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Bad Day at Black Rock

Western Mystery Thriller

1955, Movie, 1h 21min

Ace genre craftsman John Sturges directs Spencer Tracy and Robert Ryan in this taut western noir. Tracy is the one-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy, who arrives in the remote desert outpost of Black Rock in search of a Japanese American man. As the mysterious Macreedy’s presence in the town stirs up hostility and suspicion among the locals, he becomes increasingly convinced that they may be covering up a dark secret. The striking CinemaScope compositions, expertly handled action (witness Tracy’s karate technique), and impassioned antiracist message come together in one of the finest and most morally courageous thrillers of the 1950s.

"Bad Day at Black Rock" — western, mystery and thriller movie produced in USA and released in 1955. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 21min. "Bad Day at Black Rock" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Critic Kim Newman

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In terms of taut drama. 'Black Rock' writes the book.

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In the thriller "Bad Day at Black Rock," Spencer Tracy plays John MacReedy, a one-armed veteran who visits the isolated town of Black Rock to find the father of a Japanese-American soldier who saved his life during World War II. The townspeople are hostile towards MacReedy, and he soon discovers that they are hiding a dark secret related to the murder of a Japanese-American farmer. Despite threats and intimidation, MacReedy remains determined to uncover the truth and seek justice. The movie explores themes of racism, xenophobia, and the consequences of keeping secrets. With a star-studded cast, including Robert Ryan and Ernest Borgnine, "Bad Day at Black Rock" is a suspenseful and thought-provoking classic.

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You can stream Bad Day at Black Rock on: The Criterion Channel Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home