Go with God, Gringo
Go with God, Gringo

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Go with God, Gringo

1966
Movie
83 min
French

The Cris brothers kill Gringo's brother and frame Gringo and his friend, Mexico, for a murder. They are taken to jail and along with the four bandits who are the real killers, escape and reach a village in which a fair is being held. Someone recognizes them and they must leave taking a dancer, Carmen, as a hostage. Gringo tries to protect her and is left in the desert all alone. Meanwhile the bandits rob a mail-coach and kill the escorts with Gringo hot on their trail. Source: SWDB www.spaghetti-western.net

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ignasi F. ArandaGenres: Western, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this Spaghetti Western, a lone gunslinger arrives in a lawless town controlled by a ruthless bandit. He is drawn into a conflict involving stolen gold and a wronged woman. The hero must use his wits and marksmanship to confront the outlaws and bring justice to the desolate frontier.

Critical Reception

This lesser-known Spaghetti Western received mixed to negative reviews, often cited for its derivative plot and uninspired direction. While it features some characteristic genre elements, it failed to stand out among the prolific output of the era. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few memorable aspects to distinguish it from other similar productions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar Spaghetti Western narrative without much innovation.

  • The film suffers from pacing issues and a lack of compelling character development.

  • Features standard genre tropes but lacks the flair or impact of more successful entries.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns, utilizing its landscapes to stand in for the American West.

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