In these times of political polarization, “High Noon” (1952,
directed by Fred Zinnemann) may be one of the ultimate films about standing up
to bullies. It was written by Stanley Kramer and produced by his company (and
Republic Pictures) and released through United Artists, the independent film
company of the past.
The film, lasting 85 minutes, is a western shot in real
time, as a released con Frank Miller (Ian Macdonald) is due in a New Mexico town
at high noon on a train, and the sheriff Will Kane (Gary Cooper) will have to
deal with him and protect his new bride Amy Fowler (Grace Kelly).
The story concept is somewhat similar to the 1966 film “The
Chase” (2016/10/13).
I recall seeing this film at the old Buckingham Theater in
Arlington VA (now a post office) with mother before we met father at National Airport
coming back from a business trip. I remember the menacing clock being shown
repeatedly.
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