How far do High Noon and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid fit the stereotypes of a traditional Western?
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How far do "High Noon" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" fit the stereotypes of a traditional Western? Introduction The two films 'High Noon' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' are classic films that are located in the Western genre. Principally Westerns are often located to the west of the Missouri and the Mississippi. The production of these two films span through a period of many years showing a change and progression in the style of filming. From examining the two films and with great reference to the key concepts I shall be able to establish what notions build a Western and analyse how effectively they are used within each of the two films. Typical Western A typical Western genre story takes place in the North American west in 1880`s. A traditional Western plot shows a group of bad guys trying to either rob something or destroy a town they are...

