
About
A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed.
Cast

John Wayne
Tom Doniphon

James Stewart
Ransom Stoddard

Vera Miles
Hallie Stoddard

Lee Marvin
Liberty Valance

Edmond O'Brien
Dutton Peabody

Ken Murray
Doc Willoughby

John Carradine
Maj. Cassius Starbuckle

Jeanette Nolan
Nora Ericson

Andy Devine
Marshal Link Appleyard
Keywords
funeral cowboy legend lawyer pistol gunslinger stagecoach rancher showdown outlaw to shoot dead
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Lists
#90 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
Edgar Wright's 1000 favorite movies Edgar Wright
Awards
Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White Edith Head