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The Redhead and the Cowboy

1951 · 82 min

A lean, old-fashioned chase western that keeps moving through dusty territory, mixing gunplay, shifting loyalties and a wary romance.

Overview
Gil Kyle finds himself caught up in the politics and unrest of the American Civil War and soon gets himself framed for a murder. His only alibi is Candace Bronson, who is aiding the Confederate cause and has left the territory to deliver a vital message about a Yankee gold shipment. So he sets off in pursuit, running into desperados, government agents, and guerrilla fighters, who are more interested in profit than ideals. Written by Alfred Jingle

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • betrayal
  • war
  • loyalty
  • survival
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action, western
Directed by
Leslie Fenton
Written by
Jonathan Latimer, Liam O'Brien
Starring
Glenn Ford, Edmond O'Brien, Rhonda Fleming, Alan Reed, Morris Ankrum, Edith Evanson, Perry Ivins, Janine Perreau
Cinematography
Daniel L. Fapp
Runtime
82 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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