Два флага Запада (1950)
UNFURLS THE BANNER TO HIGH ADVENTURE!
Жанр : военный, вестерн
Время выполнения : 1Ч 32М
Директор : Robert Wise
Краткое содержание
Действие фильма происходит в последние дни гражданской войны. Полковник Клэй Такер, один из командиров пленных конфедератов, вместе со своими кавалеристами соглашается объединиться с солдатами армии США для борьбы против индейцев в Нью-Мексико. Новый командир Такера - Кеннистон - презирает всех южан, обвиняя их в смерти своего брата. Кеннистон страстно влюблен во вдову своего брата - Елену. Кроме того, он ненавидит индейцев, и ставит под угрозу безопасность своего форта, убивая сына вождя Сатанка. Кажется, что у Кеннистона есть лишь один путь очиститься от демонов внутри себя...
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