The Hanging Tree
Movie
1959
1 HOUR 46 MINS
Western
A frontier doctor saves a local criminal from a mob who are trying to hang him, but then tries to control the life of the young man, realizing that he can exploit his secret.
Cast & Crew
Gary Cooper Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
Maria Schell Elizabeth Mahler
Karl Malden Frenchy Plante
Ben Piazza Rune
George C. Scott Dr. George Grubb
Karl Swenson Tom Flaunce
Virginia Gregg Edna Flaunce
John Dierkes Society Red
King Donovan Wonder
Slim Talbot Stage Driver
Guy Wilkerson Sourdough
Bud Osborne Horseman
Annette Claudier Dance Hall Girl
Clarence Straight Actor
Delmer Daves Director
Martin Jurow Producer
Richard Shepherd Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, August 3
Frontier doctor (Gary Cooper) kills to save blinded Swiss girl (Maria Schell).
Tuesday, August 5
Frontier doctor (Gary Cooper) kills to save blinded Swiss girl (Maria Schell).
Saturday, August 16
Frontier doctor (Gary Cooper) kills to save blinded Swiss girl (Maria Schell).
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