The Internet Archive's monthly public domain night on March 21, 2025, features a screening of Sam Peckinpah's 1961 western film, 'The Deadly Companions,' starring Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith. The event begins at 6:15 PM, providing free tickets that include snacks and seating in a 400-seat venue. The film portrays an ex-soldier who, after accidentally killing a woman's son, accompanies her and the boy's body through perilous Apache lands. With an introduction from local writer Keith Rockmael, attendees can expect insights into this classic film's depth and significance.
"The Deadly Companions is a gripping western that illustrates the complexities of remorse and the perils of redemption as a soldier accompanies a grieving mother through Apache territory."
"In his directorial debut, Peckinpah masterfully weaves a tale of tension and desperation, highlighting the themes of loss and the quest for forgiveness in a lawless land."
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