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What would you do if you were in Mann's position?


After watching this movie many a time, I can see now that Mann had made some major mistakes in tackling the situation with the anonymous psycho truck driver. I know that you have to think of a solution on the move in that situation, but still, I believe I could have done better, although I know that wouldn't make much for nearly as entertaining movie...

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I think he was screwed either way. Didn’t look like there was a sheriff anywhere who cared about his predicament, nor did the townsfolk. If he turned back the truck would’ve just kept following him. His only option was to duel.

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