Tribute to a Bad Man (1956) Tribute to a Bad Man

Tribute to a Bad Man ★★★ 1956 Hard-nosed rancher Cagney will stop at nothing to retain his worldly possessions in this 1870s Colorado territory western. His ruthless behavior drives girlfriend Papas into the arms of hired hand Dubbins. Spencer Tracy and Grace Kelly were originally cast for the roles of Jeremy Rodock and Jocasta Constantine, but Kelly backed out and Tracy was fired due to differences with director Wise. Based on the short story by Jack Schaefer. 95m/C VHS. James Cagney, Don Dubbins, Stephen McNally, Irene Papas, Vic Morrow, Royal Dano, Lee Van Cleef, James Griffith, Onslow Stevens, James Bell, Jeanette Nolan, Bud Osborne, Tom London, Dennis Moore, Buddy Roosevelt, Carl Pitti; Director: Robert Wise; Writer: Michael Blankfort; Cameo: Miklos Rozsa.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1956
Length (in minutes) 95
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Royal Dano
Actor Irene Papas
Actor Vic Morrow
Actor Lee Van Cleef
Actor Stephen McNally
Actor Jeanette Nolan
Actor Tom London
Actor Carl Pitti
Actor James Griffith
Actor Buddy Roosevelt
Actor Dennis Moore
Actor Bud Osborne
Actor Onslow Stevens
Actor Don Dubbins
Actor James Cagney
Actor James Bell
Cameo Miklos Rozsa.
Director Robert Wise
Writer Michael Blankfort