The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - (Ford;1962;USA) - ****
A senator visits a small town to attend the funeral of his old friend, and tells their story of how they modernized a territory and overcame an outlaw.
Although I think Once Upon a Time in The West is a much more poetic and deep portrayal of the modernizing west, this deserves a lot of credit to the inspiration of future westerns. A great cast and plot. There are moments of beautiful cinematography although it could've been used more. A classic of the genre. I think the importance is not in the west itself, but the honor of men.
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