The Ox-Bow Incident (1942)

Set in Nevada in the late 19th century, "The Ox-Bow Incident" follows the story of two drifters who are wrongly accused of cattle rustling and murder by a lynch mob. The film delves into themes of justice, mob mentality, and the consequences of vigilante justice. Starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, and Mary Beth Hughes, this 1942 western drama is directed by William A. Wellman.