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Hang 'em High
1968 114 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.3
Western, Drama
Director: Ted Post
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Description
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.
Budget:
$1.8M
US Gross:
$11M
Worldwide:
$6.8M
Starring
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Inger Stevens
Actor
Pat Hingle
Actor
Key opinion
Hang 'Em High is widely regarded as a solid, compelling transition for Clint Eastwood from his iconic spaghetti western persona to a more humanized American lead. While critics and audiences celebrate the film's nuanced thematic exploration of justice and vengeance, opinions remain divided on its pacing and overall technical consistency.
| Acting | Clint Eastwood delivers a charismatic and grounded performance that successfully evolves his 'Man with No Name' archetype into a more humanized, relatable protagonist. | |
| Acting | Pat Hingle’s portrayal of Judge Fenton provides a standout, nuanced performance that effectively anchors the film's exploration of legal authority. | |
| Theme | The film offers a compelling and multi-layered thematic look at the morality of lynch law, public execution, and the thin line between justice and vengeance. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of debate; some find the narrative tight and effective, while others argue the film loses momentum or lingers unnaturally in the final act. | |
| Score | The score receives varying reactions, with some praising its classic western feel and others finding it derivative or inconsistently blended with Morricone-style motifs. | |
| Production | Technical production quality is viewed inconsistently, with some appreciating the location cinematography while others criticize studio-bound sets and visible production errors. |