The Man from Laramie
Seen it?1955 | 103 min | Drama, Western
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Will Lockhart arrives in Coronado, an isolated town in New Mexico, in search of someone who sells rifles to the Apache tribe, finding himself unwillingly drawn into the convoluted life of a local ranching family whose members seem to have a lot to hide.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Mann
- James StewartWill Lockhart
- Arthur KennedyVic Hansbro
- Donald CrispAlec Waggoman
- Cathy O'DonnellBarbara Waggoman
- Alex NicolDave Waggoman
- Aline MacMahonKate Canaday
- Wallace FordCharley O'Leary
- Jack ElamChris Boldt
- John War EagleFrank Darrah
- James MillicanTom Quigby