The Outlaw Josey Wales
...an army of one.
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
A revenge western about a solitary gunslinger haunted by massacre and pursued by the law, who finds unexpected purpose protecting a makeshift family of outcasts.
After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
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Is The Outlaw Josey Wales violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does The Outlaw Josey Wales end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Outlaw Josey Wales easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
