The Man from Laramie (1955)
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Anthony Mann directed this brilliant psychological Western reminiscent of Shakespeare's King Lear. James Stewart plays Will Lockhart, who is obsessed with finding the man who sold automatic rifles to the Apaches, resulting in the death of his brother. Will enters the town of Coronado, NM, ruled by the blind and aging patriarch Alec Waggoman (Donald Crisp). Unaware that he is trespassing on Waggoman's land, he finds himself accosted by Alec's sociopathic son, Dave (Alex Nicol), who brutally beats Will and is ready to kill him. But Will is rescued at the last minute by Waggoman's adopted son, Vic Hansbro (Arthur Kennedy). Will finds that Waggoman has become increasingly concerned over who will inherit his vast empire. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, (more)
- Director(s):
- Anthony Mann
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Man from Laramie
Anthony Mann directed this brilliant psychological Western reminiscent of Shakespeare's King Lear. James Stewart plays Will Lockhart, who is obsessed with finding the man who sold automatic rifles to the Apaches, resulting in the death of his brother. Will enters the town of Coronado, NM, ruled by the blind and aging patriarch Alec Waggoman (Donald Crisp). Unaware that he is trespassing on Waggoman's land, he finds himself accosted by Alec's sociopathic son, Dave (Alex Nicol), who brutally beats Will and is ready to kill him. But Will is rescued at the last minute by Waggoman's adopted son, Vic Hansbro (Arthur Kennedy). Will finds that Waggoman has become increasingly concerned over who will inherit his vast empire. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 104 mins
Complete Cast of The Man from Laramie
- James Stewart - Will Lockhart
- Donald Crisp - Alec Waggoman
- Alex Nicol - Dave Waggoman
- Wallace Ford - Charles O'Leary
- James Millican - Tom Quigby
- Boyd Stockman - Spud Oxton
- John War Eagle - Frank Darrah
- Bill Catching - Mule Driver
- Jack Carry
- Arthur Kennedy - Vic Hansbro
- Cathy O'Donnell - Barbara Waggoman
- Aline MacMahon - Kate Canaday
- Jack Elam - Chris Boldt
- Gregg Barton - Fritz
- Frank de Kova - Padre
- Eddy Waller - Dr. Selden
- Frank Cordell - Mule Driver
- Director(s):
- Anthony Mann
- Writer(s):
- Frank Burt, Philip Yordan
- Producer(s):
- William Goetz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Mild Violence, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Westerns
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