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!"
Originally released in 1968. Hang 'em High is a western/drama film. directed by Ted Post.
Starring Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, and Ed Begley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (816 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clint Eastwood
as Marshal Jed Cooper
Inger Stevens
as Rachel Warren
Ed Begley
as Captain Wilson
Pat Hingle
as Judge Adam Fenton
Ben Johnson
as Marshal Dave Bliss
Charles McGraw
as Sheriff Ray Calhoun
Ruth White
as Madame Sophie
Bruce Dern
as Miller
Alan Hale Jr.
as Matt Stone
Arlene Golonka
as Jennifer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $6,800,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Malpaso Productions
- Leonard Freeman Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hang 'em High about?
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 caug...
Who directed Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High was directed by Ted Post.
How long is Hang 'em High?
Hang 'em High has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Hang 'em High released?
Hang 'em High was released on April 12, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hang 'em High?
The main cast of Hang 'em High includes Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley, Pat Hingle, Ben Johnson.
Is Hang 'em High worth watching?
Hang 'em High has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 816 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.