The Violent Men (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1955, The Violent Men is a western film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 96 minutes. “VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
Who’s in it. The Violent Men stars Glenn Ford as John Parrish, Barbara Stanwyck as Martha Wilkison, Edward G. Robinson as Lee Wilkison and Dianne Foster as Judith Wilkison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Violent Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violent Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violent Men tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violent Men (1955)?
- In US, The Violent Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Violent Men worth watching?
- The Violent Men holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Violent Men?
- The Violent Men stars Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Dianne Foster and Brian Keith.
- When was The Violent Men released?
- The Violent Men was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
