The Hanging Tree (1959)
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Title: The Hanging Tree
Original Title: The Hanging Tree
Release Date: 1959-02-19
Status: Released
Rating: 6.7/10 (from 107 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Western
Production Companies: Baroda, Warner Bros. Pictures
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.
Cast

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)