Western Films: Deals with the Devil

Description: Although not a Western, this film's exploration of ambition, temptation, and the devil's influence on a young lawyer's life echoes the themes of moral compromise often found in Western narratives.

Fact: Al Pacino's portrayal of the devil earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

Description: This film involves an IRA member hiding in New York, but its themes of betrayal and moral compromise align with the idea of making deals with the devil in a broader sense.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Devil's Advocate" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: This Australian Western involves a deal where a man must kill his own brother to save another, a moral dilemma akin to a deal with the devil. The harsh landscape and brutal choices reflect the theme.

Fact: The film was written by Nick Cave, known for his dark, poetic lyrics, which adds a unique narrative depth.

Description: A dark musical fantasy that, while not a Western, explores themes of sin, redemption, and deals with the devil, which can be metaphorically linked to the moral dilemmas faced in Westerns.

Fact: It was created by the same team behind "Repo! The Genetic Opera," known for their unique storytelling style.

Description: While not strictly a Western, this film features a young musician who makes a deal with the devil at a crossroads, a common theme in Western folklore. The protagonist's journey to reclaim his soul resonates with the Western theme of redemption.

Fact: The film was inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson, who allegedly sold his soul to the devil to become a great blues musician.

Description: This film, set in the Australian outback, deals with the moral and spiritual struggles of a young man, which can be interpreted as a form of internal deal-making with one's darker side.

Fact: It was one of the first Australian films to be released in the UK with an X rating.

Description: Set during the Spanish Civil War, this film has elements of the supernatural and deals with a boy who encounters the ghost of a child, leading to a metaphorical deal with the devil to uncover the truth.

Fact: Directed by Guillermo del Toro, known for his dark fantasy films, this movie blends historical drama with horror elements.

Description: Though not a traditional Western, this film's setting in the American South and its themes of moral decay and the devil's influence make it a fitting inclusion. The Firefly family's descent into madness can be seen as a deal with the devil.

Fact: The film is a sequel to Rob Zombie's "House of 1000 Corpses" and features a gritty, violent portrayal of its characters.

Description: A Shoshone war hero returns home to find his land being taken by white settlers. His struggle for justice can be seen as a metaphorical battle against the devil of injustice and betrayal.

Fact: This film was one of the first to address Native American issues in a sympathetic light.

Description: While not a Western, this film's story of a farmer making a deal with the devil for prosperity has a timeless quality that resonates with Western themes of land and legacy.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Story.