The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance_
"Together for the first time"
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
Starring
John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles
Box Office
$8.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance earned $8.0M worldwide on a $3.2M budget — a 150% return on investment.
Year context
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was released 64 years ago in 1962.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a Western film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (20)
John Wayne
Tom Doniphon
James Stewart
Ransom Stoddard
Vera Miles
Hallie Stoddard
Lee Marvin
Liberty Valance
Edmond O'Brien
Dutton Peabody
Andy Devine
Marshal Link Appleyard
Ken Murray
Doc Willoughby
John Carradine
Maj. Cassius Starbuckle
Jeanette Nolan
Nora Ericson
John Qualen
Peter Ericson
Willis Bouchey
Jason Tully - Conductor
Carleton Young
Maxwell Scott
Woody Strode
Pompey
Denver Pyle
Amos Carruthers
Strother Martin
Floyd
Lee Van Cleef
Reese
Robert F. Simon
Handy Strong
O.Z. Whitehead
Herbert Carruthers
Paul Birch
Mayor Winder
JH
Joseph Hoover
Charlie Hasbrouck - Reporter for 'The Star'
BOX OFFICE
$3.2M
Budget
$8.0M
Revenue
+150%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (1,252 votes)
Budget
$3,200,000
Box Office
$8,000,000
Profit
+$4,800,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance about?
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
How long is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The cast of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance includes John Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien.
How much did The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance make at the box office?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance earned $8,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,200,000.
What is the rating of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 1,252 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Western