One Dollar Too Many
One Dollar Too Many

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One Dollar Too Many

1968
Movie
91 min
Italian

Suave gambler Clay Watson, cocky sharpshooter Moses Lang, and wily thespian Edwin Kean are a trio of criminals in the Old West. The motley threesome are forced to form an uneasy alliance in order to find $400,000 dollars in stolen money.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Gavin LyallGenres: Western, Action, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this Italian-German Spaghetti Western, a notorious outlaw, 'The Professor,' escapes from prison with a grand plan to pull off the ultimate heist. He assembles a motley crew of misfits, each with a unique skill, to rob a heavily guarded payroll train. However, their ambitious scheme is complicated by double-crosses, bumbling mishaps, and a relentless sheriff determined to bring them to justice.

Critical Reception

This lesser-known Spaghetti Western is often seen as a competent, if unexceptional, entry in the genre. While it delivers on the action and typical tropes, it rarely deviates from the formula, leading to a somewhat predictable viewing experience. Audiences familiar with the genre might appreciate its solid pacing and a few memorable moments, but it doesn't quite reach the heights of the classics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers standard Spaghetti Western action and tropes.

  • Competent direction and pacing, but lacks originality.

  • A predictable narrative with some entertaining sequences.

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Fun Fact

Despite being a Spaghetti Western, the film features a predominantly German cast and was filmed in Yugoslavia, a common practice for European Western productions seeking cost-effective filming locations.

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