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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance


 

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a classic Western movie made in 1962. It stars James Stewart, John Wayne and Lee Marvin, and was directed by John Ford.

Themes

The movie explores the "odd couple" relationship between Stoddard and Doniphon, and how the question of Liberty Valance is settled. It also discusses the "civilization" of the West, in its struggle between its outlaw past and the civilizing effects of the law, the government, and women.

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