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Il dottor Frail, che ha alle spalle un'esistenza tormentata e che si dedica con passione alla sua professione di medico, accoglie e cura Elizabeth, unica superstite di un assalto alla diligenza. Elizabeth, che nel frattempo si è innamorata di Frail, guarisce ma i guai per lei non sono finiti. Il suo socio in affari cerca infatti di violentarla. Il medico interviene, questa volta con la pistola...
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Disc 1
DVD
The Hanging Tree (1959)
107 min
Western
Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in love. But when Elizabeth is attacked, Frail's attempt to help her lands them both in trouble.
Credits
Director
Delmer Daves
Writer
Halsted Welles
Wendell Mayes
Cast
Gary Cooperas Dr. Joseph "Doc" Frail
Maria Schellas Elizabeth Mahler
Karl Maldenas Frenchy Plante
George C. Scottas George Grubb
Karl Swensonas Tom Flaunce
Virginia Greggas Edna Flaunce
John Dierkesas Society Red
King Donovanas Wonder
Ben Piazzaas Rune
Emile Averyas Townsman (uncredited)
Cinematographer
Ted D. McCord
Composer
Max Steiner
Editor
Owen Marks
Producer
Martin Jurow
Richard Shepherd
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026