The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: April 13, 1962
Cast
- John Wayne - Tom Doniphon
- James Stewart - Ransom Stoddard
- Vera Miles - Hallie Stoddard
- Lee Marvin - Liberty Valance
- Edmond O'Brien - Dutton Peabody
- Andy Devine - Marshal Link Appleyard
- Ken Murray - Doc Willoughby
- John Carradine - Maj. Cassius Starbuckle
- Jeanette Nolan - Nora Ericson
- John Qualen - Peter Ericson
Screenplay
- James Warner Bellah (Screenplay)
- Willis Goldbeck (Screenplay)
- Dorothy M. Johnson (Story)
Music: Cyril J. Mockridge, Irvin Talbot
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: Otho Lovering
Production: Paramount Pictures, John Ford Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
gunslinger, showdown, funeral, legend, ranch, outlaw, lawyer, black and white, stagecoach, cowboy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance about?
- Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
- Who directed The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was directed by John Ford.
- Who stars in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance stars John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien, Andy Devine.
- How long is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a Western film.
- What is the budget of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance gross?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance produced?
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
- The themes of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance include: Classic Western Stories.