

The Hanging Tree (1959)
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Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Gary Cooper
Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail

Maria Schell
Elizabeth Mahler

Karl Malden
Frenchy Plante

George C. Scott
George Grubb

Karl Swenson
Tom Flaunce

Virginia Gregg
Edna Flaunce

John Dierkes
Society Red

King Donovan
Wonder

Ben Piazza
Rune

Emile Avery
Townsman (uncredited)

Fern Barry
Mother (uncredited)

William Benedict
Trapper (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Delmer Daves
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 128 votes.
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The Hanging Tree was directed by Delmer Daves and released in 1959.
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The Hanging Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1959-02-19
- Status
- Released





