Official movie poster for The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), a western film

The Ox-Bow Incident(1943)

Lynch law rules the mob!

7.7(439)1h 16m1943-03-11
Western

The Ox-Bow Incident Synopsis

A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) is a western film directed by William A. Wellman, released on March 11, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes and Anthony Quinn. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 439 ratings.

Director:
William A. Wellman
Writers:
Lamar Trotti, Walter Van Tilburg Clark
Producers:
Lamar Trotti
Cinematographer:
Arthur C. Miller
Composer:
Cyril J. Mockridge
Production:
20th Century Fox
Budget:
$565,000
Status:
Released

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) Trailer

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The Ox-Bow Incident Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 439 ratings.

John Chard

10/10

There can't be any such thing as civilisation unless people have a conscience. The Ox-Bow Incident is directed by William A. Wellman and adapted to screenplay by Lomar Trotti from the novel of the same name written by Walter Van Tilburg Clark. It stars Henry Fonda, Henry Morgan, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Anthony Quinn, William Eythe and Jane Darwell. Music is scored by Cyril J. Mockridge and cinematography by…

Reviewed on July 1, 2017

CinemaSerf

7/10

When "Larry Kincaid" is shot, the townsfolk rise up and decide to pursue the killers. Led by Confederate officer "Tetley" (Frank Conroy) they alight on three folks in the wilderness moving some cattle. It seems that these three had recently been with "Kincaid" and so a kangaroo court is duly assembled with a view to lynching them. William Wellman now develops one of the most tautly presented half hours of cinema…

Reviewed on April 4, 2022

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The Ox-Bow Incident – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident online?

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The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Ox-Bow Incident?

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The main cast of The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) includes Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Anthony Quinn and William Eythe. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Ox-Bow Incident released?

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The Ox-Bow Incident was released on March 11, 1943 and runs for 1h 16m.

Is The Ox-Bow Incident worth watching?

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The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 439 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Ox-Bow Incident?

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