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7.1 / 10(275 votes)IMDbNR19551h 43mUnited States of America

The Man from Laramie

“The man you'll never forget!”

Synopsis

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.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 31, 1955

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 10, 2012

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anthony Mann
Screenplay & Story
Philip Yordan, Frank Burt
Original Score
George Duning
Original Title
The Man from Laramie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Studios
William Goetz Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anthony Mann

Screenplay & Story

Philip Yordan, Frank Burt, Thomas T. Flynn

Original Score & Music

George Duning

Director of Photography

Charles Lang

Film Editing

William A. Lyon

Producers

William Goetz

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Lang

Charles Lang

Director of Photography

William A. Lyon

Editor

Philip Yordan

Philip Yordan

Screenplay

Anthony Mann

Anthony Mann

Director

George Duning

George Duning

Original Music Composer

Frank Burt

Screenplay

William Goetz

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Laramie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Man from Laramie about?

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.

Who directed The Man from Laramie?

The Man from Laramie was directed by Anthony Mann.

Who stars in The Man from Laramie?

The principal cast of The Man from Laramie includes James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Donald Crisp, Cathy O'Donnell, Alex Nicol.

When was The Man from Laramie released and how long is it?

The Man from Laramie was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

Who composed the musical score for The Man from Laramie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Laramie was composed by George Duning.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Laramie?

The Man from Laramie holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).