The Day of the Hanging
Drama
Rancher John Emmet Owens is a hard worker, but he barely ekes out a living for his family. A sheriff friend offers him the opportunity to earn some extra money by serving as the town's hangman,
Director
David Butler
Writers
Laurence Marks, Milton Pascal, Charles A. Stearns
Stars
Noah Beery Jr., Tom Ewell, Joan Leslie
Release Date
October 25, 1959
Language
English
🎭 Top Cast
Noah Beery Jr.
as Cotton Follard
Tom Ewell
as John Emmet Owens
Joan Leslie
as Sarah Owens
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Terry Burnham
as Cissy Owens
Pat Brady
as Red Follard
Doye O'Dell
as Buck Follard
Ray Teal
as Sheriff Sam
Pitt Herbert
as Mr. Hartner
Ronald Reagan
as Self - Host
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Revue Studios
🎯 Categories
Drama
📖 Synopsis
Rancher John Emmet Owens is a hard worker, but he barely ekes out a living for his family. A sheriff friend offers him the opportunity to earn some extra money by serving as the town's hangman,