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The Farm in the Small Marsh
War arrives to a small secluded village in Vojvodina. The Germans take a group of hostages through the village and on their way molest a small boy. As revenge, the boy sets the German corn on fire. An intelligent and shrewd Gestapo officer Šicer arrives to investigate. He does not even suspect that he is up against a group of small boys, led by Milan and Vaso, and orders that all men from the village be taken to custody. He announces that one man will be shot each day unless the real culprit steps forward. Children contact the partisans.
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Plot Summary
A drifter arrives in a small town and becomes entangled with a local rancher's wife. He becomes involved in a violent land dispute, leading to a confrontation with the husband and his men.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with some critics praising Peter Fonda's performance and direction but others finding the plot derivative and the violence gratuitous. Audience reception was also lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric Western setting and Fonda's brooding presence.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Some noted its gritty portrayal of frontier life, while others found it overly bleak.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often mention the film's darker themes and Fonda's central performance. Some found it a solid, if unremarkable, Western, while others found it too slow-paced or violent.
Fun Fact
Peter Fonda not only directed and starred in 'The Farm in the Small Marsh' but also co-wrote the screenplay.
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