Across the Worlds of Film and TV: Starting by Caring for a Fallen Comrade's Widow

“When in doubt, settle it with a gunfight.” “If a gun can solve it, I won't lay a hand on anyone.” “You're a martial arts champion? Then can you handle my lightning-fast five-shot combo?” At the start of The Beautiful Legend of Sicily, a dying comrade entrusts him with a request: look after his newlywed wife. [Objective: Accept your comrade's request and look after Malena.] In Titanic, with only four days until the iceberg collision, he saves Rose before she can jump into the sea and gets to her first. [Objective: Survive! Build a good life with Rose.] -- The Beautiful Legend of Sicily, Titanic, The Shawshank Redemption...