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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 3m
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James Stewart, John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Andy Devine, Vera Miles, and Edmond O'Brien in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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A senator returns to a western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.A senator returns to a western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.A senator returns to a western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
75K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,542
1,718
  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • James Warner Bellah(screenplay)
    • Willis Goldbeck(screenplay)
    • Dorothy M. Johnson(based on the story by)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • John Wayne
    • Vera Miles
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  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • James Warner Bellah(screenplay)
    • Willis Goldbeck(screenplay)
    • Dorothy M. Johnson(based on the story by)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • John Wayne
    • Vera Miles
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    • 287User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 94Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Official Trailer
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    John Wayne in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
    John Wayne in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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    James Stewart and Vera Miles in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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    James Stewart in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
    Lee Marvin in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
    John Wayne in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
    John Wayne in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Ransom Stoddardas Ransom Stoddard
    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Tom Doniphonas Tom Doniphon
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Hallie Stoddardas Hallie Stoddard
    Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin
    • Liberty Valanceas Liberty Valance
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Dutton Peabodyas Dutton Peabody
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Link Appleyardas Link Appleyard
    Ken Murray
    Ken Murray
    • Doc Willoughbyas Doc Willoughby
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Maj. Cassius Starbuckleas Maj. Cassius Starbuckle
    Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan
    • Nora Ericsonas Nora Ericson
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Peter Ericsonas Peter Ericson
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Jason Tully - Conductoras Jason Tully - Conductor
    Carleton Young
    Carleton Young
    • Maxwell Scottas Maxwell Scott
    Woody Strode
    Woody Strode
    • Pompeyas Pompey
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Amos Carruthersas Amos Carruthers
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Floydas Floyd
    Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef
    • Reeseas Reese
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Handy Strongas Handy Strong
    O.Z. Whitehead
    O.Z. Whitehead
    • Herbert Carruthersas Herbert Carruthers
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • James Warner Bellah(screenplay)
      • Willis Goldbeck(screenplay)
      • Dorothy M. Johnson(based on the story by)
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    Storyline

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    When Senator Ransom Stoddard returns home to Shinbone for the funeral of Tom Doniphon, he recounts to a local newspaper editor the story behind it all. He had come to town many years before, a lawyer by profession. The stage was robbed on its way in by the local ruffian, Liberty Valance, and Stoddard has nothing to his name left save a few law books. He gets a job in the kitchen at the Ericson's restaurant and there meets his future wife, Hallie. The territory is vying for Statehood and Stoddard is selected as a representative over Valance, who continues terrorizing the town. When he destroys the local newspaper office and attacks the editor, Stoddard calls him out, though the conclusion is not quite as straightforward as legend would have it. —garykmcd
    • friend
    • funeral
    • outlaw
    • stagecoach
    • pistol
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Two Great Stars Appear Together For the First Time!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      O.Z. Whitehead, playing a teenager, was actually 50 years old.
    • Goofs
      When teaching his students, Ransom asks what the supreme law of the land is. When a pupil (Pompey) gives the correct answer of the Constitution, he incorrectly tells him the right answer is the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is a statement of principles and a justification for the colonies' rebellion, but certainly not law in any way.
    • Quotes

      Ransom Stoddard: You're not going to use the story, Mr. Scott?

      Maxwell Scott: No, sir. This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

    • Connections
      Edited from Tales of Wells Fargo (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Theme
      (The Dew Is On the Blossom) (1939) (uncredited)

      from Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

      Music by Alfred Newman

    User reviews287

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A fine example of film-making
    This was a film that my class had to watch in a High School Literature class, so it has been a little while since I watched it. Although it is classified as a western film, it does not really follow through with what most would consider a western; it takes place in the western states, and the characters are cowboys, but it is a civilised film following the different characters and their fate. I could not find anything to fault with this film whatsoever. It was engaging and entertaining and was shown to us in school as an example of good film-making. I cannot agree more with that comment. I think that everyone should watch this film and think about what this film teaches.
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    • Jan 21, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Covek koji je ubio Liberti Valansa
    • Filming locations
      • Janss Conejo Ranch, Thousand Oaks, California, USA
    • Production company
      • John Ford Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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