"Liberty Valance" is a 1962 Western film directed by John Ford. The story follows Ransom Stoddard, a young lawyer who travels to the frontier town of Shinbone to establish his career. He faces challenges from the ruthless outlaw Liberty Valance, who terrorizes the community. The film explores themes of justice, morality, and the conflict between law and violence. It features notable performances by James Stewart as Stoddard and Lee Marvin as Valance. The famous line, "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend," highlights the film's commentary on myth-making in American culture.