The Ruthless Four (1968)
In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre
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.
Director: Giorgio Capitani
Genre: Western
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 9, 1968
Cast
- Van Heflin - Sam Cooper
- Gilbert Roland - Mason
- Klaus Kinski - Brent il Biondo
- George Hilton - Manolo Sanchez
- Sarah Ross - Anna
- Federico Boido - Alfred Brady
- Sergio Doria - Hal Brady
- Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia - Telegraphist
- Teodoro Corrà - U.S. Marshall
Screenplay
Music: Carlo Rustichelli
Cinematography: Sergio D'Offizi
Editing: Renato Cinquini
Production: PCM
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Monaco
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Spaghetti Western
Keywords
gold, treasure, spaghetti western
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ruthless Four about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Ruthless Four?
- The Ruthless Four was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
- Who stars in The Ruthless Four?
- The Ruthless Four stars Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski, George Hilton, Sarah Ross, Federico Boido.
- How long is The Ruthless Four?
- The Ruthless Four has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Ruthless Four?
- The Ruthless Four is a Western film.
- Where was The Ruthless Four produced?
- The Ruthless Four was produced in France, Germany, Italy, Monaco.
- What are the themes of The Ruthless Four?
- The themes of The Ruthless Four include: Spaghetti Western.