A senator returns to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.A senator returns to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.A senator returns to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 3 nominations total
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- TriviaJohn Wayne suggested Lee Marvin for the role of Valance after working with him in The Comancheros (1961).
- GoofsWhen teaching his students, Ransom asks what the supreme law of the land is. When a pupil (Pompey) gives the correct answer of the Constitution, he incorrectly tells him the right answer is the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is a statement of principles and a justification for the colonies' rebellion, but certainly not law in any way.
- Quotes
Ransom Stoddard: You're not going to use the story, Mr. Scott?
Maxwell Scott: No, sir. This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.
- ConnectionsEdited from Tales of Wells Fargo (1957)
- SoundtracksMain Theme
(The Dew Is On the Blossom) (1939) (uncredited)
from Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
Music by Alfred Newman
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Very Well Done
I imagine that many will say that this movie is dated. Since it is filmed in black and white, that will add to it being viewed as an old movie.
However, I believe the characters and acting lead to a most powerful movie. While we often see heroes and heroines portrayed as perfect people, the heroes and heroines in this movie seem much more true to life. They are wonderful, but never perfect. As such the movie hits closer to home and is more heart warming than most movies.
It did take a few minutes before I saw the greatness of this movie. At the start it almost seems a normal western. But as the characters unfold, coupled with excellent acting, the movie simply becomes much more. While John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart have been in many good movies, it is this movie that I likely will remember them the best.
However, I believe the characters and acting lead to a most powerful movie. While we often see heroes and heroines portrayed as perfect people, the heroes and heroines in this movie seem much more true to life. They are wonderful, but never perfect. As such the movie hits closer to home and is more heart warming than most movies.
It did take a few minutes before I saw the greatness of this movie. At the start it almost seems a normal western. But as the characters unfold, coupled with excellent acting, the movie simply becomes much more. While John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart have been in many good movies, it is this movie that I likely will remember them the best.
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- Jul 4, 2006
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- Covek koji je ubio Liberti Valansa
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- $3,200,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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