Good Day for a Hanging
1959 · 85 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 980 VOTES · DIR. Nathan H. Juran
Overview
As a youth, Eddie came into the town with his gang to rob the bank, but was caught and convicted. Marshal Ben helped him to become a honorable citizen. Now, many years later, the gang returns to again rob the bank. On their flight they shoot the Marshal. Eddie is the only one to identify the murderer - but is in doubt if he shall be loyal to his new or his old friends.
Dialogue Timeline — 991 lines
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00:02:20 Very efficient stage line.
00:08:02 I think you better open it.
00:12:15 George, they got Frank.
00:17:14 and I think most of the folks around here feel the same way.
00:20:02 Anybody remember the oath?
00:23:07 Laurie, baby, I'm sorry.
00:26:33 I mean, you believing me.
00:30:00 - She thinks the boy is innocent. - He's not innocent. He's guilty.
00:32:21 Would you kindly explain that remark?
00:35:30 I came to see if you needed a little patching up, too.
00:37:47 I saw it. I'm sure the others did, too.
00:41:12 You also testified that you were the last member of the posse.
00:43:52 No better, but just as good.
00:46:17 Marshal, were you on foot or mounted when the shooting occurred?
00:49:13 I admit I did wrong.
00:52:57 Not and keep my dignity, Ben.
00:56:07 No one but me.
00:58:59 Yes.
01:01:31 We might as well finish the gallows, since we got this far.
01:05:17 I'm saying I was in that posse and I couldn't tell.
01:07:48 Just like you. I'm gonna be a lawman.
01:12:01 Except the part about wanting you to resign.
01:17:36 Over against the wall.
01:24:59 Who's gonna look after us fools if you don't, Ben?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed991
Dialogue density11.7 lines / min
First line00:02:20
Final line01:24:59
Production Record
DirectorNathan H. Juran
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes980