Film Analysis: High Noon

As a large American metaphor, the movie High Noon by Fred Zinnemann is produced and launched based on the concept of a flowchart. The movie has astounding ideological freights however easy it looks. It is based on the premise of the return of evil guys into town whilst the reliable sheriff; Gary Cooper, is bound to retire. However, this does not allow the sheriff to retire smoothly however to do his legal duty and defend the people of Hadleyville town.
As the film starts, it portrays Hadleyville as a well-established society which experiences business success, a stable and reliable regulation enforcement agency, as well as a church that is very active. However, beneath the hide of uprightness of the town, there exist some significant weaknesses in infrastructure. Having been previously terrorized by a criminal by the name Frank Miller, an unexpected resurfacing of the offender happens as he returns after being set free from prison. Despite being paroled due to displaying good behavior while serving his prison sentence, the sheriff unlike other people of the town feels that the township is not safe. This is because Miller was a renowned murderer. Rather than siding with the sheriff who is primarily interested in ensuring their safety, people in the town refuse to be involved. They leave security matters in the hand of the retiring Marshall. They decline to get involved, take a stand, or rally to the side of the man who is responsible for their safety and comfortable existence.

This movie questions the moral responsibility of individuals in regards to doing the right thing. This stems an ethical dilemma making the movie exceptional amongst Westerns as it raised the question whether civilization is a phenomenon that an individual should fight for.