town and agrees to do Sellers' bidding is in actuality an undercover Texas Ranger determined to restore law and order.
Who directed The Man with a Punch?
The Man with a Punch was directed by Edward Laemmle.
Who stars in The Man with a Punch?
The principal cast of The Man with a Punch includes Hoot Gibson, Jim Corey, Charles Newton, Dorothy Wood, Ben Corbett.
When was The Man with a Punch released and how long is it?
The Man with a Punch was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with a Punch?
The Man with a Punch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).