The French Connection (1971)
Description: While not a traditional Western, this film captures the essence of a modern-day "cowboy" in the urban jungle of New York, with connections to France through its plot involving drug trafficking.
Fact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is based on a true story.
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The Three Musketeers (1973)
Description: Although a swashbuckler, this film captures the spirit of adventure and camaraderie akin to Westerns, set in France.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but the story is set in France.
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The Duellists (1977)
Description: Ridley Scott's debut feature film, set during the Napoleonic Wars, has a Western-like duel between two officers, set in France.
Fact: It was based on a short story by Joseph Conrad.
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The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
Description: This epic historical drama about Joan of Arc has elements of a Western in its portrayal of a lone hero against overwhelming odds.
Fact: The film was a commercial and critical disappointment despite its high budget.
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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Description: This adaptation of Dumas' classic novel has a revenge plot that resonates with Western themes, set in France.
Fact: The film was shot in Malta and France.
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The Last Duel (2021)
Description: Set in medieval France, this film explores themes of honor and justice, akin to Westerns, through a dramatic duel.
Fact: The film features a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon, marking a reunion for Damon and Affleck.
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The Musketeer (2001)
Description: A reimagining of "The Three Musketeers" with a more action-oriented approach, blending elements of Western adventure with French setting.
Fact: The film was directed by Peter Hyams, known for his work in action films.
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The Round Up (2010)
Description: This film, set during WWII, has elements of a Western in its portrayal of resistance fighters and the fight for freedom, with scenes set in France.
Fact: It was one of the highest-grossing French films of
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The Horseman on the Roof (1995)
Description: This adventure film set during a cholera epidemic in 19th-century France has a Western-like journey across the countryside.
Fact: It was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
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The Man Who Cried (2000)
Description: This film, set in the 1920s, follows a young Jewish girl's journey from Russia to France, with elements of a Western in its themes of migration and identity.
Fact: It features music by Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance.
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