Shane (1953): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Shane is a 1953 drama western directed by George Stevens, starring Jack Palance, Elisha Cook Jr. and Ben Johnson. It is based on Shane by Jack Schaefer. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $21,412 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography (Color). Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- George Stevens
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Shane by Jack Schaefer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shane About?
The premise of Shane without spoilers, adapted from Shane by Jack Schaefer.
A mysterious stranger arrives in a small Wyoming town and becomes embroiled in a conflict between a homesteading family and a ruthless cattle baron. As he defends the community against the baron's bullying and violence, the stranger’s past slowly comes to light. He must confront his own demons while inspiring the townspeople to fight for their way of life, ultimately shaping their destinies and leaving an indelible mark on the West.
Shane Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gunfighter
- bar fight
- farmhand
- farm
- quick draw
- frontier town
- dog
- saloon
- general store
- fistfight
- farmer
- cemetery
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- rancher
- wyoming
- father son relationship
- tree stump
- small town
- american civil war veteran
- courage
- revolver
- homesteader
- cattleman versus farmer
- cowboy
- shootout
- murder
- lord's prayer
- fight
- echo
- funeral
- drink thrown into someone's face
- deer
- dancing
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- drifter
- mother son relationship
- arson
- immigrant
- stoicism
- candy cane
- marriage
- chase
- national film registry
- target shooting
- fourth of july
- gunfight
- child with gun
- 1880s
- cattleman
- one against many
Shane Cast
Jack Palance leads the cast, with Elisha Cook Jr. and Ben Johnson. Directed by George Stevens; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Stevens
Also Starring in Shane
· 6 moreMore from George Stevens
More films directed by George Stevens, best-rated first: Swing Time, Giant, A Place in the Sun and Woman of the Year.
Shane Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shane 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 74% User score
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Shane Box Office
Shane grossed $21,412 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.4K
- International
- $21.4K
Shane Awards & Nominations
Shane won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography (Color). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1954, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
1 win8 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1954 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Cinematography (Color)
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Brandon De Wilde and Jack Palance
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Directing – George Stevens
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay)
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BAFTA 1954 2 nominations- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Van Heflin
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DGA Awards 1953 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – George Stevens
Shane Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Shane (1953) Original Trailer [FHD]
Shane Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “De man der verloren valleien” and “Etäisten laaksojen mies”.
- Also known as
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- De man der verloren valleien
- Etäisten laaksojen mies
- Arpages tis gis
- Шејн/Šejn
- 셰인
- Raíces profundas
- Mein großer Freund Shane
- L'Homme des vallées perdues
- Il cavaliere della valle solitaria
- 原野奇侠
- Shane, den tavse rytter
- Idegen a vadnyugaton
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- שיין
- Шейн
- Os Brutos Também Amam
- Vadiler Aslanı
- Arrels profundes
- 原野奇俠
- Shane, el desconocido
- شین
- Ο Άνθρωπος της Χαμένης Κοιλάδας
- Jeździec znikąd
- シェーン
- Mannen från vidderna
- เพชฌฆาตกระสุนเดือด
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Shane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Shane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shane?
Shane runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Shane released?
Shane was released on April 23, 1953.
Who directed Shane?
Shane was directed by George Stevens.
More films by George Stevens Who is in the cast of Shane?
Shane stars Jack Palance, Elisha Cook Jr. and Ben Johnson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shane make at the box office?
Shane grossed $21,412 worldwide.
How is Shane rated?
Shane has 85 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Shane based on a book?
Yes. Shane is adapted from Shane by Jack Schaefer.
What awards did Shane win?
Shane won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Cinematography (Color) at the Oscars 1954.
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