The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

Shane (1953)

Shane (Alan Ladd) is a gunslinger who pretty much uprooted a small Wyoming town when he only wanted to settle down as a farmhand. He ends up getting drawn into a battle between the people of the town and a cattle baron who wants to take the land. Shane is an emotional and honest look at the Western lifestyle. 

Shane is highly regarded as the best Western of the '50s. It was nominated for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor, Best Directing, and Best Writing in the 1954 Academy Awards. It was also nominated for four other awards in that year. 

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