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30 July 1952 (USA)
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Simple. Powerful. Unforgettable. more
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A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. full summary | add synopsis
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Won 4 Oscars.
Another 11 wins
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8 nominations
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(19 articles)
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The definitive western movie
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Gary Cooper | ... | Marshal Will Kane | |
| Thomas Mitchell | ... | Mayor Jonas Henderson | |
| Lloyd Bridges | ... | Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell | |
| Katy Jurado | ... | Helen Ramírez | |
| Grace Kelly | ... | Amy Fowler Kane | |
| Otto Kruger | ... | Judge Percy Mettrick | |
| Lon Chaney Jr. | ... | Martin Howe (as Lon Chaney) | |
| Harry Morgan | ... | Sam Fuller (as Henry Morgan) | |
| Ian MacDonald | ... | Frank Miller | |
| Eve McVeagh | ... | Mildred Fuller | |
| Morgan Farley | ... | Dr. Mahin - Minister | |
| Harry Shannon | ... | Cooper | |
| Lee Van Cleef | ... | Jack Colby | |
| Robert J. Wilke | ... | Jim Pierce (as Robert Wilke) | |
| Sheb Wooley | ... | Ben Miller |
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85 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Manitoba) |
Iceland:L |
South Korea:15 |
Germany:12 (DVD rating) |
West Germany:12 (f) |
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:16 (original rating) |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 (re-release) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:U |
USA:Approved (PCA #15653)
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Revealing mistakes: In the church scene, the front wall behind the pulpit is illuminated with wall-mounted candelabras, each one holding what appear to be lighted candles. The church scene is an extended scene, but throughout the scene, none of the candles' flames flicker, waver or smoke, as would be typical of real candles. These are obviously electric candles with electrically-powered bulbs. But judging by the setting and time period, it's clear that the story takes place before modern electricity.
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Referenced in "Sledge Hammer!: They Shoot Hammers, Don't They? (#1.4)" (1986)
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This is the definitive Western. There are other excellent Westerns of course ("The Unforgiven," "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid," "The Searchers," "My Darling Clementine," and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" come immediately to mind), but none tops this one. Even though the difference in age between Gary Cooper and Grace Kelley makes the thought of their marriage seem a little kinky, it's easy to buy into the story. Katy Jurado is sexy, Lloyd Bridges is callow, and the townspeople mean well, but when push comes to shove, they reveal their cowardice. (If you remember the scene in "Blazing Saddles" in which Van Johnson says, "Howard Johnson is right," you'll almost certainly laugh at an inappropriate moment in "High Noon." ) "High Noon" is a textbook example of the storyteller's art. The drama begins with the opening credits and doesn't let up until everyone's true character has been laid bare. This one is suspenseful and thrilling, and I find more to admire with every viewing.