Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Just the way it happened!
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
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Western
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: January 13, 1955
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - John J. Macreedy
- Robert Ryan - Reno Smith
- Walter Brennan - Doc T.R. Velie Jr.
- Lee Marvin - Hector David
- Dean Jagger - Tim Horn
- Anne Francis - Liz Wirth
- John Ericson - Pete Wirth
- Ernest Borgnine - Coley Trimble
- Russell Collins - Mr. Hastings
- Walter Sande - Sam
Screenplay
- Millard Kaufman (Screenplay)
- Howard Breslin (Story)
- Don McGuire (Adaptation)
Music: André Previn
Cinematography: William C. Mellor
Editing: Newell P. Kimlin
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Spaghetti Western, Social Commentary and Reflection, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
film noir, murder, racism, desert, based on short story, post world war ii, southwestern u.s., one armed man, japanese american, 1940s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Bad Day at Black Rock?
- Bad Day at Black Rock stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan, Lee Marvin, Dean Jagger, Anne Francis.
- How long is Bad Day at Black Rock?
- Bad Day at Black Rock has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Bad Day at Black Rock?
- Bad Day at Black Rock is a Thriller, Mystery, Western film.
- What is the budget of Bad Day at Black Rock?
- Bad Day at Black Rock had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Bad Day at Black Rock gross?
- Bad Day at Black Rock grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Bad Day at Black Rock produced?
- Bad Day at Black Rock was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bad Day at Black Rock?
- The themes of Bad Day at Black Rock include: Spaghetti Western, Social Commentary and Reflection, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.