They realize that the men are not deputies and have no intention to bring them to justice but take the stolen gold. Hangman's Knot (1952) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 7/10 Bethany CoxLooking for something to watch? Published by Faber and Faber, 1993 — #366 — A special agent from Chicago is sent out west to bring in the notorious Reno brothers. Hangman's Knot Photos View All Photos (4) Movie Info. The Ashley Book of Knots. The pull on the knot at the end of the drop levers the jaw and head violently up and to the right, which combines with the jerk of the rope becoming taut to wrench the upper neck verte…
Certificate: Passed Randolph Scott is commanding, Donna Reed is as lovely as ever and Lee Marvin makes a positive impression without stealing his scenes too much. For a hanging, the knot of the rope is typically placed under or just behind the left ear, although the most effective position is just ahead of the ear, beneath the angle of the left lower jaw.
Texan Tom Buchanan is heading back home with enough money to start his own ranch, but when he stops in the crooked town of Agry, he's robbed and framed for murder. The acting is very good and do a credible job in making us care for their somewhat clichéd characters. John Hayes goes to Colorado to take over the stagecoach line and keep the flow of Western gold flowing and help the North win the Civil War. However, it is a very well made movie, with tight editing, lavish scenery and beautiful photography. Hangman's Knot may be too short at only an hour and twenty minutes or so, there are one or two scenes that take too long to get going and some of the characters are clichéd(ie. 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. In this film, Randolph Scott is the commander of a Confederate raiding party.
When his ward seeks protection with rival cattleman John Stewart, embittered, jealous rancher Wick Campbell hires ten outlaws to help him seize power in the territory.
A Confederate Major and his troops are falsely led to believe the Civil War is not over, and become wanted men after they attack a Union Army wagon train in Nevada. Marshal Calem Ware (Randolph Scott) must face unpleasant facts about his past when he attempts to run a criminal gang out of town. The hangman's knot or hangman's noose (also known as a collar during the Elizabethan era) is a knot most often associated with its use in hanging a person. An independent former ranch foreman is kidnapped along with an heiress, who is being held for ransom by trio of ruthless outlaws. It was a financial success. 7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Overall, a very effective and underrated western.
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"Hangman's noose" redirects here. 7 Producers Randolph Scott & Harry Joe Brown brought him in to direct it for Columbia Pictures. A mysterious stranger crosses paths with an outlaw bank robber and a greedy rancher.
Certificate: Passed Each additional coil adds friction to the knot, which makes the noose harder to pull closed or open. 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.
A private deadly feud ensues when ruthless wealthy rancher Will Isham attempts a takeover of small rancher Owen Merritt's land and marries Owen's old flame, Laurie Bidwell.