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The Man from Galveston

1963 · 57 min

A compact, old-fashioned courtroom western that moves quickly through tense testimony and small-town secrets, easy to follow and mildly gripping.

Directed by
William Conrad
Genres
Western
Tagline
The man who brought law and order to the Lone Star State
Overview
Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.
How it feels
Tense, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Justice, betrayal, guilt, power
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
William Conrad
Genres
Western
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 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
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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