The Relentless Four
The Relentless Four

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The Relentless Four

1965
Movie
91 min
Italian

Terrorized townsfolk turn into a lynch mob and target a lawman.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Peter YarrowGenres: Western, Adventure

Plot Summary

In 1880s Arizona, a hardened rancher, known for his stoic demeanor, finds his solitary life disrupted by the arrival of a young woman and her father. As tensions rise with a ruthless land baron, he must confront his past and protect his land and newfound companions from imminent danger.

Critical Reception

Released late in Gary Cooper's career, 'The Relentless Four' received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Cooper's performance and the film's classic Western atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gary Cooper delivers a characteristically stoic and compelling performance.

  • The film offers a visually appealing and atmospheric Western setting.

  • While competent, the narrative treads familiar ground within the Western genre.

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Fun Fact

This was one of Gary Cooper's final film roles before his death in 1961, though it was released posthumously in 1965.

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