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Shane

Shane

The greatest story of the West ever filmed!

19537.31h 58m

Overview

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

Directed by George Stevens
Written by A.B. Guthrie Jr., Jack Sher, Jack Schaefer
Produced by George Stevens
Box OfficeBudget: $3.1MRevenue: $20.0M

Top Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Shane

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Marian Starrett

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Joe Starrett

Brandon De Wilde

Brandon De Wilde

Joey Starrett

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Jack Wilson

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Chris Calloway

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Fred Lewis

Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

Rufus Ryker

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

Axel 'Swede' Shipstead

Themes & Keywords

friendshipshowdownbased on novel or bookgunharassmentsettlerfistfightlittle boygunfighthomesteaderintimidationhomesteadcattle ranchgunfightercattlemanstarting overnewcomeradult child friendshipland rights

About Shane

Shane is a drama, western film released in 1953 exploring themes of friendship, showdown, based on novel or book, gun, harassment, settler. Directed by George Stevens, it stars Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin. A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

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