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Man Without a Star

King Vidor · 1955 · Film

1h 29m · Western

This movie explores the life of a drifter and his struggle between adhering to his individual ideals and the demands of the chaotic, lawless environment around him.

IntenseGolden_ageThe Harsh Realities of Frontier LifeThe Quest for Identity and BelongingThe Conflict Between Law and LawlessnessIndividualism Versus Community ResponsibilityThe Corruption of the American Dream

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