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«dead man“- a film that was shot by one of the main representatives of independent American cinema, Jim Jarmusch. Its genre is not defined, it is very difficult to make it. This is a combination of a parable, a road movie (a journey, the characters are on the road all the time) and a western. The film takes place in the 70s of the XIX century. Young accountant William Blake lost his parents. After their death, he goes to the Wild West, he was promised a place in a metallurgical plant.
Upon arrival, William learns that the position is occupied by another lucky man. Frustrated, Blake decides to pass the evening at a local bar. Acquaintance with a former prostitute brings him big problems. He kills a man, and he himself is seriously injured. Blake is put on the wanted list, and a good reward is promised for his head.
Fate gives him a chance, William is found by an Indian who undertakes to nurse him. He mistakes William for another person. Two men go on a journey to a distant Indian haven …
This film is calleda masterpiece not for everyone“. If you agree with this opinion, you will certainly not mind seeing something similar. In this article you will find a list of films like 1995’s Dead Man.
10 Open space (2003)
Another story about the old West. Three cowboys Charlie Waite, Boss Spearman and Moz decide to tie up with a criminal past. They are based on open spaces Montans are engaged in cattle breeding and even hire an assistant – a handsome 16-year-old boy Button.
One day Moz goes to town on business and doesn’t come back. Boss and Charlie go after him. There, the cowboys learn some bad news. Moz was beaten and then imprisoned.
All this is nothing but the intrigues of the local landowner Dent Baxter, who hints to the Boss and Charlie that their lives are in danger. Dent is trying to establish his own rules, but cowboys are not the type who will obey the first comer.
9. Train to Yuma (2007)
The protagonist of the movieTrain to Hume» Dan Evans is a Civil War veteran. He owns a small ranch, but things are not going well for him. The crop is ruined by drought, and this is not the biggest problem. Railroad tycoons are trying to survive Dan and his family and take over their lands in order to lay a railroad in this territory.
When Evans is offered a small sum of money and a promise not to touch his land, he accepts without hesitation. You just need to deliver the dangerous criminal Ben Wade to the railway station, from where he will be taken to the city. There the criminal is waiting for the gallows. Dan, along with other desperate, goes on a dangerous journey …
8. For a Fistful of Dollars (1964)
«For a handful of dollars“- the first part of a trilogy about the Wild West, a spaghetti western that has received cult status.
The action takes place in a small town. There has been a war between two influential clans for a very long time. Notorious villains do not obey the laws, they are not interested in the opinions of other people.
Soon a vagabond shooter arrives in this city. He is not accustomed to submit and establishes his own rules here. Those who are not afraid to stand in his way will face inevitable death…
7. Iron grip (2010)
This western tells the story of a 14-year-old girl. She was left alone, the girl’s father was killed by bandit Tom Cheney. Matty is ready to do anything to avenge the death of her beloved dad.
There is one problem, Tom is hiding in Indian territory, where laws do not apply. Matty is not afraid. She sells her father’s property and hires an assistant – Ruben. This is a hot-tempered drunk, a former marshal who has not yet lost his iron grip.
They will be accompanied by the Texas Ranger LaBeef, he has his own goal – Cheney killed the senator and must be punished. The trio sets out on the road early in the morning. What lies ahead for them?
6. Salvation (2014)
America, 70s. The protagonist of the film, John, loses his entire family. His loved ones are killed by bandits. The man makes an oath to himself that he will definitely take revenge on the killer. He kept his word, the bandit is dead.
John does not even assume that he started the chain of deaths. The brother of the killer – the leader of the gangsters Delarue also dreams of revenge. He plans to destroy the entire village unless the locals give him John. Of course, people are not going to risk their lives. For your own sake salvation they are ready to betray anyone …
5. Local (2014)
The action of the filmLocaltakes place in America, in 1855. Mary B Cuddy is a single woman, she farms and does well. The local church gives her a commission: they need to transport three women with mental disorders from Nebraska to Iowa.
Before leaving, Mary meets an elderly cowboy who is sentenced to death by vigilantes. She saves him, in gratitude the man agrees to accompany her on the trip. Mary has a companion and protector, but this path will not be easy, there are many difficulties and dangers ahead of them …
4. Django Unchained (2012)
1858 The protagonist of the movieDjango freed» King Schultz used to be a dentist, now he’s a bounty hunter.
A man frees a slave named Django. He doesn’t do it out of the goodness of his heart. He needs a slave to help him find the Brittle Brothers gang. Before Django worked on the plantation and often saw the brothers. King hopes that the man will help him in this difficult matter. He offers him a good deal.
Django’s freedom and the salvation of his wife, Broomhilda, are at stake. Of course, he will not refuse such an opportunity. Thus begins the collaboration between King and Django…
3. Proposal (2005)
1880, Australia. Residents of a small town have long forgotten what a quiet life is. Not far from the city lives a bloodthirsty criminal Arthur Burns. Each of his forays into the city ends sadly: robbery, violence, murder.
Police Captain Stanley is powerless in this situation. He soon realizes that he can’t do it alone. He comes up with a cunning plan. Stanley apprehends two petty criminals, Arthur’s brothers Charles and Mike.
He puts Charles in front of a difficult choice – makes him proposal. The man must kill his older brother Arthur, otherwise the younger brother Michael will be hanged. Charles chooses the second option, but he hasn’t seen Arthur for too long and has no idea what he’s capable of…
2. Blackthorn (2011)
The protagonist of the movieBlackthorn» an elderly man Butch Cassidy dreams of returning to his homeland in the United States. He lived in Bolivia for many years, but now he is ready to say goodbye to this country without regret.
He travels to the capital to withdraw the remaining money in the bank, and also to sell the horses. The trip was unsuccessful, Butch was shot at, his horse ran away with the money.
The shooter gave his name – Eduardo Apoca. He told Cassidy about stealing a fortune from mine owner Simon Patiño. The money is hidden in the mine, it remains only to pick it up. Eduardo asks Butch to help, he agrees – he really needs money …
1. The Mole (1970)
Mexican warrior El Topo travels through the desert with his 7-year-old son. On the way, they come across a village, all the locals of which are killed. The man wants to find the culprits, later he finds out that the colonel’s people did it.
El Topo deals with the villain and takes possession of his woman. He names her Mara, the beauty agrees to love him only on one condition. The warrior must defeat the masters of the four revolvers who live in the desert…
The film “The Mole” contains many violent scenes, it caused rejection in a conservative society.