Bad Day at Black Rock

Name: Bad Day at Black Rock
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Western
Released: 1955
Duration: 81 min

United States • English • 1955 • 1h 21m

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Director

John Sturges

Mystery Thriller Western

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Synopsis

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.

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Starring Robert Ryan

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Sturges

WriterMillard Kaufman

CinematographerWilliam C. Mellor

ComposerAndré Previn

EditorNewell P. Kimlin

ProducerDore Schary

Cast

Spencer Tracyas John J. Macreedy

Robert Ryanas Reno Smith

Walter Brennanas Doc T.R. Velie Jr.

Lee Marvin