The Violent Men
“VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!”
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Wild West Amzon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About The Violent Men
The Violent Men is a 1955 English-language western film directed by Rudolph Maté. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Violent Men was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 26, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers
- Harry Kleiner
- Release date
- January 26, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Violent Men cast & crew
The Violent Men was directed by Rudolph Maté and written by Harry Kleiner.
The cast features Glenn Ford as John Parrish, Barbara Stanwyck as Martha Wilkison, Edward G. Robinson as Lee Wilkison, Dianne Foster as Judith Wilkison, Brian Keith as Cole Wilkison, and May Wynn as Caroline Vail.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by W. Howard Greene, and it was produced by Lewis J. Rachmil.
Is The Violent Men worth watching?
The Violent Men holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Violent Men is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Violent Men
Glenn Ford
John Parrish
Barbara Stanwyck
Martha Wilkison
Edward G. Robinson
Lee Wilkison
Dianne Foster
Judith Wilkison
Brian Keith
Cole Wilkison
May Wynn
Caroline Vail
Warner Anderson
Jim McCloud
Basil Ruysdael
Tex Hinkleman
Lita Milan
Elena
Richard Jaeckel
Wade Matlock
James Westerfield
Sheriff Magruder
Jack Kelly
De Rosa--Parrish Rider
The Violent Men — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Violent Men in United States?
The Violent Men 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 Violent Men in?
The Violent Men is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Violent Men?
The Violent Men runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Violent Men rated?
The Violent Men is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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