Gunfighters of Casa Grande
Gunfighters of Casa Grande

Gunfighters of Casa Grande

1964Movie90 minEnglish

In this western, a gambler wins a big Mexican ranch and decides to herd all of the cattle upon it into Texas. The crook enlists the aide of a few Mexicans, but they don't realize he plans to cheat them. En route, the cattle drivers are ambushed by banditos. They survive, but during the course of the struggle, the cattle hands learn the truth and ensure that justice gets served.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: StenoGenres: Western, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this Spaghetti Western, a notorious outlaw leader, Joe, known for his brutality, is released from prison. He reunites with his old gang, but their reunion is strained by their differing opinions on how to proceed. Joe wants to continue his life of crime, while some of his former associates have grown weary of the violence and wish to retire. This internal conflict leads to betrayal and a showdown that tests their loyalties and survival.

Critical Reception

Gunfighters of Casa Grande received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its action sequences and scope, others found its plot to be derivative and its pacing uneven. It's generally considered a competent but not exceptional entry in the Spaghetti Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and action sequences.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues.
  • Seen as a solid, if unremarkable, Spaghetti Western.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the classic Western elements and action, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being an Italian production, the film is set in the American West and features a primarily Italian cast, a common characteristic of Spaghetti Westerns made during this era.

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John Chard

John Chard

Ill Manor. Gunfighters of Casa Grande is directed by Roy Rowland and written by Clarke Reynolds and Borden and Patricia Chase. It stars Alex Nicol, Jorge Mistral, Dick Bentley, Steve Rowland, Phil Posner, Mercedes Alonso, Diana Lorys, Ma...