The best way to enjoy Shane is to become fully invested in little Joey’s mindset. It’s really endearing to hear such a little excited voice say, “Gosh all mighty that was good!” After that, of course, Joey is completely gaga for Shane. He admires Shane like he’s a gun-slinging god, but these ideas seem to be mostly Joeys, since he never sees Shane shoot until later in the film. There are so many quick shots of Joey’s big eyes soaking up all the action. Shane tries to protect Joey from the violence going on in the valley, but with his small stature, Joey can hide easily and watches many of Shane’s fights in the saloon. Joey seems to portray the ideal audience and role for any cowboy film. There seems to be an inner struggle for Shane, he wants to settle down on a piece of land like Joe has, but he’s got a conscience that tells him he’s the best man for a fight.Īt just eleven years old, Brandon De Wilde earned an Oscar nomination for his supportive role as little Joey. But when pushed too far by Chis Calloway (Ben Johnson) or Wilson at the saloon, he can erupt into an old fashioned cowboy fist fighting machine. To the family, he shows a strong work ethic, respectful and placid attitude. Without being prompted, he works hard to take out a stump that has obviously been given up on by Joe. From the moment he just rides out of nowhere, we can tell from the start that he’s a good guy.
But Shane knows his place is to fight and Joe’s is with his family. When one of their own is killed by the notorious Wilson (Jack Palance), Joe is determined to fight for his land and family. As the violence against the settled families in the valley rises, some men talk of abandoning their homes and others want to fight. The mother, Marian (Jean Arthur) is weary of all the violence around the area lately and seems mildly disturbed at her sons fascination with guns. The father, Joe (Van Heflin) is thankful to have another strong man to help him with his work, and his son Joey (Brandon De Wilde) instantly idolizes Shane when he sees his gun. He stays to help the family around the ranch, grateful and respectful of their hospitality. He ends up volunteering for a suicide surveillance mission.When Shane (Alan Ladd) rides onto the peaceful Starrett family’s ranch, he sees that the Rykers, the local ruffian cattlemen, are trying to push them off the land they have settled on and built up. He meets up with a young virginal nurse (Jill Haworth) who is the girlfriend of BdW, says he'll drive her home from a party (I forget exactly) and rapes her. Kirk Douglas plays a booze and broads, good-time Charlie guy who is a pilot. i know that hair and makeup are frequently anachronistic but this takes it to a whole new level.
#BRANDON DE WILDE OSCARS MOVIE#
Picture a movie that starts around the time of Pearl Harbor, in Honolulu, yet all the women have 1965 teased hair styles and are wearing 1965 sheath dresses and stiletto heels.
Big name cast: John Wayne, Patricia Neal, Kirk Douglas, even Henry Fonda has a cameo role. a WWII movie (Pacific war) directed by Otto Preminger and filmed in black and white in 1965. Brandon deWilde was also in In Harm's Way which is kind of an odd film.
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