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Hang 'em High (1968)

โ€œThe hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!โ€

6.9/10 ยท 888 votes 1h 55m pg-13 DramaWestern

#15 of 22 films from 1968 #2011 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ted Post ยท Written by Leonard Freeman, Mel Goldberg

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Overview

Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Marshal Jed Cooper
Inger Stevensas Rachel Warren
Ed Begleyas Captain Wilson
Pat Hingleas Judge Adam Fenton
Ben Johnsonas Marshal Dave Bliss
Charles McGrawas Sheriff Ray Calhoun
Ruth Whiteas Madame Sophie
Bruce Dernas Miller
Alan Hale Jr.as Matt Stone
Arlene Golonkaas Jennifer
James Westerfieldas Prisoner
Dennis Hopperas Prophet
L.Q. Jonesas Loomis
Michael O'Sullivanas Francis Elroy Duffy

Facts

Release dateApril 12, 1968
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresDrama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$6,800,000 (3.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0061747

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Magnum ForceMagnum Force1973 ยท โ˜… 7.1 ยท 2h 4m Beneath the Planet of the ApesBeneath the Planet of the Apes1970 ยท โ˜… 6.2 ยท 1h 35m

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Questions

How long is Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Hang 'em High worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 888 votes, which places it #15 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 36%) and #2011 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High was directed by Ted Post. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Magnum Force (1973), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970).
Who stars in Hang 'em High?
Clint Eastwood as Marshal Jed Cooper; Inger Stevens as Rachel Warren; Ed Begley as Captain Wilson; Pat Hingle as Judge Adam Fenton; Ben Johnson as Marshal Dave Bliss; Charles McGraw as Sheriff Ray Calhoun.
What is Hang 'em High rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hang 'em High?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18239.

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