description The Ox-Bow Incident Overview
The Ox-Bow Incident, released in 1943, was a Western directed by William A. Wellman and featuring an ensemble cast including Henry Fonda and Dana Andrews. The film depicted events surrounding a legal dispute and vigilante justice in a frontier community. Anthony Quinn and other actors appeared alongside Mary Beth Hughes in the production.
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info The Ox-Bow Incident Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1943 |
help The Ox-Bow Incident FAQ
What is the lynch mob trying to do in The Ox-Bow Incident?
A posse forms after reports that a rancher has been murdered and cattle stolen. The 1943 film follows the mob as it captures three men and debates whether to hang them without a proper trial.
Who stars in The Ox-Bow Incident?
Henry Fonda plays Gil Carter, one of the men caught up in the mob's rush to judgment. The cast also includes Dana Andrews, Anthony Quinn, Harry Morgan, and Mary Beth Hughes.
Is The Ox-Bow Incident based on a novel?
Yes, it is based on Walter Van Tilburg Clark's 1940 novel of the same name. William A. Wellman directed the film adaptation for release in 1943.
Why is The Ox-Bow Incident treated as more than a standard Western?
It uses the Western setting to examine vigilante justice, cowardice, and legal responsibility. Its Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards shows how seriously it was received beyond genre fans.
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