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The Westerner 1940

In the American West, drifter Cole Harden is accused of horse theft and must confront the notorious Judge Roy Bean. He cleverly avoids trouble by claiming to know actress Lily Langtree, but his respite is short-lived. When the judge's men commit a brutal act against an innocent homesteader’s father, Cole seeks retribution. His pursuit of justice leads him on a dangerous path, connecting the corrupt judge to a performance by the celebrated Langtree, and forcing him to confront a web of deceit and violence.

In the American West, drifter Cole Harden is accused of horse theft and must confront the notorious Judge Roy Bean. He cleverly avoids trouble by claiming to know actress Lily Langtree, but his respite is short-lived. When the judge's men commit a brutal act against an innocent homesteader’s father, Cole seeks retribution. His pursuit of justice leads him on a dangerous path, connecting the corrupt judge to a performance by the celebrated Langtree, and forcing him to confront a web of deceit and violence.

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The Westerner does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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78

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TMDB

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Awards & Nominations for The Westerner

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The 13th Academy Awards 1941

Walter Brennan
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Actor in a Supporting Role

Walter Brennan
Nomination

Art Direction (Black-and-White)

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Writing (Original Story)

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