When the local sheriff is killed after a bank robbery, ex-lawman Ben Cutler collars the apparent killer, Eddie Campbell. Because of his background as a local youth who spent time living with the Cutlers, Eddie gets the benefit of the doubt from Ben's daughter and his wife-to-be. Ben is firm that Eddie is guilty, and as the matter is debated in a divisive court battle, it will soon become clear whether he's right.
Directed by Nathan Juran
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TrailerGOOD DAY FOR A HANGING (1959) Theatrical Trailer - Fred MacMurray, Margaret Hayes, Robert Vaughn
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Fred MacMurray
Marshal Ben Cutler
Margaret Hayes
Ruth Granger
Robert Vaughn
Eddie 'The Kid' Campbell
Joan Blackman
Laurie Cutler
James Drury
Paul Ridgely
Wendell Holmes
Tallant Joslin, Prosecutor
Edmon Ryan
William P. Selby, Attorney
Stacy Harris
Coley
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Molly Cain
Emile Meyer
Marshal Hiram Cain
Bing Russell
George Fletcher
Russell Thorson
Harry Landers
Denver Pyle
Deputy Ed Moore
Phil Chambers
Deputy William Avery
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