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Joe Dakota

1957·Movie
1h 19min·NR

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

WHY did This Town Without a Conscience...Fear This Man Without a Name? What evil did they try to hide from him?

A stranger rides into town and says he is looking for a local Indian. Told he left town, the truth everyone has been hiding comes out including the stranger's true identity.
WesternStrangerIndianMysterySmall TownSecrets1950sHistorical

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Joe Dakota

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Is Joe Dakota worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe Dakota rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Joe Dakota?

1 h 19 min

Joe Dakota runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is Joe Dakota in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Joe Dakota use?

"No Peeking!" RequestClothing DamageGrave-Marking SceneYou Wouldn't Shoot MeBittersweet EndingNo Name GivenRape as DramaPosthumous CharacterFlashbackShaming the MobSpotting the Thread"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Joe Dakota, including "No Peeking!" Request, Clothing Damage, Grave-Marking Scene.