USA,
1955, 81 min
(Alternative: 79 min)
Directed by:
John SturgesCinematography:
William C. MellorComposer:
André PrevinCast:
Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger, Walter Brennan, John Ericson, Ernest Borgnine, Lee Marvin, Russell Collins, Walter Sande, Harry Harvey (more)VOD (1)
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A Western town awaits the arrival of one-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy (Spencer Tracy). However, underneath the warm welcome lies a number of secrets, including the fact that the townsfolk have murdered some Japanese POWs. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1956 - John Sturges (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1956 - Spencer Tracy (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1956 - Millard Kaufman (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1956 - Best Film
- 1956 - United Nations Award
Cannes Film Festival
- 1955 - Spencer Tracy (Prix d'interprétation)
- 1955 - John Sturges (Golden Palm - Official Competition)