Hangman's Knot
"It Happened When A Killer With A Rope Ruled Nevada!"
Originally released in 1952. Hangman's Knot is a action/western film. directed by Roy Huggins. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Randolph Scott, Donna Reed, and Claude Jarman Jr.
Synopsis
In 1865, a troop of Confederate soldiers led by Major Matt Stewart attack the wagon of gold escorted by Union cavalry and the soldiers are killed. The only wounded survivor tells that the war ended one month ago, and the group decides to take the gold and meet their liaison that knew that the war ended but did not inform the troop. The harsh Rolph Bainter kills the greedy man and the soldiers flee in his wagon driven by Major Stewart. When they meet a posse chasing them, Stewart gives wrong information to misguide the group; however, they have an accident with the wagon and lose the horses. They decide to stop a stagecoach and force the driver to transport them, but the posse returns and they are trapped in the station with the passenger. They realize that the men are not deputies and have no intention to bring them to justice but take the stolen gold.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Randolph Scott
as Major Matt Stewart
Donna Reed
as Molly Hull
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Jamie Groves
Frank Faylen
as Cass Browne
Glenn Langan
as Capt. Petersen
Richard Denning
as Lee Kemper
Lee Marvin
as Rolph Bainter
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Margaret Harris
Clem Bevans
as Plunkett, the Station agent
Ray Teal
as Quincey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Scott-Brown Productions
- Producers-Actors Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hangman's Knot about?
In 1865, a troop of Confederate soldiers led by Major Matt Stewart attack the wagon of gold escorted by Union cavalry and the soldiers are killed. The only wounded survivor tells that the war ended...
Who directed Hangman's Knot?
Hangman's Knot was directed by Roy Huggins.
How long is Hangman's Knot?
Hangman's Knot has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Hangman's Knot released?
Hangman's Knot was released on November 15, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hangman's Knot?
The main cast of Hangman's Knot includes Randolph Scott, Donna Reed, Claude Jarman Jr., Frank Faylen, Glenn Langan.