High Noon


2h 2000

Brief Synopsis

A remake of the 1952 western "High Noon," about lawman Will Kane, who promises his young bride, Amy, that he will leave his dangerous career to start a ranch. Just as the newlyweds are about to leave town, word comes that a man whom Kane sent to prison years earlier, is coming to town on the noon tr

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Western
Release Date
2000
Production Company
CFI Hollywood; Todd-Ao; William F. White International, Inc.
Distribution Company
Sonar Entertainment
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A remake of the 1952 western "High Noon," about lawman Will Kane, who promises his young bride, Amy, that he will leave his dangerous career to start a ranch. Just as the newlyweds are about to leave town, word comes that a man whom Kane sent to prison years earlier, is coming to town on the noon train seeking vengeance. Kane attempts to rally the town to fight the gunman, but not even his former deputy, Harvey, is willing to help. Harvey's cowardice infuriates his girlfriend, Helen, whose romantic past with both Kane and with the arriving gunman convinces her to pack up and leave town. As the dreaded noon hour approaches, Kane realizes he must stand alone against killer, despite his promise to his wife.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Western
Release Date
2000
Production Company
CFI Hollywood; Todd-Ao; William F. White International, Inc.
Distribution Company
Sonar Entertainment
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States August 20, 2000

Released in United States on Video June 19, 2001

The 1952 feature film "High Noon" starred Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Fred Zinneman directed the film from a script by Carl Foreman.

Previously in development at CBS for the 1996-97 season.

Began shooting April 17, 2000.

Completed shooting May 12, 2000.