Shane

GPTKB entity

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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