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(1955)Directed by John Sturges81 minWestern, Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

“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.

Spencer Tracyas John J. Macreedy

Robert Ryanas Reno Smith

Walter Brennanas Doc T.R. Velie Jr.

Lee Marvinas Hector David

Dean Jaggeras Tim Horn

Anne Francisas Liz Wirth

John Ericsonas Pete Wirth

Ernest Borgnineas Coley Trimble

Russell Collinsas Mr. Hastings

Walter Sandeas Sam

Billy Dixas Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

K.L. Smithas Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

Robert Griffinas Second Train Conductor (uncredited)

Harry Harveyas First Train Conductor (uncredited)

BJ Bobby Johnsonas One of Two Porters (uncredited)

Francis McDonaldas Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)

Bad Day at Black Rock