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| Paramount Pictures | Release Date: April 22, 1962 |
Starring:
Andy Devine, Edmond O'Brien, James Stewart, Jeanette Nolan, John Carradine, John Qualen, John Wayne, Ken Murray, Lee Marvin, Vera Miles
Summary:
A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed.
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In a few characters and a gripping story, Ford dramatizes the debate about guns that still continues in many Western states. That he does this by mixing in history, humorous supporting characters and a poignant romance is typical; his films were complete and self-contained in a way that approaches perfection. Without ever seeming to hurry, he doesn't include a single gratuitous shot.
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It’s both the most romantic of Westerns and the greatest American political movie. But the movie is also romantic in another, intimate way—it’s a great love story and a painful triangle, involving the tenderfoot lawyer (James Stewart), his gunslinger friend (John Wayne), and the woman they both love (Vera Miles).
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Mr. Ford, who has struck more gold in the West than any other film-maker, also has mined a rich vein here. He is again exposing the explosive forces involving the advent of law, in the shape of Mr. Stewart, on the raw denizens of a lawless frontier town. When legend becomes fact, a newspaper editor tells Mr. Stewart, print the legend. In Liberty Valance, there is too much of a good legend.
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The reputation of this John Ford Western is undeservedly high: it's a heavy-spirited piece of nostalgia. John Wayne is in his flamboyant element, but James Stewart is too old for the role of an idealistic young Eastern lawyer who is robbed on the way West, goes to work in the town of Shinbone as a dishwasher, and learns about Western life.
Aug 1, 2021
Justice, democracy, violence and press are the mainstay themes of this marvellous film. This intelligent and mature yet fun western is masterfully directed by Ford and performed by every member of the cast. One of the best screenplays I have ever seen!
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May 12, 2023
One of John Wayne's best movies. Great cast as well. Story of the old west and new coming together.
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May 17, 2023
This movie is my favorite John Wayne movie. He plays the perfect good guy. That doesn't feel the need to be loved for just doing the right thing.
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