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Shane(1953)

1h 58mDrama, WesternEnglish
7.3/10
684 user ratings

The greatest story of the West ever filmed!

Overview

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

Director

George Stevens

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$3M

Revenue

$20M

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Cast

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

as Shane

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

as Marian Starrett

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

as Joe Starrett

Brandon De Wilde

Brandon De Wilde

as Joey Starrett

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

as Jack Wilson

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

as Chris Calloway

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

as Fred Lewis

Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

as Rufus Ryker

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

as Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

as Axel 'Swede' Shipstead

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

as Morgan Ryker

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

as Liz Torrey

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1953

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Budget

$3M

Box Office

$20M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Where can I watch Shane?

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What is Shane about?

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

Who directed Shane?

Shane was directed by George Stevens and released in 1953. It is a drama, western film.

How long is Shane?

Shane has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

Who stars in Shane?

The cast of Shane includes 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 and more.

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