Good Day for a Hanging(1959)
HANGING'S TOO GOOD FOR A RAT LIKE THIS!
Good Day for a Hanging Synopsis
When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm in his belief that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.
Good Day for a Hanging (1959) is a western and action film directed by Nathan Juran, released on January 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Fred MacMurray, Margaret Hayes, Robert Vaughn and Joan Blackman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Nathan Juran
- Writers:
- Daniel B. Ullman, Maurice Zimm, John Reese
- Producers:
- Charles H. Schneer
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Morningside Productions
- Status:
- Released
Good Day for a Hanging (1959) Trailer
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Good Day for a Hanging Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred MacMurray
as Marshal Ben Cutler
Margaret Hayes
as Ruth Granger
Robert Vaughn
as Eddie 'The Kid' Campbell
Joan Blackman
as Laurie Cutler
James Drury
as Paul Ridgely
Wendell Holmes
as Tallant Joslin, Prosecutor
Edmon Ryan
as William P. Selby, Attorney
Stacy Harris
as Coley
Kathryn Card
as Mrs. Molly Cain
Emile Meyer
as Marshal Hiram Cain
Bing Russell
as George Fletcher
Russell Thorson
as Harry Landers
Key crew
Directed by Nathan Juran, written by Daniel B. Ullman, Maurice Zimm and John Reese, produced by Charles H. Schneer.
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Good Day for a Hanging Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Good Day for a Hanging – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Good Day for a Hanging online?
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Good Day for a Hanging (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Good Day for a Hanging?
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The main cast of Good Day for a Hanging (1959) includes Fred MacMurray, Margaret Hayes, Robert Vaughn, Joan Blackman and James Drury. The film was directed by Nathan Juran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Good Day for a Hanging released?
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Good Day for a Hanging was released on January 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Good Day for a Hanging worth watching?
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Good Day for a Hanging (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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