The Violent Men
"VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!"
Originally released in 1955. The Violent Men is a western film. directed by Rudolph Maté.
Starring Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson
Synopsis
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as John Parrish
Barbara Stanwyck
as Martha Wilkison
Edward G. Robinson
as Lee Wilkison
Dianne Foster
as Judith Wilkison
Brian Keith
as Cole Wilkison
May Wynn
as Caroline Vail
Warner Anderson
as Jim McCloud
Basil Ruysdael
as Tex Hinkleman
Lita Milan
as Elena
Richard Jaeckel
as Wade Matlock
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Violent Men about?
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him recons...
Who directed The Violent Men?
The Violent Men was directed by Rudolph Maté.
How long is The Violent Men?
The Violent Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Violent Men released?
The Violent Men was released on January 26, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Violent Men?
The main cast of The Violent Men includes Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Dianne Foster, Brian Keith.