Good Day for a Hanging (1959)

6.4/10 • 85 min • Western Action

Overview

When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Marshal Ben Cutler

Margaret Hayes

Ruth Granger

Robert Vaughn

Eddie 'The Kid' Campbell

Joan Blackman

Laurie Cutler

James Drury

Paul Ridgely

Wendell Holmes

Tallant Joslin, Prosecutor

Edmon Ryan

William P. Selby, Attorney

Stacy Harris

Coley

Kathryn Card

Mrs. Molly Cain

Emile Meyer

Marshal Hiram Cain

Bing Russell

George Fletcher

Russell Thorson

Harry Landers

Denver Pyle

Deputy Ed Moore

Phil Chambers

Deputy William Avery

Howard McNear

Olson

Frank Wilcox

Judge R. Frazier

William Fawcett

Elderly Visitor in Springdale

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