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Flaming Star

Don Siegel · 1960 · Film

1h 32m · Western

This film explores the personal and cultural turmoil faced by a man caught between two worlds—one of his Anglo heritage and the other of his Native roots.

SomberGolden_ageConflict Between Cultures and IdentitiesThe Struggle for BelongingThe Impact of Violence on FamilyLoyalty and Betrayal in a Divided WorldThe Inevitability of Fate and Tragedy

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