A Man Alone 1955
"Somewhere in the DARK a Bullet Drilled Home !"
In Ray Milland's taut Western *A Man Alone (1955)*, a lone gunslinger's journey takes a perilous turn when he stumbles upon a stagecoach slaughtered in the desert.
Director: Ray Milland
Cast
Ray Milland
Wes Steele
Mary Murphy
Nadine Corrigan
Ward Bond
Sheriff Gil Corrigan
Raymond Burr
Stanley
Arthur Space
Dr. Mason
Lee Van Cleef
Clanton
Alan Hale Jr.
Jim Anderson
Douglas Spencer
Henry Slocum
Thomas Browne Henry
Maybanks
Grandon Rhodes
Luke Joiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man Alone (1955) about?
*A Man Alone (1955)* follows a wandering gunfighter who discovers a massacred stagecoach in the desert, setting off a chain of events that drags him into accusations of murder. Stranded and desperate, he takes shelter in the cellar of a dying sheriff's home, where his only hope is to clear his name before the law—or a mob—does it for him.
Who directed A Man Alone?
Ray Milland directed *A Man Alone* in 1955. Known for his versatile roles in front of and behind the camera, Milland crafts a suspenseful Western steeped in moral ambiguity.
Who stars in A Man Alone?
The film stars Ray Milland as the lone gunslinger, with Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr, and Lee Van Cleef rounding out the key cast.
Is A Man Alone (1955) worth watching?
For fans of classic Westerns, *A Man Alone (1955)* is a solid pick—its tight pacing and twisty plot make it a standout in the genre. While it may not have the star power of blockbusters, its themes of identity and justice hold up remarkably well.
How long is A Man Alone?
The film runs for 96 minutes, offering a brisk, intense ride through its desert-set drama.
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About A Man Alone (1955) — A Desert Gunslinger's Fight for His Name
In Ray Milland's taut Western *A Man Alone (1955)*, a lone gunslinger's journey takes a perilous turn when he stumbles upon a stagecoach slaughtered in the desert. Left stranded and desperate, he claims a horse to ride to the nearest town, only to find himself branded the villain behind the massacre—and worse, accused of murdering the local banker. The real kicker? He ends up hiding in the cellar of a gravely ill sheriff's home, where the man's daughter becomes an unlikely ally in a fight for survival. Tension crackles as justice and accusation blur, with Milland's character trapped between the law and the lawless in a sunbaked landscape where trust is as scarce as water.
The film weaves genres with a gripping romance subplot, all while exploring themes of isolation, redemption, and the fragile line between hero and antihero. With its shadowy cinematography and a story that keeps you guessing, *A Man Alone (1955)* delivers a tense, morally complex Western that lingers long after the final frame.
