Bad Day at Black Rock

1955·Movie

1h 21min

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About

Just the way it happened!

One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.

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Genres: Noir
Mood: DarkTenseUnsettlingIntriguingOminous
Plot: BetrayalMoral DilemmasJustice Vs. RevengeCycle Of ViolenceSmall Town SecretsWeb Of LiesUncovering A ConspiracySearch For Truth
Pacing: UnpredictableSlow Build
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Minimalist DialogueSarcastic Remarks
Character Types: OutcastProtectorEveryman
Time: 1950s
Place: Rural CountrysideSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: Film Noir AestheticsHigh ContrastSlow Motion SequencesDutch Angles
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsModern Attire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

William C. Mellor, John Sturges, Joel Freeman

Produced by:

Dore Schary, Herman Hoffman

Composed by:

André Previn

Cast

Spencer Tracy

John J. Macreedy

Robert Ryan

Reno Smith

Walter Brennan

Doc T.R. Velie Jr.

Lee Marvin

Hector David

Dean Jagger

Tim Horn

Anne Francis

Liz Wirth

John Ericson

Pete Wirth

Ernest Borgnine

Coley Trimble

Russell Collins

Mr. Hastings

Walter Sande

Sam

Robert Griffin

Second Train Conductor (uncredited)

Harry Harvey

First Train Conductor (uncredited)

Francis McDonald

Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

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