The Hangman (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, The Hangman is an action, thriller, adventure and western film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 87 minutes. “He was a U.S. Marshal but the name they called him was ... The Hangman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
Who’s in it. The Hangman stars Robert Taylor as Mackenzie Bovard, Tina Louise as Selah Jennison, Fess Parker as Sheriff Buck Weston and Jack Lord as Johnny Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hangman 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 Hangman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hangman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hangman (1959)?
- In US, The Hangman 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 Hangman worth watching?
- The Hangman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hangman?
- The Hangman stars Robert Taylor, Tina Louise, Fess Parker, Jack Lord and Gene Evans.
- When was The Hangman released?
- The Hangman was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.