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High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane (1980): Cast & Plot

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High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane is a 1980 western directed by Jerry Jameson, starring Lee Majors as Will Kane, Pernell Roberts and Tracey Walter. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Jerry Jameson
Genre
Western
Original language
English
Studio
Charles Fries Productions
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The story

What Is High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane About?

The premise of High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After resigning, former marshal Will Kane and his Amish wife, Amy, return to Hadleyville a year later hoping for peace. Instead they discover the town dominated by a ruthless bounty‑hunting marshal and his two trigger‑happy deputies, forcing Kane to once again draw his gun to protect the community.

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane Themes & Keywords

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  • long range rifle
  • abuse of power
  • bounty hunter
  • arrogance
  • binoculars
  • pursuit
  • train
  • doctor
  • hotel
  • ambush
  • villain
  • courage
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  • hero
  • intimidation
  • posse
  • ex convict
  • african american
  • racial slur
  • shooting a horse
  • outlaw
  • sheriff
  • small town
  • shootout
  • old west
  • showdown
  • tv sequel to theatrical movie
  • second part
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  • hotel clerk
  • dying man
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  • shaving
  • shotgun
  • shot to death
  • court
  • legacy sequel
  • horse
  • false accusation
  • black cowboy
  • wanted poster
  • alibi
  • judge
  • saloon
  • white flag
  • tracker
  • stolen horse
  • badge
  • cowboy
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Cast & crew

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane Cast & Characters

Lee Majors leads the cast as Will Kane, with Pernell Roberts as Marshal J.D. Ward and Tracey Walter as Harlan Tyler. Directed by Jerry Jameson; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Jerry Jameson, best-rated first: Heat, Captive, Last Flight Out and Land of the Free.

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Plot

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane Plot Summary

What happens in High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane 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

Will Kane, now a private citizen living with his family, returns to Hadleyville one year after the events of High Noon to attend to some business. Will Kane Lee Majors comes back to a town under the thumb of J.D. Ward Pernell Roberts, a corrupt marshal who allows his deputies to brutalize the citizens. Ward even shows his contempt by shooting the horses he had bought, knowing Kane cannot act against him. Nearby, the old conflict lingers as the deputy Harlan Tyler Tracey Walter remains a looming presence in town affairs.

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High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Délidő 2: Will Kane visszatér” and “Solo ante el peligro”.

Also known as
  • Délidő 2: Will Kane visszatér
  • Solo ante el peligro
  • Parte II: El regreso de Will Kane
  • High Noon II
  • W samo południe II: powrót Willa Kane'a
  • V pravé poledne 2
  • 정오의 결투

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High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane?

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane released?

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane was released on November 15, 1980.

Who directed High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane?

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane was directed by Jerry Jameson.

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Who is in the cast of High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane?

High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane stars Lee Majors as Will Kane, Pernell Roberts as Marshal J.D. Ward and Tracey Walter as Harlan Tyler, among 18 credited actors.

Does High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane have a post-credit scene?

No. High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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