China 9, Liberty 37

A slow-burning, melancholic western that lingers on moral compromise and quiet tension, with a dusty, lived-in atmosphere.

Directed by

Monte Hellman

Genres

Action, Western

Starring

Fabio Testi, Warren Oates, Jenny Agutter

Tagline

The deadliest crossroad.

Overview

Gunslinger Clayton Drumm is about to be hanged when he is given a chance to live if he agrees to murder Matthew, a miner who has steadfastly refused to sell his land to the railroad company. Matthew’s refusal is a major obstacle to the railroad’s plans for expansion.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, isolation, survival, love

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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