Shane
Drama, Western
Paramount Pictures  (1953) 117 mins NR

7.7 (11,172 votes)
Acclaimed director George Stevens' legendary rendition of the quintessential Western myth earned six Academy Award nominations, and made Shane one of the classics of the American cinema. The story brings Alan Ladd, a drifter and retired gunfighter, to the assistance of a homestead family terrorized by a wealthy cattleman and his hired gun (Jack Palance). In fighting the last decisive battle, Shane sees the end of his own way of life. Mysterious, moody and atmospheric, the film is enhanced by the intense performances of its splendid cast....

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Cast and Crew
Van Heflin  ......  Joe Starrett
Alan Ladd  ......  Shane
Jack Palance  ......  Jack Wilson (as Walter Jack Palance)
Ben Johnson  ......  Chris Calloway
Edgar Buchanan  ......  Fred Lewis
Brandon DeWilde  ...... 
Director  .....  George Stevens
Producer  .....  George Stevens
Writer  .....  A.B. Guthrie, Jr.; Jack Schaefer; A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: In the buildup to the climax, Shane rides up to Grafton's store, ties up his horse and steps up to the swing doors. We then see little Joey running toward the store and Shane has disappeared. It could be that he has already gone inside, except that in the next shot he is once again standing at the door. (more)

Trivia:
The movie's line "Come back, Shane!" was voted as the #69 of "The 100 Greatest Movie Lines" by Premiere in 2007. (more)

Filming Locations:
Big Bear Lake, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Joey: Somebody's comin', Pa!
Joe Starrett: Well, let him come.
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations (more)