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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962 • PG-13 • 2h 3m • Western, Drama • Paramount Pictures

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Box Office

Domestic Total
$8M
Final
Worldwide Total
$8M
$498 international
Budget$3.2M
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Profitability

Return on Budget
Theatrical breakeven point is approx. 2.5x production budget

Domestic vs International Split

Cast & Crew

Directed byJohn Ford
ScreenplayJames Warner Bellah, Willis Goldbeck
Produced byWillis Goldbeck, John Ford
CinematographyWilliam H. Clothier
Music byCyril J. Mockridge
StarringJohn Wayne, James Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien
StudioParamount Pictures

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