Dawn Rider

A dusty, straightforward western that delivers familiar revenge beats and a love triangle without much surprise.

Directed by

Terry Miles

Genres

Action, Western

Starring

Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater, Jill Hennessy

Tagline

Justice is a quick draw.

Overview

A gripping story of vengeance and passion set in the American West. When the father of gunslinger John Mason is shot to death by masked bandits, Mason sets out with guns blazing to track down those who killed him. During his quest, he finds himself involved in a grim love triangle when he falls for Alice, the determined and beautiful woman also adored by John’s best friend. Based on the timeless John Wayne adventure, Dawn Rider is a riveting saga of retribution, duty and valor in the American West.

How it feels

Dark, earnest and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, family, love, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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