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Shane

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Classic western starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin

Wyoming in the 1890s: a feud rages between homesteaders and rival cattlemen. Amid the unrest, hard-working Joe Starrett, his wife and young son try to stand theirground against the brutal Ryker gang. Then into heart of the conflict rides Shane, an enigmatic stranger with a past as a gunfighter.
(1953, PG)
See Films: pp 54-66 *****

Followed by World Book Day
Poet Murray Lachlan Young chooses his favourite book.

Contributors

Director:
George Stevens
Shane:
Alan Ladd
Marion Starrett:
Jean Arthur
Joe Starrett:
Van Heflin
Joey Starrett:
Brandon de Wilde
Wilson:
Jack Palance
Chris:
Ben Johnson
Lewis:
Edgar Buchanan
Ryker:
Emile Meyer
Torrey:
Eusha Cookjr
Mr Shipstead:
Douglas Spencer
Morgan:
John Dierckes
Mrs Torrey:
Ellen Corby
Presenter (World Book Day):
Murray Lachlan Young
Source: Radio Times

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