D: Rafael Romero Marchent; S: Eduardo Brochero, Odoardo Fiory,
Marino Girolami, Tito Carpi; C: Emilio Foriscot; with: Karl Hirenbach (“Peter Lee Lawrence”), Guglielmo Spoletini
(“William Bogart”), Eduardo Fajardo, Dianik Zurakowska
Bill Grayson (Karl Hirenbach) has a problem with his descent: His lost father, a former colonel
of the confederate army, once has betrayed his comrades and disappeared with 500.000 dollar. Now Bill smells the stick by
nearly every upright southern patriot, whom he only tells his name. But things seem to change, as he meets Mexican Charro
(Guglielmo Spoletini): Charro witnessed as the colonel was killed by his own men because of their greed for money. These men
now have settled down as well respected and wealthy veterans. Grayson seeks revenge and rehabilitation for his father, whereas
Charro is anxious to get the money. Because their mission raises some dust, they soon have hardboiled sheriff Lymon (Eduardo
Fajardo) hard on their heels.
I/E 1968
The Gunslinger says:
Quite an ambivalent flick by Rafael Romero Marchent, featuring
a well-known revenge-story. But this time Marchent at least offers a nice cynical gimmick at the end of the film. The realisation
is strangely inconsistent. For example the locations: Whereas one scene takes place in a deserted, stony landscape, the protagonists
trudge on a path through a small forest, looking quite european, in the next. The same applies to the score: Classic SW-phrasing
changes with a bugging blend of pop-music. Anyhow the actors make a good job - within their means.
Rating: $$+
Bodycount: ca. 28 Gringos
Explicit Brutalities:
- Bill is beaten up by some “village people” for his false family name
- Charro and Bill, caught by LaTour (Sidney Chaplin), buy off five of his mobsters for a fistful
of dollar to gain liberty. After their plan has worked out, Charro bumps of the whole five and takes the bucks.
Luv’:
Bill and Miss Dolly (Dianik Zurakowska) are happy in the hay. But, folx, I tell you: no shared
future for them at all. 2/10
Splatter: 0/10
