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The Horsemen

1971 · 110 min

A slow, proud, and punishing ride through honor and injury, with sweeping landscapes and a heavy sense of fate.

Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Starring: Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance

Tagline: A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.
Overview: In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse.

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Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Starring: Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 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
family
survival
obsession
redemption
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	5
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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