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An avenging stranger guns down a gang of ruthless bandits in revenge for the murder of his family.An avenging stranger guns down a gang of ruthless bandits in revenge for the murder of his family.An avenging stranger guns down a gang of ruthless bandits in revenge for the murder of his family.
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
- Lo sceriffo Lance Corbett
- (as G.R. Stuart)
Daniel Martín
- Manuel Martinez
- (as Dan Martin)
Barta Barri
- Lou Stedman
- (as Barta Barry)
Aldo Sambrell
- Juan Guardo
- (as Ald Sambrell)
Agustín González
- Zeke Wilson
- (as Agustin Gonzalez)
Bruna Simionato
- Rosa Cardenas
- (as Barbara Simon)
Ángel Solano
- Miller
- (as Mike Solano)
Rodolfo del Campo
- Il dottor Bancroft
- (as Sam Field)
Gonzalo de Esquiroz
- Kincaid Wilson
- (as Gonzalo Esquiroz)
Xan das Bolas
- Il barbiere
- (uncredited)
José Calvo
- Francisco
- (uncredited)
José Luis Chinchilla
- Un aiutante dello sceriffo
- (uncredited)
Tito García
- Herrero
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaComposer Dan Savio is Ennio Morricone, using one of the two pseudonyms he used for early work.
- GoofsDuring the poker game at Maria's Saloon, modern one-dollar bills are clearly displayed. These modern bills are seen again several times during the film.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Best in Action: 1963 (2019)
- SoundtracksGringo
Lyrics by José Hierro
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Landmark Spaghetti Western
Richard Harrison is a gringo raised by a family of poor Mexican farmers, who have recently discovered gold on their property. He returns home from a war in Mexico to find his father shot down by three strangers looking to take his treasure, leading to a showdown with several local bigots and friction with the town's new sheriff.
Although definitely not the first western shot in southern Spain nor the first Italian-made western, this may have been the first real "spaghetti western" (albeit with American co-writer Albert Band), by Jolley Film of Rome, the studio that made A Fistful Of Dollars the following year.
Some say that El Sabor de la Venganza, released the same year, came before. However, I'm not entirely convinced, as this is the one that's acknowledged as the film debut of Spanish genre star Aldo Sambrell, an actor who appeared in both films.
Harrison, better known for starring in a slew of Italian sword and sandal features, is pretty good playing the sullen, lone-avenger type in this typical but entertaining flick, that benefits greatly from a fast-pace, good action, and gun-play.
This is also notable for being the first western film scored by the great Ennio Morricone. It's not his best, but there's a few good moments, including the catchy main-theme "A Gringo Like Me", featuring a truly odd vocal performance that was changed and made more mainstream for it's CD appearances!
Although definitely not the first western shot in southern Spain nor the first Italian-made western, this may have been the first real "spaghetti western" (albeit with American co-writer Albert Band), by Jolley Film of Rome, the studio that made A Fistful Of Dollars the following year.
Some say that El Sabor de la Venganza, released the same year, came before. However, I'm not entirely convinced, as this is the one that's acknowledged as the film debut of Spanish genre star Aldo Sambrell, an actor who appeared in both films.
Harrison, better known for starring in a slew of Italian sword and sandal features, is pretty good playing the sullen, lone-avenger type in this typical but entertaining flick, that benefits greatly from a fast-pace, good action, and gun-play.
This is also notable for being the first western film scored by the great Ennio Morricone. It's not his best, but there's a few good moments, including the catchy main-theme "A Gringo Like Me", featuring a truly odd vocal performance that was changed and made more mainstream for it's CD appearances!
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- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Gunfight at Red Sands
- Filming locations
- G.S.C.-Rome, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Studio)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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