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Triumphs of a Man Called Horse

1983 · 86 min

A somber, slow-burn western that carries the weight of legacy and loss even as it builds toward a showdown.

Tagline: The Newest Adventure. The Greatest Challenge.
Overview: Shunka Wakan, formerly Lord John, helps his Dakota son defend their tribe against gold rushers.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, revenge, identity, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
revenge
identity
justice
betrayal
Places: countryside
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild