Shane
"The greatest story of the West ever filmed!"
Originally released in 1953. Shane is a drama/western film. directed by George Stevens.
Starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, and Van Heflin
Synopsis
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (661 votes)
Budget
$3.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
as Shane
Jean Arthur
as Marian Starrett
Van Heflin
as Joe Starrett
Brandon De Wilde
as Joey Starrett
Jack Palance
as Jack Wilson
Ben Johnson
as Chris Calloway
Edgar Buchanan
as Fred Lewis
Emile Meyer
as Rufus Ryker
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey
Douglas Spencer
as Axel 'Swede' Shipstead
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,100,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shane about?
A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.
Who directed Shane?
Shane was directed by George Stevens.
How long is Shane?
Shane has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Shane released?
Shane was released on April 23, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shane?
The main cast of Shane includes Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde, Jack Palance.
Is Shane worth watching?
Shane has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 661 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.