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Shane

NR19531h 58mGeorge Stevens
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 85

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"The greatest story of the West ever filmed!"

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

DramaWestern
FriendshipShowdownBased On Novel Or BookGunHarassmentSettlerFistfightLittle BoyGunfightHomesteader

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shane (1953) about?

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

Who stars in Shane?

Shane stars Alan Ladd (Shane), Jean Arthur (Marian Starrett), Van Heflin (Joe Starrett), Brandon De Wilde (Joey Starrett), Jack Palance (Jack Wilson). The film was directed by George Stevens.

How long is Shane?

Shane has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is Shane worth watching?

Shane holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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