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High Noon

7.7/10

Rating

85 min

Runtime

1952

Release Year

Fred Zinnemann

Director

Cast

Gary Cooper, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Grace Kelly

Quick Synopsis

In a small town in New Mexico, Sheriff Will Kane discovers that a dangerous outlaw he previously arrested has been released from prison and is expected to arrive on the noon train with his gang, intent on killing him. Aware of the threat, Kane decides to confront them alone and seeks help from the townspeople to form a posse, but faces challenges in convincing them to support him.

Detailed Synopsis of High Noon

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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