The story of a man who was too proud to run!
小镇执法官威尔·凯恩（加里·库柏 Gary Cooper 饰）在卸任的当天，同未婚妻艾米（Grace Kelly 饰）举行了婚礼，两人预备开始蜜月旅行的当口，小镇迎来了三位不速之客，他们是皮尔斯、科比和本，三人在火车站等候五年前被威尔抓获的恶棍弗兰克·米勒。预感小镇将被卷入一场血腥仇杀的人们纷纷躲避，或者力劝威尔离开，但前任执法官执意留下，并开始在镇上寻找帮手，岂料不得升迁的员警哈维、当年审判弗兰克的法官等人全部与此事撇清了关系，新婚妻子亦不支持威尔的坚守，孤立无援的威尔只得拿起自己的枪战斗…… 这部影片中的时间与真实世界中的时间步调一致。本片获1953年奥斯卡最佳男主角奖等十余项专业褒奖。
"High Noon," released in 1952 and produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and United Artists, is a gripping Western that transcends its genre to become a timeless tale of moral courage and individual responsibility. Directed by Fred Zinnemann and set in the small town of Hadleyville, the film follows Marshal Will Kane, portrayed by Gary Cooper, as he faces a moral dilemma on his wedding day. Just as he is about to retire and leave town with his new Quaker bride, Amy (Grace Kelly), Kane learns that Frank Miller, a dangerous outlaw he had previously sent to prison, is arriving on the noon train to seek revenge. Despite the pleas of his townspeople and his own desire for a peaceful life, Kane decides to stay and confront Miller and his gang alone, showcasing the film's central theme of standing up for what is right, even when it means standing alone. The film's real-time narrative, unfolding over the course of 85 minutes leading up to the climactic noon showdown, adds a palpable sense of urgency and tension. Cinematographer Floyd Crosby masterfully captures the stark, sun-drenched streets of Hadleyville, enhancing the film's atmosphere of impending doom. The use of the clock, prominently featured throughout the film, serves as a constant reminder of the inexorable march toward the confrontation, heightening the suspense. The score by Dimitri Tiomkin, with its haunting theme song "Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin'," complements the film's tension and has become iconic in its own right, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. "High Noon" is not just a Western; it is a powerful allegory for the political climate of the early 1950s, often interpreted as a critique of McCarthyism and the Hollywood blacklist. Will Kane's struggle to find support from the townspeople, who are either indifferent or too afraid to help, mirrors the fear and cowardice that pervaded American society during the Red Scare. The film's screenwriter, Carl Foreman, was himself blacklisted and forced to leave the country shortly after the film's release, adding a layer of real-world poignancy to the story. This subtext elevates "High Noon" from a mere genre piece to a profound statement on integrity and the cost of standing up against injustice. Gary Cooper's portrayal of Will Kane earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film itself won three more Oscars, including Best Film Editing and Best Original Score. Cooper's performance is understated yet powerful, embodying the quiet strength and moral conviction of a man determined to do what is right, regardless of the personal cost. "High Noon" remains a landmark film, not only for its thrilling narrative and technical achievements but also for its enduring message about the importance of personal integrity and the courage to stand alone in the face of overwhelming odds.
年份1952
预算730000$
收入8000000$
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类型西部惊悚
制作国家United States of America
