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When a Man Sees Red

1917 · 70 min Western

Story based on a Saturday Evening Post story entitled "The Painted Lady," which was written by Larry Evans. First mate Luther Smith returns to his home port to discover that his sister has died after being raped. Not long after, his mother dies from grief. Smith swears revenge and ships out on a boat manned by Sutton, "the worst captain this side o' hell". Smith doesn't realize yet that Sutton is the one who ravished his sister, but at sea, his brutalities become obvious.

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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director Frank Lloyd
Runtime 70 min.

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When a Man Sees Red is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1917. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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