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Shane (1953)

โ€œThe greatest story of the West ever filmed!โ€

7.3/10 ยท 712 votes 1h 58m nr DramaWestern

#10 of 16 films from 1953 #1262 of 3759 in drama

Directed by George Stevens ยท Written by Jack Schaefer, A.B. Guthrie Jr.

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Overview

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

Cast

Alan Laddas Shane
Jean Arthuras Marian Starrett
Van Heflinas Joe Starrett
Brandon De Wildeas Joey Starrett
Jack Palanceas Jack Wilson
Ben Johnsonas Chris Calloway
Edgar Buchananas Fred Lewis
Emile Meyeras Rufus Ryker
Elisha Cook Jr.as Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey
Douglas Spenceras Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
John Dierkesas Morgan Ryker
Ellen Corbyas Liz Torrey
Paul McVeyas Sam Grafton
John Milleras Bartender Will Atkey

Facts

Release dateApril 23, 1953
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 1953 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$3,100,000
Box office$20,000,000 (6.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0046303

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GiantGiant1956 ยท โ˜… 7.6 ยท 3h 21m

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Questions

How long is Shane?
Shane runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Shane worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 712 votes, which places it #10 of 16 films released in 1953 in this index (top 44%) and #1262 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Shane?
Shane was directed by George Stevens. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Giant (1956).
Who stars in Shane?
Alan Ladd as Shane; Jean Arthur as Marian Starrett; Van Heflin as Joe Starrett; Brandon De Wilde as Joey Starrett; Jack Palance as Jack Wilson; Ben Johnson as Chris Calloway.
What is Shane rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shane?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/118005.

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