Movie

Murieta

1965 · 107 min

A somber, revenge-driven western that turns a bandit's tragedy into a brooding, violent morality tale.

Overview: The fictionalized story of Joaquin Murrieta, a real life Mexican bandit who terrorized California with his gang of raiders and cutthroats during the first half of the 19th century. Some saw him as a murderous outlaw, others as the Mexican Robin Hood.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, justice, betrayal, grief
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
betrayal
grief
violence
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild