Classic Paramount Western from director George Stevens (Giant) and starring Alan Ladd as the revered Shane, a weary gunfighter drawn...
Classic Paramount Western from director George Stevens (Giant) and starring Alan Ladd as the revered Shane, a weary gunfighter drawn back into action by a smoldering conlict between ranchers. Named the third best Western ever by the American Film Institute.
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Where to watch Shane (1953)
97 %37 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %15,658 reviewsAudience score rating
"Wyoming's scenic splendors against which the story is filmed are breathtaking. Sunlight, the shadow of rain storms and the eerie lights of night play a realistic part in making the picture a visual treat."
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Variety
Variety"Stevens' classic Western, with its inflated reputation, now looks as if it were self-consciously intended as a landmark film right from the start."
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Time Out
Time Out"Contains something more than beauty and the grandeur of the mountains and plains, drenched by the brilliant Western sunshine..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"There are intriguing mysteries, puzzles and challenges, not least in the title character and the way he is played by Alan Ladd."
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Roger Ebert
Roger EbertShane (1953) | Details
Award winner- Best Cinematography, Academy Awards 1954
- Runtime
- 118
- Genre
- Western
- Country of origin
- USA
