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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

โ€œTogether for the first timeโ€

7.8/10 ยท 1,341 votes 2h 3m pg-13 Western

#9 of 23 films from 1962 #14 of 124 in western

Directed by John Ford ยท Written by Willis Goldbeck, James Warner Bellah, Dorothy M. Johnson

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Overview

Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.

Cast

John Wayneas Tom Doniphon
James Stewartas Ransom Stoddard
Vera Milesas Hallie Stoddard
Lee Marvinas Liberty Valance
Edmond O'Brienas Dutton Peabody
Andy Devineas Link Appleyard
Ken Murrayas Doc Willoughby
John Carradineas Cassius Starbuckle
Jeanette Nolanas Nora Ericson
John Qualenas Peter Ericson
Willis Boucheyas Jason Tully
Carleton Youngas Maxwell Scott
Woody Strodeas Pompey
Denver Pyleas Amos Carruthers

Facts

Release dateApril 13, 1962
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” about the same as the 1962 average of 117 min
GenresWestern
LanguageEN
Budget$3,200,000
Box office$8,000,000 (2.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0056217

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Questions

How long is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 1,341 votes, which places it #9 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 65%) and #14 among 124 western titles.
Who directed The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was directed by John Ford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The Searchers (1956), Stagecoach (1939).
Who stars in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
John Wayne as Tom Doniphon; James Stewart as Ransom Stoddard; Vera Miles as Hallie Stoddard; Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance; Edmond O'Brien as Dutton Peabody; Andy Devine as Link Appleyard.
What is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58312.

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