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Forlorn River

1926 · 65 min Western
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A wanted-fugitive, called "Nevada," is wounded by a pursuing posse of lawmen, and is left to die on the desert by his companion, Bill Hall. He is rescued by a young rancher, Ben Ide, who is in love with Ina Blaine, daughter of a neighboring rancher. While "Nevada" is recovering, he and Ina fall in love but, through his loyalty to Ben, he sends her away. Going home, Ina falls into the clutches of Bill Hall, now heading a gang of rustlers, but the real leader is Les Setter who is posing as an honest rancher, and he has designs on Ina himself.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director John Waters
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a classic romantic triangle against the harsh backdrop of the frontier, relying on the tension between loyalty and betrayal. It explores whether a man branded an outlaw can find redemption, using the vast desert as a stage for moral reckoning.

What lingers after the final showdown is not just the dust of the chase, but the quiet weight of the choices made in the name of friendship and love. The true conflict smolders beneath the surface of every glance and drawn pistol. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Waters

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Watch as night falls, with the room dimly lit, to let the stark landscapes and moral dilemmas of the frontier fully envelop you.

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