High Noon


"High Noon" is a 1952 American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Lloyd Bridges. The film is based on a short story titled "The Tin Star" by John W. Cunningham.

Set in the Old West town of Hadleyville, the story revolves around Marshal Will Kane (Gary Cooper), who is set to retire and marry his sweetheart, Amy Fowler (Grace Kelly). However, his plans are interrupted when news arrives that a notorious outlaw, Frank Miller, whom Kane had sent to prison, has been released and is due to arrive in town on the noon train, seeking revenge.

Despite the urging of his new wife to leave town, Kane chooses to stay and confront Miller and his gang, knowing that he will have to face them alone. As the clock ticks closer to noon, Kane struggles to gather support from the townspeople, who are reluctant to help him in his hour of need. 

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