Death Rides a Horse
Director: Giulio Petroni
Actors: Lee Van Cleef, John Phillip Law, Mario Brega
PlotA young boy named Bill witnesses the brutal murder of his family by a gang of outlaws. Growing up, he becomes obsessed with avenging their deaths. The only clues he has are distinct facial features and tattoos of the killers. As an adult, he becomes a skilled gunslinger and begins his quest for vengeance, methodically tracking each member of the gang responsible for his family's massacre. Along the way, Bill crosses paths with Ryan, a recently released convict who also harbors a thirst for vengeance against the same gang.
Ryan and Bill's relationship oscillates between rivalry and uneasy alliance as they discover their shared enemies. The tension between them escalates while they pursue the remaining gang members through various dangerous, lawless territories. As more truths about the past are unearthed, both men grapple with their sense of justice and morality in their relentless pursuit. Ultimately, the deeply personal vendettas drive them toward inevitable confrontations that will decide their fates.
Writers: Luciano Vincenzoni
Release Date: 31 Aug 1967
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy, United States
Language: Italian, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Death Rides a Horse's Blu-ray presents a solid A/V experience with notable performances and a Morricone score, but it requires a fresh technical restoration to truly shine.
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