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Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
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7 January 1955 (USA) moreTagline:
Suddenly you realize murder is at your elbow! - and there's no way out! morePlot:
A one handed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
EDGE OF YOUR SEAT STUFF moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Spencer Tracy | ... | John J. Macreedy |
 | Robert Ryan | ... | Reno Smith |
 | Anne Francis | ... | Liz Wirth |
 | Dean Jagger | ... | Sheriff Tim Horn |
 | Walter Brennan | ... | Doc T.R. Velie Jr. |
| John Ericson | ... | Pete Wirth |
 | Ernest Borgnine | ... | Coley Trimble |
 | Lee Marvin | ... | Hector David |
| Russell Collins | ... | Mr. Hastings, Telegrapher |
| Walter Sande | ... | Sam, Cafe Proprietor |
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81 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (35 mm optical prints) (Western Electric Sound System) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)Certification:
West Germany:12 (f) | Sweden:15 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-12 | Norway:16 | USA:Approved (PCA #17154)Fun Stuff
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'Don Siegel (I)' called 'Bad Day at Black Rock' the best screenplay he had ever read (to that point) and lobbied unsuccessfully to direct it. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Clouds appear and disappear from shot to shot. For example, during the discussion scene on the railroad tracks about 27 minutes into the film, the clouds above the mountains at the tracks' vanishing point appear in wide shots and disappear in tight shots. moreFAQ
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After a run of average films and nothing being released at the cinema (Euro 2000), this was an unexpected joy. It's more neo-noir than neo-western. It creates the claustrophobic tension, and the underlying feeling of anger and racism perfectly. Aided by an excellent cast. Perfect length, perfect story composition and an uncertain climax. Good stuff.