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Difference between revisions of "High Noon (1952)"
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[[Image:high noon poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''High Noon'' (1952)]] | [[Image:high noon poster.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''High Noon'' (1952)]] | ||
| − | '''''High Noon''''' is the classic 1952 | + | '''''High Noon''''' is the classic 1952 Western starring [[Gary Cooper]] as Will Kane, a recently retired marshal of a small town who finds himself at odds with his pacifist wife and the town citizens when a killer is found to be arriving on the noon train to take revenge. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann (''[[Behold a Pale Horse]], [[From Here to Eternity]], [[The Day of the Jackal]]'') and would go on to receive Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Editing. ''[[High Noon Part II: The Return of Will Kane]]'' was a television film sequel that aired in 1980. In 2000, a [[High Noon (2000)|television film remake]] starring [[Tom Skerritt]] as Will Kane aired in the US on the TBS channel. In addition, the themes of a single lawman facing down incredible odds would be seen in numerous films of varying genres over the next 5 decades including ''[[Outland]]'' and ''[[Cop Land]]''. |
{{Film Title|High Noon}} | {{Film Title|High Noon}} | ||
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[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.]] | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|[[Colt Single Action Army]] w/ 4.75" barrel, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.]] | ||
[[Image:HN 11.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Frank Miller ([[Ian MacDonald]]) is armed with the Quickdraw SAA.]] | [[Image:HN 11.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Frank Miller ([[Ian MacDonald]]) is armed with the Quickdraw SAA.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:HN 15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The SAA Quickdraw is in his left hand.]] | + | [[Image:HN 15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ben Miller (Sheb Wooley) with two Colt SAAs, an Artillery and a Quickdraw. The SAA Quickdraw is in his left hand.]] |
[[Image:HN 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Frank takes cover while armed with the revolver.]] | [[Image:HN 13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Frank takes cover while armed with the revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:HN 17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Amy Kane ([[Grace Kelly]]) fires the SAA through a window.]] | [[Image:HN 17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Amy Kane ([[Grace Kelly]]) fires the SAA through a window.]] | ||
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[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Ca]] | [[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1873 carbine - 1st generation rifle - 44-40 Ca]] | ||
[[Image:HN 04.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Will is also seen checking a few of the [[Winchester Model 1873]]'s in the sheriff's office.]] | [[Image:HN 04.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Will is also seen checking a few of the [[Winchester Model 1873]]'s in the sheriff's office.]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Western Movie]] | [[Category:Western Movie]] | ||
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[[Category:National Film Registry]] | [[Category:National Film Registry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:35, 27 February 2019
High Noon is the classic 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper as Will Kane, a recently retired marshal of a small town who finds himself at odds with his pacifist wife and the town citizens when a killer is found to be arriving on the noon train to take revenge. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann (Behold a Pale Horse, From Here to Eternity, The Day of the Jackal) and would go on to receive Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Editing. High Noon Part II: The Return of Will Kane was a television film sequel that aired in 1980. In 2000, a television film remake starring Tom Skerritt as Will Kane aired in the US on the TBS channel. In addition, the themes of a single lawman facing down incredible odds would be seen in numerous films of varying genres over the next 5 decades including Outland and Cop Land.
The following weapons were used in the film High Noon:
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Single Action Army Artillery Model (5.5" barrel)
Marshal Will Kane (Gary Cooper) is seen carrying the Artillery model of the Single Action Army. Deputy Harvey Pell (Lloyd Bridges) also carries a SAA, but doesn't use it.
Single Action Army Quickdraw Model (4.75" barrel)
Members of the Miller gang are seen carrying the Quickdraw model. Frank Miller (Ian MacDonald) carries a nickel Quickdraw while his brother Ben carries one as well as an Artillery. Will's wife Amy (Grace Kelly) is also seen holding one.
Winchester 1873
Will is also seen checking a few of the Winchester Model 1873's in the sheriff's office.
