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Coward of the County

1981 · 95 min

A somber, old-fashioned rural melodrama that builds quietly toward a grim, cathartic act of violence.

Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Overview
A lifelong yellow-belly who made a deathbed promise to his father to be a pacifist seeks bloody revenge on the men who gang-raped his wife.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Revenge, violence, family, justice
Content
Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
Note
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Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex strong
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight8

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, tv movie
    Directed by
    Dick Lowry
    Written by
    Clyde Ware, Jim Byrnes
    Starring
    Kenny Rogers, Fredric Lehne, Largo Woodruff, Mariclare Costello, Ana Alicia, William Schreiner, Frank Koppala, Todd Waring
    Cinematography
    Steven Poster
    Runtime
    95 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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