Shane (film)

Shane is a western film which tells the story of a gunfighter who comes to a quiet town and fights for the poor farmers against the evil cattle men. It was based on a 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer.

Awards

It won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Brandon De Wilde), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Palance), Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay.

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Academy Award - Best Cinematography, Color - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Best Director - Best Picture - Best Writing, Screenplay

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The original film has been deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

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Library of Congress - National Film Registry

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Shane was remade as a television series in 1966, starring David Carradine.

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Television series - 1966 - David Carradine

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Clint Eastwood directed a semi-remake of Shane, called Pale Rider starring himself and Chris Penn.

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Clint Eastwood - Pale Rider - Chris Penn

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