The Violent Men
1955, English. Directed by Rudolph Maté.
VOLCANIC! VALIANT! VICIOUS! Violence and Passion the Screen Has Seldom Seen!
A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics make him reconsider. When one of his hands is murdered he decides to stay and fight, utilizing his war experience. Not all is well at Anchor with the owner's wife carrying on with his brother who also has a Mexican woman in town.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Violent Men
The Violent Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Rudolph MatéDirector
- Glenn FordJohn Parrish
- Barbara StanwyckMartha Wilkison
- Edward G. RobinsonLee Wilkison
- Dianne FosterJudith Wilkison
- Brian KeithCole Wilkison
- May WynnCaroline Vail
- Warner AndersonJim McCloud
- Basil RuysdaelTex Hinkleman
- Lita MilanElena
- Richard JaeckelWade Matlock
- James WesterfieldSheriff Magruder
- Jack KellyDe Rosa--Parrish Rider
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kleiner
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The Violent Men: quick answers
Is The Violent Men worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Violent Men?
The Violent Men runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Violent Men have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Violent Men. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Violent Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Violent Men is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Violent Men on?
The Violent Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Violent Men?
If you liked The Violent Men, try Jubal, The Quick and the Dead, The Magnificent Seven.
Who directed The Violent Men?
The Violent Men (1955) was directed by Rudolph Maté and stars Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson.