Statements (368)
Predicate | Object |
---|---|
gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:novel gptkb:adventure gptkb:film |
gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television
gptkb:Shane_(TV_movie) gptkb:film stage play. radio drama. Shane (1953 film) Shane (film) |
gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1985
1953 |
gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:Shane_(musical) gptkb:television_adaptation |
gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film |
gptkbp:appears_in |
Shane (1953 film)
Shane (film) |
gptkbp:art_style |
pulp art
|
gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:heroism gptkb:American_cinema gptkb:conflict Western literature American identity nostalgia masculinity heroic archetype |
gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Jack_Schaffer
gptkb:Jack_Schaefer |
gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print digital |
gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:none None specific Best Cinematography (1954) |
gptkbp:based_on |
Shane (novel)
|
gptkbp:box_office |
$3 million
|
gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
|
gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Marian_Starrett
gptkb:Joe_Starrett gptkb:Rufus_Ryker gptkb:Chris_Calloway gptkb:The_Preacher gptkb:Little_Joe_Starrett Shane (the protagonist) the Starrett family Shane (character) |
gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:transformation
|
gptkbp:character_development |
Complex characters
Complex motivations Shane's struggle with his violent past. Shane's journey conflict with the antagonist relationship with the family |
gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Loyalty gptkb:nobility gptkb:Bravery Conflict-averse |
gptkbp:character_voice |
gptkb:Bob_Starrett
|
gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Joey_Starrett
|
gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Loyal_Griggs
|
gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Loyal_Griggs
|
gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
|
gptkbp:community_impact |
Post-war America
|
gptkbp:conflict |
land dispute
Land ownership Land dispute Ranchers vs Homesteaders Ranchers vs. Homesteaders |
gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Paul_Bacon
|
gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Jack_Schaefer
|
gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
positive well-received Acclaimed Widely acclaimed by critics. Highly acclaimed by critics. Positive reviews upon release |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Enduring popularity
Considered a classic inspired other works Enduring popularity. Considered a classic of the Western genre. Considered a classic of American cinema reference in popular media iconic Western character Considered one of the greatest Westerns of all time. Impact on the Western genre. Influenced the portrayal of Western heroes. Inspiration for the anti-hero archetype. Set a standard for Western films. Iconic Western novel iconic status in Western genre |
gptkbp:cultural_references |
Various media
used in various media Referenced in various media Referenced in various films and TV shows. analyzed in literary studies. inspired songs. often referenced in popular culture. featured in documentaries. discussed in film studies. inspired various parodies. influenced video games. examined in American history. |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of the American frontier
Referenced in various media. Symbol of the American West. |
gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
Western hero
|
gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:merchandise
gptkb:posters gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks Paintings Anti-hero a tragic figure a protector a gunslinger |
gptkbp:depicted_in_theater |
Stage adaptations
|
gptkbp:depicted_in_video_games |
Western-themed games
|
gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:George_Stevens
|
gptkbp:director |
gptkb:George_Stevens
|
gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
|
gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:George_Stevens_Jr.
|
gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:George_Stevens
|
gptkbp:ended |
ambiguous ending.
|
gptkbp:famous_quote |
' Shane! Come back!'
|
gptkbp:fate |
Mysterious departure
|
gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Van_Heflin
gptkb:Alan_Ladd gptkb:Jean_Arthur |
gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor |
gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_(1953) |
gptkbp:film_length |
118 minutes
|
gptkbp:film_score |
Orchestral score.
Iconic score by Victor Young. |
gptkbp:film_technique |
Emotional depth
Action sequences Moral ambiguity Symbolic imagery Classic Westerns Non-linear storytelling Natural lighting Character-driven narrative Use of wide shots. Use of landscape Character-driven storytelling. Character-driven narrative. Naturalistic dialogue. Emphasis on dialogue Close-ups for emotional impact. Symbolic use of landscapes. Use of wide shots Close-ups of characters Emphasis on moral conflict. Symbolism of the gun. Use of landscape. |
gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Idaho
gptkb:Jackson_Hole,_Wyoming |
gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:1949
|
gptkbp:follows |
A mysterious gunfighter
|
gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:Male
|
gptkbp:genre |
Western
|
gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
Ranchers
|
gptkbp:has_lore |
Hero's journey
|
gptkbp:historical_impact |
gptkb:American_West
|
gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Iconic status
|
gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray Released on DVD and Blu-ray. DVD and Blu-ray editions available. |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shane
|
gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:John_D._Mac_Donald
|
gptkbp:influence |
Existentialism
|
gptkbp:influence_on |
Film and literature
|
gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:comic_books gptkb:television_shows gptkb:Screenwriter gptkb:Star_Wars gptkb:theater_productions cultural studies popular music Film Westerns later Western novels. modern Western films. Future Western novels Literature about the West Numerous Western films numerous Western films |
gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Western novels
|
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:pulp_fiction gptkb:American_frontier gptkb:The_Searchers American literature American frontier mythology Western genre traditional Westerns classic Western films American frontier history. Classic Western tropes. |
gptkbp:influences |
American culture
Western genre graphic novel genre |
gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:High_Noon
gptkb:The_Searchers Numerous parodies and references in popular culture. Numerous Westerns |
gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:fan_fiction
gptkb:Shane_(TV_series) gptkb:literary_analysis Literary references fan art academic studies Numerous adaptations Shane (novel) Shane (graphic novel) |
gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Desire for peace
|
gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-23456-789-0
978-0-316-11680-0 |
gptkbp:language |
English
|
gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_icon
considered a classic Cultural reference Parodied in various shows. Influenced filmmakers Cited in film studies considered a classic. Cultural references in music. Cited in film studies. Inspiration for filmmakers. Iconic Western film Cinematic masterpiece Influenced many later Western films. influenced the Western genre. Classic American literature Influenced many Western films. remains popular in adaptations. |
gptkbp:literary_significance |
considered a classic of American literature.
|
gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Shane
|
gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:comics
|
gptkbp:merchandise |
Action figures
|
gptkbp:motif |
the past
the frontier the gunfighter |
gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Victor_Young
|
gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Victor_Young
|
gptkbp:narrative |
First-person
first-person Linear narrative |
gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
gptkbp:notable_awards |
AFI's 10 Top 10.
AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies. |
gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Marian_Starrett
gptkb:Jack_Wilson gptkb:Joe_Starrett |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
' Shane! Come back!'
' A man has to be what he is.' ' You can't get away from who you are.' |
gptkbp:notable_scene |
The dinner scene.
The final showdown. The farewell scene. The family dinner scene. The climactic confrontation. The introduction of Shane. The ride into town. |
gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:bull_riding
|
gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:200
192 |
gptkbp:plot |
A former gunfighter helps a homesteader and his family against a ruthless cattleman.
A mysterious drifter helps a family against a ruthless land baron. A former gunfighter protects a homestead from a ruthless land baron. |
gptkbp:plot_summary |
A mysterious drifter arrives in a small town.
He faces off against a ruthless cattleman. He helps a family defend their homestead. His past catches up with him. |
gptkbp:portrayal_of_violence |
Realistic
|
gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Alan_Ladd
|
gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:various_adaptations
Complex character |
gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
|
gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Shane
|
gptkbp:publication_year |
1953
|
gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
Pioneer Books |
gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1949
|
gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1949
|
gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
gptkb:New_York |
gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Shane:_The_Graphic_Novel
gptkb:Shane_(TV_series) Shane (1953 film) |
gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Marian_Starrett
|
gptkbp:relationship_with |
The Starrett family
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_joey |
gptkb:mentorship
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_marian |
Romantic tension
|
gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
gptkbp:release_date |
1953
April 23, 1953 1953-04-23 |
gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
Theatrical release. |
gptkbp:release_year |
1953
|
gptkbp:released_in |
1953
|
gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:Shane_(2010)
gptkb:Shane_(1970_TV_film) gptkb:Shane_(2010_TV_film) |
gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:Violence
gptkb:Sacrifice |
gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Jack_Wilson
|
gptkbp:runtime |
118 minutes
|
gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:A._B._Guthrie_Jr.
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:A._B._Guthrie_Jr.
|
gptkbp:series |
standalone
|
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Wyoming
gptkb:American_West |
gptkbp:soundtrack |
Victor Young's score
|
gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Van_Heflin
gptkb:Alan_Ladd gptkb:Jean_Arthur gptkb:Brandon_de_Wilde |
gptkbp:style |
Descriptive language
Dialogue-driven Narrative prose |
gptkbp:symbolism |
The gun
the gun as a symbol of power. the landscape as a symbol of freedom. The cowboy The frontier |
gptkbp:symbolizes |
Heroism
the lone hero |
gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults
adults |
gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:family Heroism Good vs Evil |
gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:identity gptkb:family redemption violence Good vs Evil Redemption. Heroism. The impact of violence. Good vs. evil. The struggle for land. |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Stevens
gptkb:Shane_Bieber gptkb:Shane_Dawson gptkb:Pat_Garrett_and_Billy_the_Kid gptkb:The_Sons_of_Katie_Elder |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|