Wichita

A sturdy, sincere frontier drama that builds quiet tension around principle and violence, feeling classic and unhurried.

Directed by

Jacques Tourneur

Genres

Western

Starring

Joel McCrea, Vera Miles, Lloyd Bridges

Tagline

THE TRUE SAVAGE STORY OF WYATT EARP!

Overview

Former buffalo hunter and entrepreneur Wyatt Earp arrives in the lawless cattle town of Wichita Kansas. His skill as a gun-fighter makes him a perfect candidate for Marshal, but he refuses the job until he feels morally obligated to bring law and order to this wild town.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, morality, violence, power

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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