The crossword solution for the term LADD, ALAN FILM is SHANE, a five-letter word. Shane is a 1953 American Western film directed by George Stevens and starring Alan Ladd in the title role. The film tells the story of a mysterious drifter who helps a homesteading family fight off a ruthless cattle baron. It was nominated for six Academy Awards and won an Oscar for Best Cinematography. The film has become a classic of the genre and is often cited as one of the greatest Westerns ever made.