1962 · 123 min · PG-13

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Name: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Genre: Western
Released: 1962
Duration: 123 min
Cast: John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien

Directed by John Ford · Western

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) is a Western film, directed by John Ford set during the 1800s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A western, with a melancholic tone. Themes of love & longing play out through frame narrative.

Composer

Cyril J. Mockridge

Cinematography

William H. Clothier

Cast

John WayneJames StewartVera MilesLee MarvinEdmond O'BrienAndy DevineKen MurrayJohn Carradine

The world of this film

Setting

Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Love & Longing

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

Melancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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