Movie Description
Shane is a classic 1953 Western film directed by George Stevens. The screenplay was adapted by A.B. Guthrie, Jr., and is based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer. The story follows a gunslinger, Shane (Alan Ladd), who becomes a farmhand for a simple homesteader family, the Starretts, in Wyoming. When a ruthless cattle baron and his gang seek to force the homesteaders out of the valley, Shane is drawn into the conflict, culminating in a gripping showdown. The film is noted for its Oscar-winning cinematography and superb performances. It has since become an iconic film in the Western genre.
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