The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a 1962 drama western directed by John Ford, starring James Stewart, Vera Miles and John Wayne. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- John Ford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance About?
The premise of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a frontier town, Senator Stoddard returns to attend the funeral of Tom Doniphon, a man with a shadowy past. Through flashbacks, the story unfolds, revealing Doniphon's brave opposition to the notorious outlaw Liberty Valance, who held the community in fear. As Stoddard and Doniphon face Valance, their contrasting methods of seeking justice lead to a thoughtful examination of heroism, loyalty, and the complex nature of freedom and its cost.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- told in flashback
- romantic rivalry
- senator
- funeral
- lawyer
- outlaw
- pistol
- showdown
- friendship
- revisionist western
- repeated scene from a different perspective
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- death of title character
- back in hometown
- wild west
- illiteracy
- drunkenness
- flashback within a flashback
- armed robbery
- dish washer
- town meeting
- confrontation
- saloon
- ensemble cast
- melancholic
- bittersweet
- marriage
- train
- cowardice
- 1910s
- frontier town
- 1880s
- restaurant
- rifle
- newspaper
- law and order
- stagecoach
- confession
- politician
- outlaw gang
- target practice
- stuffing paper into someone's mouth
- steak
- stagecoach robbery
- speech
- politics
- american southwest
- robbery
- political convention
- love triangle
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Cast
James Stewart leads the cast, with Vera Miles and John Wayne. Directed by John Ford; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Ford
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 94 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 78% User score
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Plot Summary
What happens in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in 1910, focusing on the successful aging U.S. senator Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) and his wife of twenty-five years, Hallie (Vera Miles). They return to the quaint western town of Shinbone to pay their respects at the funeral of Tom Doniphon (John Wayne), a man widely regarded as a good soul, albeit one whose life lacked remarkable distinction.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, scene by scene
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Awards & Nominations
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1963 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design (Black-and-White)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Paramount Movies Trailer
- Trailer The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance ≣ 1962 ≣ Trailer
- Clip "Tricks" Clip
- Featurette The New York Times Critics' Picks
How Well Do You Know The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
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 U.S. Senator Ransom Stoddard?
Cars in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
9 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.042 and the Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111.
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1960 Volkswagen unknown T1 Typ 2 Important role
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “L'uomo che uccise Liberty Valance” and “El hombre que mató a Liberty Valance”.
- Also known as
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- L'uomo che uccise Liberty Valance
- El hombre que mató a Liberty Valance
- Човекът, който застреля Либърти Валънс
- Mies joka ampui Liberty Valancen
- Ο άνθρωπος που σκότωσε τον Λίμπερτι Βάλανς
- Aki lelőtte Liberty Valance-t
- Ribati baransu wo utta otoko
- Czlowiek, który zabil Liberty Valance'a
- Kahramanin Sonu
- Mannen som sköt Liberty Valance
- Un tiro en la noche
- O Homem que Matou o Facínora
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- 리버티 벨런스를 쏜 사나이
- Людина, яка застрелила Ліберті Веленса
- Der Mann, der Liberty Valance erschoß
- Der Mann, der Liberty Valance erschoss
- 리버티 밸런스를 쏜 사나이
- Mannen som skjøt Liberty Valance
- L'Homme qui tua Liberty Valance
- O Homem que Matou Liberty Valance
- Человек, который застрелил Либерти Вэланса
- Kahramanın Sonu
- 双虎屠龙
- Manden der skød Liberty Valance
- Muž, který zastřelil Liberty Valance
- האיש שירה בליברטי ואלאנס
- Człowiek, który zabił Liberty Valance'a
- Bărbatul care l-a împușcat pe Liberty Valance
- リバティ・バランスを射った男
- L’home que va matar Liberty Valance
- مردی که لیبرتی والانس را کشت
- 雙虎屠龍
- Čovjek koji je ustrijelio Libertyja Valancea
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance FAQ: Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance released?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was released on April 22, 1962.
Who directed The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was directed by John Ford.
More films by John Ford Who is in the cast of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance stars James Stewart, Vera Miles and John Wayne, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance rated?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 94 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Was The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance nominated for any awards?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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