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3 BAD MEN

1926

John Ford

3 Bad Men

SYNOPSIS

Set during the Dakota land rush, the film follows three aging outlaws who unexpectedly become guardians to a young woman traveling west to claim a homestead. As settlers surge across the frontier, greed, violence, and opportunism threaten her safety. Amid the chaos of expansion, the men confront their own moral codes, seeking redemption through an act of selfless protection in a rapidly changing American landscape.

CRITIQUE

John Ford blends epic spectacle with intimate human drama, anticipating themes that would define his later westerns. The vast plains serve as both historical canvas and moral testing ground, contrasting the frenzy of progress with gestures of sacrifice and loyalty. Though rooted in silent era melodrama, the film displays remarkable visual fluidity and emotional restraint. Its portrayal of flawed men striving for dignity lends the narrative a quiet gravitas that transcends its conventional plot.

SCREENING AVAILABILITY

  • Theatrical screenings

  • Non-theatrical screenings

  • Festivals and cinematheques

  • Educational screenings

  • Television broadcasting

  • Digital platforms and streaming

  • Promotional and editorial use

  • Licensing of graphic and visual materials

AVAILABLE FORMATS

  • DCP

  • DCP with subtitles

  • Apple ProRes

  • MP4 Screening File

  • MP4 Rehearsal Copy for Musicians (silent films)

  • Blu-ray

  • High-resolution archival masters

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

  • Posters

  • Press stills

  • Promotional assets

  • Screening support materials

AVAILABLE SUBTITLES

  • English

  • Spanish

  • French

  • Portuguese

  • Italian

  • German

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