Billy Crudup Revives Western Classic 'High Noon' with a Modern Twist
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High Noon, a theatrical adaptation starring Billy Crudup, transforms the classic Hollywood western into a musical with contemporary political relevance, featuring songs by Bruce Springsteen and a focus on community morality and courage, set against a backdrop of tension and debate about civic responsibility and American myths.
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