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The Ox-Bow Incident
Directed by William A. Wellman
1943•1h 15m•NR•★ 7.9
Drama / Western
Synopsis
Two transient cowboys in 1885 Nevada are swept up into a bloodthirsty, vengeful lynch mob formed after a local rancher is reported murdered and his cattle stolen, hanging three innocent men before the truth emerges. William A. Wellman's unflinching indictment of mob psychology starring Henry Fonda.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
WriterLamar Trotti
CinematographyArthur C. Miller
MusicCyril J. Mockridge
Principal Cast
Henry FondaGil Carter
Dana AndrewsDonald Martin
Mary Beth HughesRose Mapen/Rose Swanson
Anthony QuinnJuan Martínez/Francisco Morez
William EytheGerald Tetley
Harry MorganArt Croft
Jane DarwellMa Grier
Matt BriggsJudge Daniel Tyler
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 15m (75 mins)
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DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
Studio20th Century Fox
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