1935. — North China, near the border of Mongolia. A land of feudal war lords and marauding bandit armies. A time of lawlessness and violence…
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John Ford’s last film in his long and brilliant career is a strange unconventional woman’s pic that is different from any other film he has done, though one can find threads to his Western storytelling ways if one looks for it. It never achieved popularity with the public or acclaim from most critics, but though remaining obscure its reputation among critics has grown immensely over time. – Dennis Schwartz*
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The ultimate outcome of the film — in which Bancroft utters a now-classic line — will likely come as a touching surprise to most. – Film Fanatic*
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Un film fulgurant et déroutant. – Patrick Brion