A man can only take so much!|Oct. 21, 2016|United States|104 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Crime;Thriller;War;Western
Description: In a Valley of Violence (2016) is a gripping tale set in the Old West. The story follows Paul, a drifter traveling with his loyal dog, Abbie, as they journey through the desert toward Mexico. Along the way, they encounter a priest who attempts to rob Paul at gunpoint to steal his horse. Paul thwarts the priest with the help of Abbie, disarms him, and continues his journey. Upon reaching the nearby town of Denton, Paul seeks supplies to shorten their travel time.
In a local tavern, Paul crosses paths with Gilly Martin, a troublemaker who provokes him into a fight. After Paul humiliates Gilly, the latter seeks revenge with the help of his henchmen. They ambush Paul, kill Abbie, and leave him for dead by pushing him off a cliff. Miraculously, Paul survives, buries his beloved dog, and vows to avenge Abbie’s death.
As Paul returns to Denton, he encounters the priest again and steals his mule and revolver. With the help of Mary-Anne, a kind-hearted woman from the town, Paul prepares for his confrontation with Gilly and his gang. Mary-Anne, eager to escape her life in Denton, offers her support and pleads with Paul to take her with him once his revenge is complete.
The film is a thrilling Western filled with action, revenge, and emotional depth, capturing the harsh realities of life in the Old West.
Cast director: Ti West
Cast actor: Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, Taissa Farmiga, James Ransone, Karen Gillan, Burn Gorman, Toby Huss, Larry Fessenden, K. Harrison Sweeney, Tommy Nohilly
Original name: In a Valley of Violence