# Cheyenne Autumn (1964)

> A sweeping, elegiac western follows a starving Cheyenne community's perilous return home and the cavalry officer whose pursuit becomes an act of conscience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25865

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: Richard Widmark, Carroll Baker, Karl Malden, Sal Mineo, Dolores del Río, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland, Arthur Kennedy
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057940/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: elegiac, somber, passionate, classic western marathon, historical cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of resilience and dignity unfolds as a proud tribe seeks to reclaim their heritage.

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