Shane

Shane
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Shane is a classic 1953 American Western film starring Alan Ladd, Van Heflin and Jean Arthur. Its Oscar-winning cinematography was by Loyal Griggs. 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 terrorised 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. On AFI's 100 Greatest Movies list; Shane is AFI's #16 hero. “Shane. Shane. Come back!” is #47 on AFI's 100 Greatest Movie Quotes list. #53 on AFI's 100 Most Inspiring Movies list. Aspect Ratio: 1:37:1 Awards Won Oscar for Best Cinematography Nominated for Oscars for Best Picture & Best Director (+ 3 other nominations) Nominated for BAFTA Film Award, Best Film from any Source Nominated for DGA Award, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Won NBR Awards for Top 10 Films, Best Director Shane Reviews “Shane isn't just one of the best movies of its genre or decade – it's one of the finest films ever made.” Film4 “…This isn't just a western; it's a masterwork in which every little detail seems to contribute to the intensity in the air.” Metro Times “It's the western styled as Arthurian legend, flawlessly cast, undeniably splendid…Ladd, who was never better as the doomed hero, and who gives one of the best performances ever seen in ANY western, knows he is a creature of the past and that he cannot escape his reputation as a hired gun. Although the film is often brutal, there is such a positive sense of morality displayed here that Shane should be seen by the whole family…Ladd learned a bitter lesson from SHANE. Then in the process of leaving Paramount for Warners, the former did no lobbying to earn him a Best Actor nomination. Yet the legacy of character he left behind gave this lonely, taciturn man immortality among children who see this movie.” TV Guide “Shane is one of the top western films. If you haven't seen it, you're in for a treat. If you have seen it, it's time to see it again.” DVD Verdict “..Yes, the picture works on that level, and on that level it was nominated as one of the best films of 1953. But if it only worked on that level, it would have grown dated, like "High Noon” and certain other classic Westerns. There are intriguing mysteries in “Shane,” puzzles and challenges, not least in the title character and the way he is played by Alan Ladd…" 4 out of 4 stars, Roger Ebert “…transformed the American cowboy saga, introducing psychological elements into the usual gunplay.” Movie Metropolis “Wyoming's scenic splendors against which the story is filmed are breathtaking. Sunlight, the shadow of rain storms and the eerie lights of night play a realistic part in making the picture a visual treat.” Variety “Shane is on nearly everyone's shor­tlist of great movie Westerns…Though the showdowns are exciting, and the story simple but involving, what most people will remember about this movie is the friendship between the stoical Shane and the young son of the farmers. The kid is played by Brandon De Wilde, an amazing child performer; his parting scene with Shane is guaranteed to draw tears from even the most stony-hearted moviegoer.And speaking of stony hearts, Jack Palance made a sensational impression as the evil gunslinger sent to clean house–he has fewer lines of dialogue than he has lines in his magnificently craggy face, but he makes them count. The photography, highlighting the landscape near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, won an Oscar.” –Robert Horton