Bad Day at Black Rock

Bad Day at Black Rock is a 1955 film which tells the story of a stranger who comes to a small town to give the father of a Japanese-American soldier the medals that his son won. But he encounters a mystery that permeates the entire town. It stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger, Walter Brennan, John Ericson, Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin.

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1955 - Japan - Spencer Tracy - Robert Ryan - Anne Francis - Dean Jagger - Walter Brennan - John Ericson - Ernest Borgnine - Lee Marvin

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The movie was adapted by Don McGuire and Millard Kaufman from the story Bad Day at Hondo by Howard Breslin. It was directed by John Sturges.

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Don McGuire - Millard Kaufman - Howard Breslin - John Sturges

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This movie is particularly remembered for the powerhouse performance of Spencer Tracy as the stranger who comes to town and redefines the way the town was being run.

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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Spencer Tracy), Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Director - Best Writing, Screenplay

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