Shane (1953) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1953 · 118 min · English

#3,847 2

Directed by

George Stevens

Starring

Ben Johnson, Elisha Cook Jr., Edgar Buchanan, Jack Palance, Van Heflin, Douglas Spencer

A mysterious stranger arrives in a small Wyoming town and becomes embroiled in a conflict between a homesteading family and a ruthless cattle baron. As he defends the community against the baron's bullying and violence, the stranger’s past slowly comes to light. He must confront his own demons while inspiring the townspeople to fight for their way of life, ultimately shaping their destinies and leaving an indelible mark on the West.