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The Restless Breed

1957 · 86 min

A lean, old-fashioned revenge western that moves at a steady clip and delivers a satisfying, uncomplicated showdown.

Directed by
Allan Dwan
Genres
Western
Tagline
Flaming out of the Blazing Heart of Texas!
Overview
Texas-border gunrunners kill a federal agent, whose son comes looking for revenge.

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Directed by
Allan Dwan
Genres
Western
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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
    Themes
    • revenge
    • justice
    • family
    • identity
    • found family
    Places
    • small town
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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