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1955 · 103 min · NR

The Man from Laramie

Directed by Anthony Mann · Drama, Western

The Man from Laramie (1955) is a Drama film, directed by Anthony Mann set in New Mexico during the 1800s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
George Duning
Cinematography
Charles Lang
Cast
James StewartArthur KennedyDonald CrispCathy O'DonnellAlex NicolAline MacMahonWallace FordJack Elam

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Mexico
Setting
DesertRural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
RevengeFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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