Stadt in Angst

Originaltitel: Bad Day at Black Rock

1955
12
1 Std. 21 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,7/10

25.207

IHRE BEWERTUNG

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Ein einarmiger Fremder kommt in eine kleine Stadt mit einer schrecklichen Vergangenheit, die er geheim halten will, wenn nötig mit Gewalt.Ein einarmiger Fremder kommt in eine kleine Stadt mit einer schrecklichen Vergangenheit, die er geheim halten will, wenn nötig mit Gewalt.Ein einarmiger Fremder kommt in eine kleine Stadt mit einer schrecklichen Vergangenheit, die er geheim halten will, wenn nötig mit Gewalt.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,7/10

25.207

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

Für 3 Oscars nominiert
- 4 Gewinne & 8 Nominierungen insgesamt

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Spencer Tracy

John J. Macreedy

Robert Ryan

Reno Smith

Anne Francis

Liz Wirth

Dean Jagger

Tim Horn

Walter Brennan

Doc Velie

John Ericson

Pete Wirth

Ernest Borgnine

Coley Trimble

Lee Marvin

Hector David

Russell Collins

Mr. Hastings

Walter Sande

Walter Beaver

Cafe Lounger
(Unbestätigt)

Billy Dix

Cafe Lounger
(Unbestätigt)

Mickey Little

Cafe Lounger
(Unbestätigt)

K.L. Smith

Cafe Lounger
(Unbestätigt)

Robert Griffin

Second Train Conductor
(Nicht genannt)

Harry Harvey

First Train Conductor
(Nicht genannt)

Bobby Johnson

One of Two Porters
(Nicht genannt)

Francis McDonald

Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger
(Nicht genannt)

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9/10

A Classic

A film of rare economy, elegance and stillness. Pretentious as it may sound, there's a perfect balance of tension and space about this film. Not a word or scene or character is wasted or unnecessary.

The other reviewers here give a plot outline and performance details. Tracy dominates the picture, his black and white appearance setting out the clarity of his moral position. The other main presence in this classic picture is the silence. Sturges SHOWS us silence, and what denial can do to a community.

I'd just like to make a recommendation to those who think that great cinema need sound and action - watch Bad Day at Black Rock, and sink yourself into its opening emptiness and cut-to-the-bone story.

9/10

Parthurfilm
11. März 2004
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Wissenswertes
John Sturges had already moved on to his next film, Der scharlachrote Rock (1955), so Herman Hoffman took charge of filming the opening. The plan was to shoot the train hurtling toward the audience, almost like a 3-D movie, but it would have been deadly to attempt a helicopter maneuver into the path of a speeding locomotive. Stunt flier Paul Mantz offered the perfect solution: have the train running backwards, fly the copter over the retreating engine, then project the footage in reverse. "It's a helluva shot," Sturges later said, "but I didn't make it."

Patzer
As the train approaches the town, the horn blows twice, which is the signal for starting up. The mandatory signal for a grade crossing (long, long, short, long) is never blown, although one clearly exists. When the train departs, the conductor makes a confused hand signal to the engineer resembling the horizontal motion that means "stop" rather than the vertical motion that means "go". The engineer never responds with the "long, long" starting signal.

Zitate
Coley Trimble: You're a yellow-bellied Jap lover! Am I right or wrong?
John J. Macreedy: You're not only wrong. You're wrong at the top of your voice.
Coley Trimble: [gets ready to scrap] You don't like my voice?

Alternative Versionen
To receive an 'A' (PG) certificate in 1955 the UK cinema version was subject to heavy BBFC cuts. These included Macreedy striking Hector with the brass fire hose nozzle and the climactic shots of Reno on fire. Later TV showings and video releases were fully uncut.