High Noon (1952)
High Noon (1952)
Shown in real time surely a challenge for director Fred Zinnemann this Gary Cooper classic also stars Grace Kelly and a terrific supporting cast. "Coop" won his second Best Actor Oscar on his fifth (and final) nomination playing Will Kane (AFI’s #5 hero). The film also won for Editing Musical Score and Song ("Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darlin’" – #25 on AFI’s 100 Top Movie Songs of All Time). The film director Zinnemann and its Writing were also nominated. Added to the National Film Registry in 1989. #33 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Movies list. #20 on AFI’s Most Heart-Pounding Movies list. #10 on AFI’s Top 25 Film Scores list. #27 on AFI’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies list.