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Movie Info

Release Date: April 23, 1953
Runtime: 118 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama Western
Budget: $3,100,000
Revenue: $20,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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97%
Tomatometer
85
85/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
672 votes
⭐
7.6/10
IMDb
47,568 votes
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Shane

1953

"A hero's journey, a land at stake."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: RaΓ­ces profundas? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 셰인? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: Arpages tis gis? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ SR: ШСјн/Ε ejn? πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NL: De man der verloren valleien? All international titles (6) →
Drama Western 118 min 7.6/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1954 Oscars Best Picture George Stevens
1954 Oscars Best Director George Stevens

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $3,100,000
Revenue: $20,000,000
Profit $16,900,000
ROI +545.2% (6.5x)

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Shane is directed by George Stevens .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #friendship 170 #gun 30 #gunfight 27 #showdown 25 #fistfight 18 #intimidation 6 #settler 6 #little boy 5 #harassment 5 #gunfighter 4 #adult child friendship 2 #land rights 2 #starting over 2 #newcomer 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Shane

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  • The film was shot on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which provided a stunning backdrop that contributed to its authentic Western atmosphere.

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  • Alan Ladd was not the first choice for the lead role; initially, the producers considered other actors but ultimately found Ladd to embody the weary gunfighter effectively.

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  • In one scene, the character Shane is seen riding a horse; the horse was trained to respond to specific cues, which allowed for a more realistic portrayal of the gunfighter's bond with it.

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  • Jack Palance's portrayal of the villain, Jack Wilson, included a memorable performance that drew heavily from his own experiences as a classically trained actor.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Shane is shown with a clean shirt after a fight, despite being in a dusty environment just moments before.

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  • The film's cinematography employed innovative techniques for the time, such as the use of wide-angle lenses to capture the expansive landscapes and enhance the feeling of isolation.

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