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High Noon (1952): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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High Noon is a 1952 action thriller directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Gary Cooper and Harry Morgan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $217 worldwide. It won 4 Oscars, including Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) and Actor, and 8 awards in all. It holds 77% on TMDB.

worldwide gross
$217
Oscars won
4
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High Noon (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Western
Original language
Chinese
Studio
United Artists
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High Noon About?

The premise of High Noon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a quiet Western town, a determined marshal finds himself facing a dangerous gang of outlaws seeking retribution. With no backup and as the clock approaches high noon, he must overcome his personal demons and find the courage to confront them alone, hoping to protect the town and its citizens from impending violence.

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Cast & crew

High Noon Cast

Lon Chaney Jr. leads the cast, with Gary Cooper and Harry Morgan. Directed by Fred Zinnemann; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fred Zinnemann

More films directed by Fred Zinnemann, best-rated first: The Sundowners, The Day of the Jackal, The Nun's Story and A Man for All Seasons.

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Ratings

High Noon Reviews & Ratings

High Noon holds 77% on TMDB.

Plot

High Noon Plot Summary

What happens in High Noon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the late 1890s, Will Kane is the chief marshal of Hadleyville, a small town in the New Mexico Territory, and despite all of his deputies having resigned, he continues to serve out of a steadfast sense of duty. His new wife, Amy, a Quaker pacifist who deplores violence, urges him to retire and become a farmer.

However, Kane learns that Frank Miller, a gunfighter he brought to justice years earlier, has been pardoned and will arrive in Hadleyville on the noon train. Miller’s old gang has returned to join him, and a message arrives stating that his first order of business will be to murder Kane as revenge for the conviction.

Full summary

The whole story of High Noon, scene by scene

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Box office

High Noon Box Office

High Noon grossed $217 worldwide.

1952 box office

Worldwide gross

$217

Awards

High Noon Awards & Nominations

High Noon won 4 Oscars, including Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) and Actor, and 8 awards in all.

8 wins15 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

High Noon Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 4 featurettes.

All 7 videos
High Noon (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Trailer HIGH NOON (4K Restoration) New & Exclusive Trailer
  • Clip "Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be like you"
  • Featurette William Friedkin on HIGH NOON
  • Featurette Gary Cooper winning Best Actor for "High Noon"
Quiz

How Well Do You Know High Noon?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the role of Marshal Will Kane?
Details

High Noon Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Le Train Sifflera 3 Fois” and “12 Uhr Mittags”.

Also known as
  • Le Train Sifflera 3 Fois
  • 12 Uhr Mittags
  • Тачно у подне
  • Sol davant el perill
  • Al Punt del Migdia
  • Solo Ante el Peligro
  • ฮายนูน
  • صلات ظهر
  • ماجرای نیمروز
  • Zwölf Uhr mittags
  • Mezzogiorno di Fuoco
  • Le train sifflera trois fois
+24 more
  • Ровно в полдень
  • 正午
  • Kahraman Şerif
  • Délidő
  • Το Τρένο θα Σφυρίξει Τρεις Φορές
  • Sheriffen
  • O Comboio Apitou Três Vezes
  • V pravé poledne
  • W samo południe
  • בצהרי היום
  • 하이 눈
  • Matar ou Morrer
  • Точно по пладне
  • Sheriffi
  • Karštas Vidudienis
  • Рівно опівдні
  • 日正當中
  • Na pravé poludnie
  • เที่ยง ดวล เดือด
  • A la Hora Señalada
  • La amiază
  • نیمروز
  • 真昼の決闘
  • Točno u podne

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FAQ

High Noon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of High Noon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Noon?

High Noon runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was High Noon released?

High Noon was released on July 30, 1952.

Who directed High Noon?

High Noon was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

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Who is in the cast of High Noon?

High Noon stars Lon Chaney Jr., Gary Cooper and Harry Morgan, among 10 credited actors.

How much did High Noon make at the box office?

High Noon grossed $217 worldwide.

How is High Noon rated?

High Noon has 77% on TMDB.

What awards did High Noon win?

High Noon won 8 awards from 15 nominations, including Best Music, Original Score – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 1953.

Does High Noon have a post-credit scene?

No. High Noon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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