Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
Kill Them All and Come Back Alone

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Kill Them All and Come Back Alone

1968
Movie
100 min
Italian

During the American Civil War, a Confederate prisoner, Clyde McKay, attempts to steal a box of gold from a Union prison camp. He is aided by a group of prisoners and a prison guard but he is double-crossed along the way.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Enzo G. CastellariGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

A group of Confederate soldiers, led by Captain Lee, are tasked with escorting a gold shipment through hostile territory after the Civil War. They face betrayal from within their own ranks and constant attacks from various factions, including a ruthless outlaw gang and Native American tribes. The mission becomes a desperate fight for survival as they contend with greed, vengeance, and the harsh realities of the untamed West.

Critical Reception

While not a mainstream critical darling, "Kill Them All and Come Back Alone" is recognized by genre enthusiasts as a solid example of Spaghetti Western filmmaking, praised for its gritty action and straightforward narrative. Audience reception has been generally positive among fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action sequences and typical Spaghetti Western atmosphere.

  • Appreciated for its straightforward, no-nonsense plot and charismatic lead performance.

  • Seen as a competent, albeit derivative, entry in the Spaghetti Western subgenre.

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Fun Fact

The film's violent title was a deliberate marketing choice to capitalize on the popularity of more brutal Spaghetti Westerns, even though the plot itself is more conventional.

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CinemaSerf

I always reckoned Chuck Connors just came along ten years too late to be a "Tarzan". He has precious little acting ability but would have been great rolling around in a loin cloth, or swinging through the trees with a knife between his teet...