Una Pistola per Ringo (A Pistol for Ringo) (Ballad of Death Valley) (1970)

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One of seventeen sequels to Gianfranco Parolini's 1968 spaghetti western Sartana, this slow-moving entry has very little, if anything, to do with the series. The story concerns gunman Lee Calloway (William Berger), who agrees to help three outlaws break out of jail in exchange for half of their… More One of seventeen sequels to Gianfranco Parolini's 1968 spaghetti western Sartana, this slow-moving entry has very little, if anything, to do with the series. The story concerns gunman Lee Calloway (William Berger), who agrees to help three outlaws break out of jail in exchange for half of their stolen gold. Calloway carries through with his end of the bargain, but the outlaws betray him and leave him in the desert to die. After wandering for days, Calloway is rescued by Esther (Jolanda Modio), who nurses him back to health only to trick him as well in order to collect a reward for his life. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Duccio Tessari
Genres: Western, Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International

In Theaters: May 12, 1965 Wide
Studio: Imperial Entertainment Corp

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Tsubaki S

Highly enjoyable film with a smooth script, great performances and very solid direction. At times it feels more like a traditional hollywood western, lacking any of the excess of other italo-westerns of the time. While everyone was going for the violent epic, full of ruthless… More
Highly enjoyable film with a smooth script, great performances and very solid direction. At times it feels more like a traditional hollywood western, lacking any of the excess of other italo-westerns of the time. While everyone was going for the violent epic, full of ruthless characters and with cold faced anti-heros "Una Pistola per Ringo" has a brighter mood. Sure, Ringo is still looking for his personal benefit, but his clean face, constant smile and always sharp humour sets him apart from the rest of the pack. A big hit in europe, spawning one sequel, and the always innevitable clones of the time, Una Pistola per Ringo is sadly not given the respect it deserves. Had this being made in the states with Gary Cooper in the lead everyone would regard it as a classic.