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1943 · 76 min · NR

The Ox-Bow Incident

Directed by William A. Wellman · Western

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) is a Western film, directed by William A. Wellman set in Nevada during the 1800s. It runs 76 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Arthur C. Miller
Cast
Henry FondaDana AndrewsMary Beth HughesAnthony QuinnWilliam EytheHarry MorganJane DarwellMatt Briggs

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Nevada
Setting
RuralWilderness
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Guilt & Shame
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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