"Bad Day at Black Rock" is a 1955 film directed by John Sturges. The story follows John J. Macreedy, a mysterious one-armed man who arrives in the desolate town of Black Rock after World War II. He seeks to find a man named Komoko, but the townspeople are hostile and secretive, hiding a dark past. As Macreedy investigates, he uncovers the town's involvement in a crime related to Komoko. The film explores themes of prejudice, isolation, and the struggle for justice, culminating in a tense confrontation between Macreedy and the townsfolk, revealing their true nature.