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A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die
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A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die

1968-02-08 · 118 min · ★ 5.9

Western

A famous gunman decides to change his life around and turn himself in when amnesty is declared by the new governor of the New Mexico Territory, but a vindictive sheriff sets out to stop him from reaching the Territory.

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Directors
Franco Giraldi
Production companies
Selmur Productions, Documento Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alex CordAlex CordClay McCord
Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyTuscosa Marshal Roy W. Colby
Robert RyanRobert RyanNew Mexico Gov. Lem Carter
Enzo FiermonteEnzo FiermonteDr. Chase
Renato RomanoRenato Romano'Cheap' Charlie
Franco LantieriFranco LantieriDeputy Marshal Butler
Giampiero AlbertiniGiampiero AlbertiniFred Duskin
Mario BregaMario BregaKraut
Nicoletta MachiavelliNicoletta MachiavelliLaurinda
Rosa PalomarRosa PalomarRuby
Franco BalducciFranco BalducciKraut henchman
Gino MarturanoGino MarturanoKraut henchman
Spartaco ConversiSpartaco ConversiKraut henchman
Daniel MartínDaniel MartínFather Santana
Antonio Molino RojoAntonio Molino RojoSean
Mimmo PoliMimmo Poli
Aldo SambrellAldo SambrellJesus Maria
Benito StefanelliBenito StefanelliTelegraph operator
Pietro TorrisiPietro TorrisiSheriff
Nino VingelliNino Vingelli

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