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High Noon
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
1952•1h 25m•NR•★ 7.7
Western
Synopsis
Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorFred Zinnemann
WriterCarl Foreman
CinematographyFloyd Crosby
MusicDimitri Tiomkin
Principal Cast
Gary CooperMarshal Will Kane
Thomas MitchellMayor Jonas Henderson
Lloyd BridgesDeputy Marshal Harvey Pell
Katy JuradoHelen Ramírez
Grace KellyAmy Fowler Kane
Otto KrugerJudge Percy Mettrick
Lon Chaney Jr.Martin Howe
Harry MorganSam Fuller
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 25m (85 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorFred Zinnemann
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
CountryUS
StudioStanley Kramer Productions
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