Movie

South of St. Louis

1949 · 88 min

A sturdy, sun-baked Western that moves briskly through friendship, betrayal, and gun-smuggling, with a bittersweet edge.

Tagline: Warner Bros.' Thundering New Triumph!
Overview: With the advent of the American Civil War, three partners in a ranch see how this is destroyed. Needing money, will join the Confederate troops, each for their particular motivations.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, betrayal, revenge, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 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: friendship
betrayal
revenge
loyalty
war
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild