Movie

The Hangman

1959 · 87 min

A steady, morally shaded western that trades gunfights for quiet standoffs and slow reckonings.

Tagline: He was a U.S. Marshal but the name they called him was ... The Hangman.
Overview: A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, guilt, redemption, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
guilt
redemption
loyalty
love
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none