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The Ruthless Four
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The Ruthless Four

1968-02-09 · 100 min · ★ 5.9

Western

After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.

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Directors
Giorgio Capitani
Production companies
PCM
Countries
Germany, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Van HeflinVan HeflinSam Cooper
Gilbert RolandGilbert RolandMason
Klaus KinskiKlaus KinskiBrent il Biondo
George HiltonGeorge HiltonManolo Sanchez
Sarah RossAnna
Federico BoidoAlfred Brady
Sergio DoriaHal Brady
Giovanni Ivan ScratugliaGiovanni Ivan ScratugliaTelegraphist
Teodoro CorràTeodoro CorràU.S. Marshall

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