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The Hanging Tree: Directed by Delmer Daves, Karl Malden, Vincent Sherman. With Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, George C. Scott. Unusual western about a doctor with a dark past, whose life is complicated and ultimately redeemed by a young thief, and a pretty Swiss immigrant whom he nurses back to health.
Jan 23, 2018 · The second point I'd like to cover is a bit disturbing and cast suspicion over the credibility of internet sites. If one were to look up "The Hanging Tree" on Wikipedia, IMBD or even the WB site, there's disturbing language alleging that the movie is about the attempt by one man (Gary Cooper as Joseph Frail) to "manipulate" or "control" others.
Joseph "Doc" Frail is a doctor with a past he's trying to outrun. While in Montana, he comes across a mining camp with a hanging tree and rescues a man named Rune from the noose. With Rune as his servant, Frail decides to settle down, and he takes over as town doctor. He meets Elizabeth, who is suffering from shock, and the two soon fall in ...
