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The time is 1945, just after the end of World War II. The great railroad train Streamliner stops at the town of Black Rock Arizona. The train discharges a single passenger with only one arm named John J. Macreedy.The conductor comments that this is the first time in four years that the train has stopped there. Macreedy replies that he is only staying for one day, and the conductor comments that "in a place like this a day can be a lifetime." The train departs. Macreedy is confronted by the stationmaster who complains that he had not been informed that the Streamliner was stopping, to which Macreedy replies "Maybe they didn't think it was important." Macreedy asks the stationmaster if he can get a cab to Adobe Flat. The stationmaster replies "no cab." Macreedy then asks if the hotel is open, and the stationmaster nods. Macreedy walks into town. When the townsfolk learn that Macreedy wants to visit nearby Adobe Flat, they react with extreme suspicion and ...332 days ago
A one handed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary.336 days ago
A one handed stranger comes to a tiny town possessing a terrible past they want to keep secret, by violent means if necessary.487 days ago
Anne Francis discusses the making of the suspense thriller Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) with co-star Spencer Tracy.487 days ago
"Ernest Borgnine attacks Spencer Tracy and gets a surprise in this scene from the John Sturges drama, Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)."
