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The Ox-Bow Incident

1943·Movie·NR·76 min·7.7(430)

Lynch law rules the mob!

A posse discovers a trio of men they suspect of murder and cow theft and are split between handing them over to the law or lynching them on the spot.

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About The Ox-Bow Incident

The Ox-Bow Incident is a 1943 English-language western and drama film directed by William A. Wellman. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Ox-Bow Incident was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1943, and carries a NR certification.

Director
William A. Wellman
Writers
Lamar Trotti
Release date
March 11, 1943
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
20th Century Fox
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The Ox-Bow Incident cast & crew

The Ox-Bow Incident was directed by William A. Wellman and written by Lamar Trotti.

The cast features Henry Fonda as Gil Carter, Dana Andrews as Donald Martin, Mary Beth Hughes as Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson, Anthony Quinn as Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez, William Eythe as Gerald Tetley, and Harry Morgan as Art Croft.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller, and it was produced by Lamar Trotti and William Goetz.

Is The Ox-Bow Incident worth watching?

The Ox-Bow Incident holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 430 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy western and drama, The Ox-Bow Incident is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Ox-Bow Incident

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Cast of The Ox-Bow Incident

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Gil Carter

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Donald Martin

Mary Beth Hughes

Mary Beth Hughes

Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez

William Eythe

William Eythe

Gerald Tetley

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Art Croft

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Ma Grier

Matt Briggs

Matt Briggs

Judge Daniel Tyler

Harry Davenport

Harry Davenport

Arthur Davies

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

Maj. Tetley

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Jeff Farnley

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Monty Smith

The Ox-Bow Incident — FAQs

Where can I watch The Ox-Bow Incident in United States?

The Ox-Bow Incident is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Ox-Bow Incident in?

The Ox-Bow Incident is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Ox-Bow Incident?

The Ox-Bow Incident runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).

What is The Ox-Bow Incident rated?

The Ox-Bow Incident is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 430 ratings.

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