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UNITED STATES · 1912

The Narrow Road

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood redemption recidivism friendship tested by moral choices consequences of crime second chances
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Synopsis

Two men are released from prison after having served their sentences. One is determined to go straight and stay out of trouble, but his fellow ex-con has other ideas, and his plans wind up spelling trouble for both of them.

Year1912
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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