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High Noon (1952)

โ€œThe story of a man who was too proud to run!โ€

7.7/10 ยท 1,639 votes 1h 25m nr ThrillerDramaWestern

#5 of 7 films from 1952 #124 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Fred Zinnemann ยท Written by Carl Foreman

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Overview

Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

Cast

Gary Cooperas Marshal Will Kane
Thomas Mitchellas Mayor Jonas Henderson
Lloyd Bridgesas Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell
Grace Kellyas Amy Fowler Kane
Katy Juradoas Helen Ramรญrez
Otto Krugeras Judge Percy Mettrick
Lon Chaney Jr.as Martin Howe
Harry Morganas Sam Fuller
Ian MacDonaldas Frank Miller
Eve McVeaghas Mildred Fuller
Morgan Farleyas Dr. Mahin
Harry Shannonas Cooper
Lee Van Cleefas Jack Colby
Robert J. Wilkeas Jim Pierce

Facts

Release dateJune 9, 1952
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 1952 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$730,000
Box office$8,000,000 (11.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0044706

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Questions

How long is High Noon?
High Noon runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is High Noon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,639 votes, which places it #5 of 7 films released in 1952 in this index (top 43%) and #124 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed High Noon?
High Noon was directed by Fred Zinnemann. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Day of the Jackal (1973), A Man for All Seasons (1966), From Here to Eternity (1953).
Who stars in High Noon?
Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane; Thomas Mitchell as Mayor Jonas Henderson; Lloyd Bridges as Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell; Grace Kelly as Amy Fowler Kane; Katy Jurado as Helen Ramรญrez; Otto Kruger as Judge Percy Mettrick.
What is High Noon rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for High Noon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16722.

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