The Ox-Bow Incident (1942)
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- Passed
- 1h 15min
- Drama, Western
- 21 May 1943 (USA)
- Movie
When a posse captures three men suspected of killing a local farmer, they become strongly divided over whether or not to lynch the men.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Henry Fonda | ... |
Gil Carter
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| Dana Andrews | ... |
Donald Martin
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| Mary Beth Hughes | ... |
Rose Mapen
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| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Juan Martínez
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| William Eythe | ... |
Gerald Tetley
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Art Croft
(as Henry Morgan)
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| Jane Darwell | ... |
Ma Grier
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| Matt Briggs | ... |
Judge Daniel Tyler
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| Harry Davenport | ... |
Arthur Davies
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| Frank Conroy | ... |
Major Tetley
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| Marc Lawrence | ... |
Jeff Farnley
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| Paul Hurst | ... |
Monty Smith
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| Victor Kilian | ... |
Darby
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| Chris-Pin Martin | ... |
Poncho
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| Willard Robertson | ... |
Sheriff Risley
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| Ted North | ... |
Joyce
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| C.E. Anderson | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Stanley Andrews | ... |
Bartlett (uncredited)
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| Hank Bell | ... |
Red (uncredited)
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| William 'Billy' Benedict | ... |
Greene (uncredited)
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| Paul E. Burns | ... |
Winder (uncredited)
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| George Chandler | ... |
Jimmy Carnes (uncredited)
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| Tex Cooper | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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Forrest Dillon | ... |
Mark (uncredited)
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Dan Dix | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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Larry Dods | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Tex Driscoll | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Francis Ford | ... |
Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
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| Margaret Hamilton | ... |
Mrs. Larch (uncredited)
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| Rondo Hatton | ... |
Gabe Hart (uncredited)
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Don House | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| George Lloyd | ... |
Moore (uncredited)
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| Tom London | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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| Frank McGrath | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| George Meeker | ... |
Mr. Swanson (uncredited)
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| Frank Orth | ... |
Larry Kinkaid (uncredited)
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George Plues | ... |
Alec Small (uncredited)
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| Dick Rich | ... |
Deputy Butch Mapes (uncredited)
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Ed Richard | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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Walt Robbins | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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| Almira Sessions | ... |
Miss Swanson (uncredited)
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Clint Sharp | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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Ben Watson | ... |
Posse Member (uncredited)
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Leigh Whipper | ... |
Sparks (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William A. Wellman | ||
Written by
| Lamar Trotti | ... | (written for the screen by) |
| Walter Van Tilburg Clark | ... | (from the novel by) |
Produced by
| William Goetz | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Lamar Trotti | ... | producer |
Music by
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur C. Miller | ... | director of photography (as Arthur Miller) |
Editing by
| Allen McNeil | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| James Basevi | ||
| Richard Day | ||
Set Decoration by
| Frank E. Hughes | ... | (set decorations) |
| Thomas Little | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Earl Luick | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Guy Pearce | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Otto Lang | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Ad Schaumer | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| James Tinling | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alfred Bruzlin | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
Stunts
| Forrest Dillon | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Don House | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Frank McGrath | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Conrad Salinger | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1943) (United States) (theatrical) (as 20th Century Fox)
- Fox Films (1943) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1943) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1947) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1948) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1956) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Neue Filmform Heiner Braun (1964) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1965) (Austria) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- ClassicLine (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD) (4-film set)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (4-film set)
- Koch Media (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- Fox Video (United States) (VHS)
- Key Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two drifters are passing through a Western town, when news comes in that a local farmer has been murdered and his cattle stolen. The townspeople, joined by the drifters, form a posse to catch the perpetrators. They find three men in possession of the cattle, and are determined to see justice done on the spot.
Written by David Levene |
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| Taglines | LYNCH LAW RULES THE MOB! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $565,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director William A. Wellman loved the novel "The Ox-Bow Incident" and had long wanted to make it into a film, but the rights-holders insisted that he cast Mae West in any adaptation, which Wellman thought was ridiculous. Finally, Wellman bought the rights himself, and proceeded to make the film "his" way. See more » |
| Goofs | Though the Mexican (Anthony Quinn) uses incorrect Spanish in responding "No sabe," his demeanor and his boast that he speaks 10 languages suggest he does this deliberately to show derision toward the posse. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in William Wellman (1973). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Red River Valley See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the end of the credits an ad for U.S. war savings bonds is shown on the screen. It says that "15,000 movie theatres are now selling U.S. war savings stamps and bonds! Buy yours in this theatre." See more » |
| Quotes |
[Gil Carter reading Martin's letter]
Gil Carter: "My dear Wife, Mr. Davies will tell you what's happening here tonight. He's a good man and has done everything he can for me. I suppose there are some other good men here, too, only they don't seem to realize what they're doing. They're the ones I feel sorry for. 'Cause it'll be over for me in a little while, but they'll have to go on remembering for the rest of their lives. A man just naturally can't take the law into his own hands and hang people without hurtin' everybody in the world, 'cause then he's just not breaking one law but all laws. Law is a lot more than words you put in a book, or judges or lawyers or sheriffs you hire to carry it out. It's everything people ever have found out about justice and what's right and wrong. It's the very conscience of humanity. There can't be any such thing as civilization unless people have a conscience, because if people touch God anywhere, where is it except through their conscience? And what is anybody's conscience except a little piece of the conscience of all men that ever lived? I guess that's all I've got to say except kiss the babies for me and God bless you. Your husband, Donald." See more » |