Hang 'em High
Seen it?1968 | 115 min | Western, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Unforgiven or The Harder They Fall, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 166K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Unforgiven
Friday Night FlickAlso stars Clint Eastwood, in another critically acclaimed western.
The Harder They Fall Saturday SpecialAnother prison western, and a Saturday Special.
Brubaker
Weeknight WatchAnother prison drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Chase
Sunday Safe BetAnother prison drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Post
- Clint EastwoodMarshal Jed Cooper
- Inger StevensRachel Warren
- Ed BegleyCaptain Wilson
- Pat HingleJudge Adam Fenton
- Ben JohnsonMarshal Dave Bliss
- Charles McGrawSheriff Ray Calhoun
- Ruth WhiteMadame Sophie
- Bruce DernMiller
- Alan Hale Jr.Matt Stone
- Arlene GolonkaJennifer