Movie·1955·1h 21m
Bad Day at Black Rock
Just the way it happened!
Directed By
John Sturges
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Written By
Millard Kaufman
Producer
Dore Schary
Cinematography
William C. Mellor
Music
André Previn
Editor
Newell P. Kimlin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
418 votes
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// cast
Cast
Spencer Tracy
John J. Macreedy
Robert Ryan
Reno Smith
Walter Brennan
Doc T.R. Velie Jr.
Lee Marvin
Hector David
Dean Jagger
Tim Horn
Anne Francis
Liz Wirth
John Ericson
Pete Wirth
Ernest Borgnine
Coley Trimble
Russell Collins
Mr. Hastings
Walter Sande
Sam
Billy Dix
Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
K.L. Smith
Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
Robert Griffin
Second Train Conductor (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
First Train Conductor (uncredited)
Bobby Johnson
One of Two Porters (uncredited)
Francis McDonald
Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
John Sturges
Director
Millard Kaufman
Screenplay
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Howard Breslin
Story
Dore Schary
Producer
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
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