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Movie poster: The Call of the Cumberlands (1916)
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The Call of the Cumberlands

1916 · 63 min Drama
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

An aspiring New York painter returns home to the Kentucky mountains to settle a feud between two rival families.

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Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Frank Lloyd
Runtime 63 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs a classic clash between civilization and ancestral tradition, relying on the stark contrast between New York's urban sprawl and the Cumberland wilderness. The landscape itself becomes a character, echoing the depth of the families' feud.

Those who tire of frantic pacing will find a deliberate, morally complex drama where ethical choices drive the narrative. What lingers after is the feeling of an epic parable about duty and one's roots. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank Lloyd

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Watch in a quiet evening setting, allowing the slow-burn rhythm of this mountain saga to unfold.

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