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Ride the Pink Horse

1947·Movie
1h 41min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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THE EXCITEMENT OF DESPERATE ADVENTURE! THE SUSPENSE OF RELENTLESS MAN-HUNT!

A con man tries to blackmail a Mexican gangster.
Film NoirBlackmailMexican GangsterCon ManIntrigue and SuspenseMoral Ambiguity1940s SettingAtmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ride the Pink Horse worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ride the Pink Horse rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Ride the Pink Horse?

1 h 41 min

Ride the Pink Horse runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Ride the Pink Horse based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ride the Pink Horse?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Ride the Pink Horse higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ride the Pink Horse in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Ride the Pink Horse use?

Bittersweet EndingBrownfaceChiaroscuroThe Film of the BookThe IngenueGo Seduce My ArchnemesisTitle DropKnight in Sour ArmourThe RemakeLocal HangoutReality Has No Subtitles

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Ride the Pink Horse, including Bittersweet Ending, Brownface, Chiaroscuro.