Hang 'em High

Hang 'em High

The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!

Directed by Ted Post

Produced by United Artists, Malpaso Productions

1968115 min6.9 / 10

A revenge Western about a wrongly hanged man who becomes judge and executioner, exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and the moral cost of frontier law.

Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. To carry out his oath for vengeance, he returns to his former job as a lawman. Before long, he's caught up with the nine men on his hit list and starts dispensing his own brand of Wild West justice.

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  • Is Hang 'em High violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Hang 'em High easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Hang 'em High sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Hang 'em High end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Hang 'em High scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity37

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Surprise64

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Love65

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