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Two Rode Together

1961 · 109 min

A somber, character-driven western that balances moments of warmth with a sobering look at prejudice and belonging.

Directed by
John Ford
Genres
Western
Starring
James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones
Tagline
TOGETHER...THEY RODE INTO A THOUSAND DANGERS!
Overview
Two tough westerners bring home a group of settlers who have spent years as Comanche hostages.

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Directed by
John Ford
Genres
Western
Starring
James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • isolation
  • family
  • justice
  • redemption
Places
  • small town
  • wilderness
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour4
Realism7
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
western
Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Frank S. Nugent
Starring
James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal, Andy Devine, John McIntire, Paul Birch, Willis Bouchey
Cinematography
Charles Lawton Jr.
Runtime
109 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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