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Behold a Pale Horse

1964·Movie
1h 58min·NR
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes90%73%

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Behold a Pale Horse fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Of suspense, pursuit and courage...

Manuel Artiguez, a famous bandit during the Spanish civil war, has lived in French exile for 20 years. When his mother is dying he considers visiting her secretly in his Spanish home town. But his biggest enemy, the Spanish police officer Vinolas, prepared a trap at the hospital as a chance to finally catch Artiguez.
Historical DramaPost-Civil WarCat-and-Mouse ThrillerPsychologicalSpanish Civil WarExistentialBleak & TenseCharacter StudyPolitical IntrigueMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
Fred Zinnemann, Alice Ziller, Paul Feyder
Written by:
J.P. Miller, Emeric Pressburger
Produced by:
Gregory Peck, Fred Zinnemann, Alexandre Trauner
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Maurice Jarre, Jean Monchablon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Behold a Pale Horse legally?

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Behold a Pale Horse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Behold a Pale Horse worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Behold a Pale Horse rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Behold a Pale Horse?

1 h 58 min

Behold a Pale Horse runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Behold a Pale Horse?

Critics90
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Behold a Pale Horse higher (90) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Behold a Pale Horse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Behold a Pale Horse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Behold a Pale Horse in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.