High Noon (1952)


High Noon
Release Date07 July 1952
TaglineSimple. Powerful. Unforgettable.
GenreDrama, Western
CountryUSA
Filming LocationsBurbank, California, USA
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
Sound MixMono
ColorBlack and White
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassPsychological Western
MoodFood for Thought, Nail-biters
ThemesOne Against the Mob, Sheriffs and Outlaws
TonesTense, Earnest, Atmospheric, Claustrophobic, Forceful
TagsAdversity, Gunfighter, Kill, Marriage, Obligation, One Against Odds, Outlaw [Western], Protection, Ranch, Retirement, Revenge, Sheriff, Shoot Out, Showdown, Small Town, Townspeople

High Noon is a 1952 American western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. The film tells in real time the story of a town marshal forced to face a gang of killers by himself. The screenplay was written by Carl Foreman.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Marshal Will Kane

Mayor Jonas Henderson

Deputy Marshal Harvey Pell

Helen Ramírez

Amy Fowler Kane

Judge Percy Mettrick

Martin Howe

Sam Fuller

Ian MacDonald
Frank Miller

Eve McVeagh
Mildred Fuller

Morgan Farley
Dr. Mahin - Minister

Harry Shannon
Cooper

Jack Colby

Robert J. Wilke
Jim Pierce

Ben Miller

Boy

Guy Beach
Fred - Coffinmaker

Jeanne Blackford
Mrs. Henderson

Gillis - Saloon Owner

Roy Bucko
Barfly

Bob Carson
Barfly

Howland Chamberlain
Hotel Clerk

Mrs. Simpson

Cliff Clark
Ed Weaver

Ben Corbett
Townsman

Trumbull

Paul Dubov
Scott

Charlie - Drunk in Jail

Dick Elliott
Kibbee

Virginia Farmer
Mrs. Fletcher

Tim Graham
Sawyer

Tom Greenway
Ezra

Harry Harvey
Coy

Chuck Hayward
Townsman

Chubby Johnson
First Old Timer on Hotel Porch

Nolan Leary
Lewis

Tom London
Sam

Merrill McCormick
Fletcher

James Millican
Deputy Sheriff Herb Baker

William Newell
Jimmy - Drunk with Eye Patch

William 'Bill' Phillips
Barber

Lucien Prival
Joe - Ramirez Saloon Bartender

Ralph Reed
Johnny - Town Boy

Second Old Timer on Hotel Porch

Ted Stanhope
Station Master

Director

Writer

Carl Foreman

John W. Cunningham

Producer

Carl Foreman
associate producer

producer

Original Music

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Jack Murton
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Production Designer

Rudolph Sternad
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Art Director

Ben Hayne
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Set Decorator

Murray Waite
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Makeup Department

Louise Miehle
hair stylist

Gustaf Norin
makeup artist

Production Manager

Clem Beauchamp
production supervisor

Percy Ikerd
unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Emmett Emerson
assistant director

Sound Department

Jean L. Speak
sound engineer

John Speak
sound

Special Effects

Willis Cook
special effects

Stunts

Regis Parton
stunts

Slim Talbot
stunt double

Don Turner
stunts

Jack N. Young
stunts

Camera and Electrical Department

Morris Rosen
head grip

Homer Plannette
gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Joe King
wardrobe: men

Ann Peck
wardrobe: women

Editorial Department

Harry W. Gerstad
editorial supervisor

Music Department

George C. Emick
music editor

musical director

Manuel Emanuel
orchestrator

Anthony Galla-Rini
musician: accordions

Paul Marquardt
orchestrator

Herbert Taylor
orchestrator

Other Crew

Sam Freedle
script clerk

Sally Hamilton
executive secretary

Nina Moise
dialogue director

Fred Polangin
merchandising director

Len Simpson
publicity director

Calvin Spencer
double: Lloyd Bridges

Production Company

Stanley Kramer Productions
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Distributor

United Artists

Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment

United Artists
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Constantin Film

Republic Pictures Home Video
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Kinowelt Home Entertainment
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Universal Pictures

VellaVisión

Paramount Home Entertainment

Maple Pictures

Artisan Entertainment

Chapel Distribution

Criterion Collection, The

Emerald

Republic Pictures Home Video

Miscellaneous

Sound Services
magnetic recording

Stanley Kramer Productions
current owner






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