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The Conflict
The events revolve around Atwa, who is mentally ill, and his miserly uncle refuses to help him and treat him, so Atwa's brother seeks to support him in his problem.
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Plot Summary
In the aftermath of the Civil War, a former Confederate officer is haunted by his past actions and struggles to find peace. He becomes entangled in a violent feud between two ranching families, the Sacketts and the Corbetts, in a rugged frontier town. As the conflict escalates, he must confront his own demons and decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Critical Reception
While not a widely discussed film, 'The Conflict' is noted as a competent, albeit somewhat conventional, Western that benefits from its post-Civil War setting and exploration of lingering animosities. Performances are generally seen as solid within the genre's expectations.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable Western that delves into the lingering trauma of the Civil War.
Features a compelling, if familiar, conflict between feuding families.
The film's atmosphere effectively captures the harshness of the frontier.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this title.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1968, the film's production and style are often perceived as being more in line with earlier Westerns from the 1950s.
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