# Pale Rider (1985)

> An enigmatic preacher becomes the miners' protector in a spiritual, visually majestic showdown against a ruthless California land baron.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4268

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Cast: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Chris Penn, Richard Dysart, Sydney Penny, Richard Kiel, Doug McGrath
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089767/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: mythic, somber, atmospheric, classic western night, clint eastwood marathon

## Synopsis

A mysterious preacher rides into a gold mining camp, igniting hope and confrontation.

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