Shane

"The greatest story of the West ever filmed!"

Aug 14 1953 Approved 1h 58m
Drama, Western

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

Plot

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.

Written by

A.B. Guthrie Jr., Jack Sher, Jack Schaefer

Directed by

George Stevens

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
45,763
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA