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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
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Overview
Release Date:
22 April 1962 (USA) moreTagline:
Together For The First Time - James Stewart - John Wayne - in the masterpiece of four-time Academy Award winner John FordPlot:
A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
The greatest movie ever. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)more
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
123 min | Brazil:124 min | West Germany:113 min (cut version)Country:
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EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Spain:T | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:Approved | Sweden:15 | Australia:PG | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | South Korea:12 | UK:U | West Germany:12 (w)MOVIEmeter: 
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One day during filming director John Ford accused James Stewart of racism over remarks he made to Woody Strode. moreGoofs:
Continuity: As Hallie tends to Ranse's bullet wound from Valance, the position and cleanliness of Ranse's hand changes. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Ransom Stoddard: [descending from railway carriage and consulting pocket watch] Thanks, Jason. On time.
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A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSIs this movie based on a novel?
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Starring the greatest actor ever in Jimmy Stewart and the man who defined Western acting in John Wayne, one knew the movie was going to be good. But this movie tops them all. The movie continues through many great plot twists and unexpected events to arrive at a moving and stunning conclusion. Love, violence, politics, law, law-enforcement: this movie has it all. It is a western drama with action and even a little mystery topped off with a few comedic moments. Start to finish, you won't find anything like it anywhere else. Make sure you see this movie.