Self-important, overly solemn, middlingly paced--all harbingers of what would become Stevens's later style. It's the western styled as Arthurian legend, flawlessly cast, undeniably splendid. The thematic attempt really takes off when the Black Knight himself, Jack Palance, arrives, or when
a dog mourns the passing of his master. And Brandon de Wilde had a very special line in children's roles--an ability to bring complexity and individual humor to the realm of childhood's longing. We love him very much.
SHANE stars Alan Ladd in the title role of the gunslinger who becomes a young boy's idol. Joe and Marion Starrett (Van Heflin and Jean Arthur) and their adventur...
Released:
1953
Rated:
NR
Length:
118 mins