Journey Through Rosebud
Journey Through Rosebud

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Journey Through Rosebud

1972
Movie
93 min
English

A young draft dodger helps militant Native Americans in their protest against the government at Wounded Knee.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Sidney J. FurieGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

An aging rancher in the Montana wilderness struggles to maintain his way of life as modernity encroaches. He finds himself in conflict with a young man who represents the changing times. The film explores themes of tradition, independence, and the clash between generations.

Critical Reception

Journey Through Rosebud received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics were divided, with some praising the performances and the evocative cinematography of the Montana landscape, while others found the plot slow and the themes underdeveloped. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its relative obscurity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric cinematography and Robert Mitchum's stoic performance.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and a lack of compelling character development.

  • The film's exploration of generational conflict felt somewhat superficial to many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed to negative sentiment. Common points of contention include the slow pacing and an unengaging narrative, though some viewers appreciated the visual aspects.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more expansive Western epic but was scaled back significantly during production.

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