Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

As the first train in four years halts in the forgotten town of Black Rock, a shroud of intrigue descends with the arrival of the enigmatic one-armed stranger, John J. Macreedy. His purpose concealed, Macreedy's quest to find a Japanese-American farmer, Kamoko, in the isolated Adobe Flat is met with a chilling hostility from the local residents that borders on terror. The town, merely a speck on the map, is ruled by the domineering Reno Smith and his henchmen, Hector David and Coley Trimble, while the law is personified by a hapless, drunken sheriff. Macreedy's persistent attempts to secure a room in the hotel or rent a car are met with stone-cold denials, his presence eliciting a palpable unease amongst the townsfolk. As Macreedy delves deeper, he uncovers the town's sinister secret, with the once thriving farm of Kamoko reduced to ashes. His realizations about Kamoko's fate spur him to reach out to the state police, only to discover the reins of communication firmly held by the ruthless Smith. An unexpected alliance with the town's veterinarian, Doc Velie, adds a glimmer of hope to his dire situation, although the odds remain heavily stacked against him. In a gripping 24-hour ordeal, Macreedy confronts the town's haunting past, facing a nerve-racking battle for survival. With his identity shrouded in mystery, the question remains — who is John J. Macreedy and what fate awaits him in his pursuit of truth in the eerie town of Black Rock? The unfolding drama in 'Bad Day at Black Rock' is a riveting exploration of prejudice, power, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

Bad Day at Black Rock is a drama movie featuring Spencer Tracy.

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