Bad Day at Black Rock
"Just the way it happened!"
Originally released in 1955. Bad Day at Black Rock is a thriller/mystery film. directed by John Sturges. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, and Walter Brennan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (398 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,271,000
- Revenue
- $3,788,000
Production Companies
- Loew's Incorporated
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bad Day at Black Rock about?
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.
Who directed Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock was directed by John Sturges.
How long is Bad Day at Black Rock?
Bad Day at Black Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Bad Day at Black Rock released?
Bad Day at Black Rock was released on January 13, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bad Day at Black Rock?
The main cast of Bad Day at Black Rock includes Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Walter Brennan, Lee Marvin, Dean Jagger.
Is Bad Day at Black Rock worth watching?
Bad Day at Black Rock has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 398 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.