Movie

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass

1949 · 86 min

A classic Western that blends romance and tragedy, with a measured pace and a bittersweet ending that lingers.

Tagline: Branding their outlaw names ... into the fiery fame of the West !
Overview: Drifter Sam Bass shows up in Denton, Texas (soon to host a great horse race) looking for work. Before long, he attracts the attention of pretty storekeeper Katherine Egan (the sheriff's sister) and that wild frontiers woman, Calamity Jane. Circumstances make Sam richer by a very fast race horse. But his seemingly good luck with horses and women leads him to disaster. Will he be forced into a life of crime?
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, betrayal, fate, crime
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
fate
crime
justice
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild