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The Hanging Tree (1959)

Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.

  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gary CooperGary CooperDr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
  • Photo of Maria SchellMaria SchellElizabeth Mahler
  • Photo of Karl MaldenKarl MaldenFrenchy Plante
  • Photo of George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottGeorge Grubb
  • Photo of Karl SwensonKarl SwensonTom Flaunce
  • Photo of Virginia GreggVirginia GreggEdna Flaunce
  • Photo of John DierkesJohn DierkesSociety Red
  • Photo of King DonovanKing DonovanWonder
  • Photo of Ben PiazzaBen PiazzaRune
  • Photo of Emile AveryEmile AveryTownsman (uncredited)

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