The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Hang 'em High
Western · Drama · 1968
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.
Movie details
Hang 'em High
“The hanging was the best show in town. But they made two mistakes. They hung the wrong man and they didn't finish the job!”
1968 Western · Drama 1h 55m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Hang 'em High?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ted Post
Written by
Mel Goldberg · Leonard Freeman
Clint Eastwood
Marshal Jed Cooper
Inger Stevens
Rachel Warren
Ed Begley
Captain Wilson
Pat Hingle
Judge Adam Fenton
Ben Johnson
Marshal Dave Bliss
Charles McGraw
Sheriff Ray Calhoun
Ruth White
Madame Sophie
Court is in session
Put Hang 'em High on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.