Film historians Julie Kirgo and Alan K. Rode share their insights into what makes HIGH NOON one of the best western's of all time. Along the way, we explore screenwriter Carl Foreman and the Hollywood Blacklist, why Gary Cooper was the right choice for the part of Marshall Will Kane, Katie Jurado's portrayal as a strong, independent Mexican woman, Fred Zinnemann's flawless direction, Floyd Crosby's bleak cinematography, Dimitri Tiomkin's Oscar-winning score, and the myriad of prominent character actors that fill out the movie. We also preview the new 4KUHD release of the film on May 7, 2024 from Kino Lorber.

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HIGH NOON 4KUHD
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HIGH NOON BLU-RAY
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HIGH NOON: The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic - Book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4SJWKA?...

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