Content Warnings
- 🟢 10/100 Mild flirtation between characters.
- 🟢 20/100 Characters drinking alcohol in a saloon.
- 🟢 10/100 Characters shown smoking cigars.
- 🔴 70/100 Liberty Valance whips a man in a saloon.
- 🔴 80/100 Shootout resulting in a character's death.
- 🟡 50/100 Fistfight between two characters.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 40/100 Character uses a derogatory term.
Details for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Who directed The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was directed by John Ford.
What is the main plot of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The film follows Senator Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) as he returns to a small Western town for the funeral of an old friend, Tom Doniphon (John Wayne). Through flashbacks, the story reveals how Stoddard, a lawyer, stood up against the violent outlaw Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin) and how Doniphon played a crucial role in the events that shaped Stoddard's political career.
Who plays the villain Liberty Valance in the movie?
Lee Marvin portrays the ruthless outlaw Liberty Valance.
What is the significance of the title The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The title refers to the central mystery of the film—who actually shot Liberty Valance. The answer to this question has profound implications for the characters and the town, revealing themes of myth versus reality in the Old West.
What role does Vera Miles play in the movie?
Vera Miles plays Hallie Stoddard, the love interest of both Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) and Tom Doniphon (John Wayne). Her character is pivotal in the emotional and moral conflicts of the story.
