A Man Alone (1955) movie poster

A Man Alone

1955 · 96 min · Director: Ray Milland

A Man Alone (1955) is a western, directed by Ray Milland. It stars Ray Milland and Mary Murphy. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

What A Man Alone Is About

A gunfighter is left without water in the middle of the desert. Walking, he comes across a robbed stagecoach; every passenger inside has been killed. He takes one of the horses and rides into town to report it. In the town the killings are pinned on him. On top of that he is held responsible for the murder of the banker. With nowhere to run he hides in the basement of the sheriff's house; the sheriff is sick in bed and his daughter is there too. Ray Milland directed the film as well as starring in it; this was his first work as a director. His most striking choice is at the opening: the man barely speaks for around half an hour and the story is told entirely in pictures. Mary Murphy is the sheriff's daughter, and Raymond Burr and Ward Bond are the men who hold the town's power. It was shot in colour and is not an ordinary piece among the westerns Republic put out. Ninety-six minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Man Alone about?

A gunfighter is left without water in the middle of the desert. Walking, he comes across a robbed stagecoach; every passenger inside has been killed.

Where can I watch A Man Alone?

A Man Alone is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Man Alone?

A Man Alone runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did A Man Alone come out?

A Man Alone was released in 1955.

Who directed A Man Alone?

A Man Alone was directed by Ray Milland.

Who stars in A Man Alone?

A Man Alone stars Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr.

What is A Man Alone's rating?

A Man Alone holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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