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Western films often depict conflicts with Native Americans.

While early Eurocentric Westerns frequently portray the " Injuns " as dishonorable villains, the later and more culturally neutral Westerns ( notably those directed by John Ford ) gave native Americans a more sympathetic treatment.

Other recurring themes of Westerns include Western treks or perilous journeys ( e. g. Stagecoach ) or groups of bandits terrorising small towns such as in The Magnificent Seven.