Bad Day at Black Rock

Where to Watch Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) (Legally)

Just the way it happened!
Jan 13, 1955 US 81 min PG
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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It sits in the Western, Drama, Crime space and is paced for about 81 minutes.

Cast highlights include Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan, Lee Marvin.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

film noir, murder, racism, desert, based on short story, post world war ii, southwestern u.s., one armed man, japanese american, 1940s

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Spencer Tracy
as John J. Macreedy
Robert Ryan
as Reno Smith
Walter Brennan
as Doc T.R. Velie Jr.
Lee Marvin
as Hector David
Dean Jagger
as Tim Horn
Anne Francis
as Liz Wirth
John Ericson
as Pete Wirth
Ernest Borgnine
as Coley Trimble
Russell Collins
as Mr. Hastings