Bad Day at Black Rock(1955)
“Just the way it happened!”
Overview
One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Director
John Sturges
Studio
Loew's Incorporated
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Spencer Tracy
as John J. Macreedy
Robert Ryan
as Reno Smith
Walter Brennan
as Doc T.R. Velie Jr.
Lee Marvin
as Hector David
Dean Jagger
as Tim Horn
Anne Francis
as Liz Wirth
John Ericson
as Pete Wirth
Ernest Borgnine
as Coley Trimble
Russell Collins
as Mr. Hastings
Walter Sande
as Sam
Billy Dix
as Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
K.L. Smith
as Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Loew's Incorporated • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch Bad Day at Black Rock?▼
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What is Bad Day at Black Rock about?▼
One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Who directed Bad Day at Black Rock?▼
Bad Day at Black Rock was directed by John Sturges and released in 1955. It is a western, drama, crime film.
How long is Bad Day at Black Rock?▼
Bad Day at Black Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Bad Day at Black Rock?▼
The cast of Bad Day at Black Rock includes Spencer Tracy as John J. Macreedy, Robert Ryan as Reno Smith, Walter Brennan as Doc T.R. Velie Jr., Lee Marvin as Hector David, Dean Jagger as Tim Horn and more.
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