The Hanged Man (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1974, The Hanged Man is an action, drama, tv movie and western film directed by Michael Caffey, running about 73 minutes. “They left him for dead ... but they were wrong ... dead wrong !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gunfighter who survives his own hanging helps a young widow who is trying to keep a ruthless land baron from taking her ranch.
Who’s in it. The Hanged Man stars Steve Forrest as James Devlin, Dean Jagger as Josiah Lowe, Will Geer as Nameless and Sharon Acker as Carrie Gault, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Hanged Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanged Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanged Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hanged Man (1974)?
- In US, The Hanged Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hanged Man worth watching?
- The Hanged Man holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hanged Man?
- The Hanged Man stars Steve Forrest, Dean Jagger, Will Geer, Sharon Acker and Brendon Boone.
- When was The Hanged Man released?
- The Hanged Man was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.