The Man from Laramie (1955)

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

Director(s):

Anthony Mann

Writer(s):

Philip Yordan, Frank Burt

Producer(s):

William Goetz

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NR(Questionable for Children, Mild Violence)

Categories:

Westerns

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