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Writers:
Philip Yordan (screenplay) &
Frank Burt (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
31 August 1955 (USA) more
Tagline:
THE MAN You'll Never Forget! more
Plot:
A stranger defies the local cattle baron and his sadistic son by working for one of his oldest rivals. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
A Spectacular Stereo Western Drama more (46 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast)| James Stewart | ... | Will Lockhart | |
| Arthur Kennedy | ... | Vic Hansbro | |
| Donald Crisp | ... | Alec Waggoman | |
| Cathy O'Donnell | ... | Barbara Waggoman | |
| Alex Nicol | ... | Dave Waggoman | |
| Aline MacMahon | ... | Kate Canady | |
| Wallace Ford | ... | Charley O'Leary | |
| Jack Elam | ... | Chris Boldt | |
| John War Eagle | ... | Frank Darrah | |
| James Millican | ... | Tom Quigby | |
| Gregg Barton | ... | Fritz | |
| Boyd Stockman | ... | Spud Oxton | |
| Frank DeKova | ... | Padre |
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Runtime:
104 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Hungary:14 | Norway:16 | West Germany:12 (nf) | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #17217)
Filming Locations:
Bonanza Creek Ranch - 15 Bonanza Creek Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA more
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The last of James Stewart's Western collaborations with Anthony Mann. more
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Continuity: When Lockhart first encounters Dave at the salt flats, Dave fires his gun several times and we hear mules squealing as if in pain; Vic later states that Dave killed twelve of his mules, but even when all the characters exit the scene in long shot, there is not one dead mule visible, much less twelve. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Will Lockhart:
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa. We'll camp here for the night.
Charley O'Leary:
We can go a coupla more miles 'fore sundown.
Will Lockhart:
We'll camp here!
Charley O'Leary:
You're the boss.
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The Man From Laramie more
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This has got to be one of the best western plots ever filmed. Unlike so many others in the genre, "The Man From Laramie" has a complex and interesting conflict as its center. Many have compared it to "King Lear" and the main story line does resemble the subplot of Gloucester and his two sons. Whether the Shakespeare connection is intentional or not, it works extremely well.
Partly responsible for the film´s success are its stars: James Stewart is good as usual, while Arthur Kennedy, Donald Crisp and Aline McMahon really stand out in their characterizations. Anthony Mann´s directing is tight and uncompromising. The picture never lags once and there are many strongly dramatic moments, some even a bit shocking for 1955.
The film was photographed with artistry, and the DVD issue does it justice. Several scenes are beautifully balanced and dramatically expressive. There is a wonderful wide-screen, panoramic look that comes across quite well. The real surprise is the audio. This 1955 movie has a full-bodied stereo soundtrack! The musical score may not be one the all-time greats, but it is often very effective, and on this disc it fills the viewing space with excitement. Highly recommended, even to Western non-fans.