
Flaming Star
CHOOSE!... Between your white father and your Kiowa mother !
Directed by Don Siegel
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A tragic Western exploring the impossible position of a man torn between his dual heritage as racial conflict forces an irreconcilable choice.
Pacer Burton, a young man of mixed Kiowa and white heritage, is caught between two worlds as conflict erupts between Native Americans and white settlers in Texas.
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Questions people ask
Is Flaming Star sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Flaming Star violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Flaming Star scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Flaming Star end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Flaming Star easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Flaming Star
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Flaming Star
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Flaming Star, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Flaming Star, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Flaming Star, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































