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Youth
Germany, 1890: Having just gotten his high-school diploma, Hans leaves for Heidelberg to begin his university studies. But first, he wants to visit his uncle, Pastor Hoppe, in the small village of Rosenau. It's here that he again meets his cousin and childhood friend Annie. Annie is the illegitimate child of Pastor Hoppe's sister, who's left the upbringing of her offspring to the man-of-the-cloth. Conservative chaplain Schigorski continually tries to convince Annie to join the nearby cloister and thus "atone" for the sins of her mother. And it's getting more difficult for the fun-loving girl to escape the chaplain's harrassment. When Hans arrives, old feelings of lust come back to the surface.
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Plot Summary
A young rancher inherits his father's ranch and must contend with corrupt officials and rustlers who are trying to steal his land. He finds himself up against a powerful railroad baron who wants the land for his own expansion. With the help of a determined young woman, he fights to protect his inheritance and the livelihood of the local ranchers.
Critical Reception
Youth was a modest Western release of its time, often overlooked amidst larger productions. It received generally positive, though not outstanding, reviews for its straightforward narrative and performance, typical of the B-Western genre. Audience reception was likely aligned with general satisfaction for Western fans looking for straightforward action and classic Western tropes.
What Reviewers Say
A standard but watchable Western with a decent plot.
Features solid performances from its lead actors.
Delivers the expected Western action and themes.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the San Bernardino National Forest in California, providing a scenic backdrop for the Western setting.
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