
Joe Kidd
If you're looking for trouble...he's Joe Kidd.
Directed by John Sturges
Produced by Malpaso Productions
A morally murky Western about a hired gunfighter caught between a dispossessed Mexican leader and a corrupt landowner, built on gunplay and the question of whose side justice is on.
A band of Mexicans find their U. S. land claims denied and all the records destroyed in a courthouse fire. Their leader, Louis Chama, encourages them to use force to regain their land. A wealthy landowner wanting the same decides to hire a gang of killers with Joe Kidd to track Chama.
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Is Joe Kidd violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is Joe Kidd scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Joe Kidd end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Joe Kidd easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Joe Kidd sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Joe Kidd
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Like Joe Kidd, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Joe Kidd, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































