Who was the main characters in many of Sam Peckinpah's films?
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Loners, or losers who desired to be honorable
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Loners and often tragic heroes, the main characters in Sam Peckinpah's films are the honorable losers who often find themselves in violent conflicts and morally complex situations. They exemplify a critique of rugged individualism, the futility of violence, and the fading values of the Old West.
Sam Peckinpah: Master of Cinematic Chaos
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