Shane (1953) | |
| Director(s) | George Stevens |
| Producer(s) | Ivan Moffat (associate), George Stevens |
| Top Genres | Drama, Western |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Gunfighters, Integrity, Ranchers |
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Shane Overview:
Shane (1953) was a Drama - Western Film directed by George Stevens and produced by George Stevens and Ivan Moffat.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Jack Schaefer published in 1949.
SYNOPSIS
Considered one of the greatest Westerns, this is Ladd's finest role. Like High Noon, with which it shares some similarity, Shane proposes that the stain of killing can't be washed away, even if the death comes in a righteous cause. Ladd gets involved in a nasty skirmish between ranchers and farmers when he rides up to Heflin's farmhouse looking for water. From the first, he impresses young De Wilde with his instinctual quick draw and then earns Heflin's trust when he backs down bullying Meyer. Ladd seems to be putting down roots as he fights for the farmers. But after a final showdown with steely-eyed Palance, he rides away from the farm he's made secure, knowing that his mere presence will bring more death. A landmark Western, beautifully directed and photographed.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
.Shane was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1993.
Academy Awards 1953 --- Ceremony Number 26 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Brandon De Wilde | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jack Palance | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Loyal Griggs | Won |
| Best Director | George Stevens | Nominated |
| Best Picture | George Stevens, Producer | Nominated |
| Best Writing | A. B. Guthrie, Jr. | Nominated |
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Quotes from
Jack Wilson: You mean I'll kill him if you have to.
Shane: A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.
Shane: Do you mind putting down that gun? Then I'll leave.
Joe Starrett: What difference does it make, you're leaving anyway?
Shane: I'd like it to be my idea.
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Facts about
George Stevens originally cast Montgomery Clift as Shane, and William Holden as Joe Starrett. When both decided to do other films instead, "Shane" was nearly abandoned before Stevens asked studio head Y. Frank Freeman who was available. Upon seeing a list of actors with current contracts, Stevens cast Alan Ladd, Van Heflin and Jean Arthur within three minutes.
The last film of Jean Arthur.
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