Tribute to a Bad Man (1956): Cast & Plot
Tribute to a Bad Man is a 1956 western directed by Robert Wise, starring Don Dubbins as Steve Miller, James Cagney and Irene Papas. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tribute to a Bad Man About?
The premise of Tribute to a Bad Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against a rugged desert backdrop, the story follows Jeremy Rodock, a hard‑nosed horse rancher who deals swiftly with rustlers, hanging them at a glance. Newcomer Steve Miller, arriving from Pennsylvania, struggles to adjust to Rodock’s rough methods, yet is instantly attracted to Rodock’s Greek girlfriend, Jocasta.
Tribute to a Bad Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- horse
- horseback riding
- dead father
- writing a letter for someone
- rifle
- gun
- greek immigrant
- buckboard wagon
- horse and wagon
- piano
- kiss on the cheek
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- first love
- marriage engagement
- voice over narration
- narrated by character
- redemption
- chinese cook
- reference to pennsylvania
- wyoming territory
- earrings
- man tied up
- boots
- forced to remove boots
- men in stocking feet
- dead body on a horse
- man wears socks
- classical western
- businessman
- brunette
- brunette girl
- thief
- gun culture
- sheriff
- law
- lawlessness
- noir western
- rancher
- forced march
- hanged to death
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- animal abuse
- horse rustling
- older woman younger man relationship
- older man younger woman relationship
- love triangle
- lynching
- horse thief
Tribute to a Bad Man Cast & Characters
Don Dubbins leads the cast as Steve Miller, with James Cagney as Jeremy Rodack and Irene Papas as Jocasta Constantine. Directed by Robert Wise; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Wise
- Don Dubbins as Steve Miller
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James Cagney as Jeremy Rodack -
Irene Papas as Jocasta Constantine - Stephen McNally as McNulty
Also Starring in Tribute to a Bad Man
· 9 more- Jeanette Nolan Mrs. L.A. Peterson
- James Bell L.A. Peterson
- Onslow Stevens Hearn
- James Griffith Barjak
- Vic Morrow Lars Peterson
- Lee Van Cleef Fat Jones
- Royal Dano Abe
- Chubby Johnson Baldy
- Peter Chong Cooky
More from Robert Wise
More films directed by Robert Wise, best-rated first: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Sound of Music, The Haunting and The Body Snatcher.
Tribute to a Bad Man Plot Summary
What happens in Tribute to a Bad Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Wyoming, rustlers ride off with a string of horses belonging to the wealthy rancher Jeremy Rodack, and in the chaos they shoot him. A young cowboy named Steve Miller discovers the wounded man, bravely digs out the bullet, and manages to save his life, earning a chance to work at the Rodack ranch. James Cagney plays the hard-edged Rodack, and Don Dubbins steps into Miller’s boots as the capable safeguard who becomes entangled in the looming conflict.
Full summary
The whole story of Tribute to a Bad Man, scene by scene
Tribute to a Bad Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tribute to a Bad Man.
How Well Do You Know Tribute to a Bad Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the hard‑edged rancher Jeremy Rodack?
Tribute to a Bad Man Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Jeremy Rodack - Mein Wille ist Gesetz” and “La legge del capestro”.
- Also known as
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- Jeremy Rodack - Mein Wille ist Gesetz
- La legge del capestro
- Mannen som var lagen
- La ley de la horca
- Mein Wille ist Gesetz
- La Loi de la prairie
- Похвала дурному человеку
- Ser malo fue su destino
- Opowieść o złym człowieku
- Honra a um homem mau
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Tribute to a Bad Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tribute to a Bad Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tribute to a Bad Man?
Tribute to a Bad Man runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Tribute to a Bad Man released?
Tribute to a Bad Man was released on March 30, 1956.
Who directed Tribute to a Bad Man?
Tribute to a Bad Man was directed by Robert Wise.
More films by Robert Wise Who is in the cast of Tribute to a Bad Man?
Tribute to a Bad Man stars Don Dubbins as Steve Miller, James Cagney as Jeremy Rodack and Irene Papas as Jocasta Constantine, among 13 credited actors.
Does Tribute to a Bad Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Tribute to a Bad Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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