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Feature film — 1955

Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

7.31h 21mWestern — Drama — Crime — Mystery — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 447 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: John Sturges

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Cast & crew

Spencer Tracy as John J. Macreedy

Spencer Tracy

John J. Macreedy

Robert Ryan as Reno Smith

Robert Ryan

Reno Smith

Walter Brennan as Doc T.R. Velie Jr.

Walter Brennan

Doc T.R. Velie Jr.

Lee Marvin as Hector David

Lee Marvin

Hector David

Dean Jagger as Tim Horn

Dean Jagger

Tim Horn

Anne Francis as Liz Wirth

Anne Francis

Liz Wirth

John Ericson as Pete Wirth

John Ericson

Pete Wirth

Ernest Borgnine as Coley Trimble

Ernest Borgnine

Coley Trimble

Russell Collins as Mr. Hastings

Russell Collins

Mr. Hastings

Walter Sande as Sam

Walter Sande

Sam

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Billy Dix

Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

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K.L. Smith

Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

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