Behold a Pale Horse
film by Zinnemann [1964]
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The film "Behold a Pale Horse" (1964) was directed by Fred Zinnemann. The title "Pale Horse" is a reference to death, as described in the Book of Revelation. In the film, Gregory Peck plays a Spanish Civil War hero who, 20 years after the conflict, is still engaged in an ideological struggle with a militia captain, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The film explores themes of conscience and integrity, which were common in Zinnemann's work.12
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