
Horizons West
LAWLESS RUTHLESS DEFIANCE!
Directed by Budd Boetticher
Produced by Universal International Pictures
A post-Civil War Western centered on the moral fracture between two brothers—one ambitious and corrupt, the other upholding the law—culminating in a tragic confrontation between ambition and duty.
Brothers Dan and Neil Hammond return to Texas after the Civil War. Ambitious Dan turns to rustling and then shady land deals to build an empire. Being held for a murder, he is rescued from a lynch mob by Neil, who is now the Marshal, but there is eventually a falling out between the brothers, good triumphing over evil.
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Is Horizons West violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Does Horizons West end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Horizons West sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Horizons West scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Horizons West easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Horizons West
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Horizons West
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Horizons West, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Horizons West, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Horizons West, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































