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24 September 1953 (Italy) moreTagline:
The Greatest Story Of the West Ever Filmed [re-release] morePlot:
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Simple peaceful lifestyles threatened by land grabbing ranchers and sinister gunslinger, saved by a weary reluctant gunslinger. more (186 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Alan Ladd | ... | Shane | |
| Jean Arthur | ... | Marian Starrett | |
| Van Heflin | ... | Joe Starrett | |
| Brandon De Wilde | ... | Joey Starrett | |
| Jack Palance | ... | Jack Wilson (as Walter Jack Palance) | |
| Ben Johnson | ... | Chris Calloway | |
| Edgar Buchanan | ... | Fred Lewis | |
| Emile Meyer | ... | Rufus Ryker | |
| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... | Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey | |
| Douglas Spencer | ... | Axel 'Swede' Shipstead | |
| John Dierkes | ... | Morgan Ryker | |
| Ellen Corby | ... | Mrs. Liz Torrey | |
| Paul McVey | ... | Sam Grafton | |
| John Miller | ... | Will Atkey, bartender | |
| Edith Evanson | ... | Mrs. Shipstead |
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118 min | West Germany:90 min (cut version)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
West Germany:12 (f) | New Zealand:G | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 (1953) | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (certificate #15895) | UK:PG (2003) | UK:U (1960) (cut) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:PG | Australia:GFun Stuff
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Continuity: Shane clearly misses the third man in the showdown - he fires level instead of up at the balcony, but the next shot shows him almost standing and firing in the right direction. In the following shot he's crouching again. moreSoundtrack:
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This western epitomises how a film should be made.
Classic scenery and outstanding performances from all. From the various cultures of the farmers bonding together through the harshness of farming life. Happy to raise families on land built and developed by their own hands. This is then threatened by the ranchers unwillingness to share the common land. Brutality and force is their tool, they try to force out the farmers (even resorting to hiring the gunslinger - Jack Wilson - Jack Palance). One farmer holds the other farmers together (Starett - Van Heflin), though even his resistance is weakening until a lone retired gunslinger rides in to save the day...
The sheer quality of characters and acting makes this film. The friendly (though not always) banter over Torrey's rebel background, the bond amongst the children, the affection shown in all families. The turning of Chris Calloway, the cold hearted nature of Ryker.
Finally the performances of the main characters. Van Heflin and Jean Arthur as the Starett's have a simple but loving relationship. Their son Joey loves his parents, but is greatly impressed by the mystery and skill of Shane (Alan Ladd).
Shane is reluctant to return to the way of the gun until Ryker hires a top gunslinger (Jack Palance). Palance is the perfect clinically precise cold hearted killer. Every aspect of his manner portrays cold efficiency (even to drinking water and mounting his horse).
There is simple humour added, for example when Shane is hit with an "Easy Chair".
Even the two dogs could act ! When Shane finally confronts Wilson the dog in the bar skulks with his tail between his legs.
The scenery and music were the icing on the cake.
This film will remain a benchmark for all western's to follow.