High Noon (1952)

Ceremony Year: 1953Category: Best DirectorReleased: 1952

Nominated Talent & Credits

Fred Zinnemann— Fred Zinnemann

Synopsis / Overview

Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

Historical Academy Record

DIRECTING — 25th Academy Awards (1953)

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