Shane (1953)

Release date: 1953-10-01
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: George Stevens
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Western, Drama
Rating: 7.6/10
Length: 1h 58min

Storyline

Shane rides into a conflict between cattleman Ryker and a bunch of settlers, like Joe Starrett and his family, whose land Ryker wants. When Shane beats up Ryker's man Chris, Ryker tries to buy him. Then Shane and Joe take on the whole Ryker crew. Ryker sends to Cheyenne for truly evil gunslinger Wilson. Shane must clear out all the guns from the valley.

Plot Keywords

drink thrown into someone's face, cemetery, bare chested male, covered wagon, community, coffin, chopping wood, creek, dancer, dead body, death of husband, death, dog, echo, book, blood, arson, brawl, civil war veteran, dancing

Short Review

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.