Four Came to Kill Sartana
Seven masked bandits, whose chief calls himself "Mormon", kidnap young Susy, cousin of the mayor of Clayton City, Frank Clonny. Frank accepts the $15,000 ransom requested by the bandits and thinks of a plan which will permit him, with the help of Benson, the sheriff, to free his cousin, recover the money and capture the outlaws. The plan, though, is destined to fail, because one of the mayor's men, Donovan, allows the bandits to escape the trap. Benson then decides to call in Sartana, who the Mormon immediately tries to eliminate with the help of four killers: Buffalo, who kills with a bullwhip; Martinez, an expert knife thrower; Sullivan, a giant of incredible strength and Silky, a sly and fast gunslinger.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious stranger known only as Sartana arrives in a town ruled by a ruthless outlaw and his gang. Sartana, however, is not just any drifter; he is a master gunfighter with a hidden agenda. He systematically takes on the gang members one by one, revealing his true purpose is to avenge a past wrong. The film culminates in a violent showdown that will determine the fate of the town and its corrupt powers.
Critical Reception
Four Came to Kill Sartana is a Spaghetti Western that garnered a mixed to positive reception. While some critics praised its stylish direction and action sequences, others found its plot somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally enjoyed its blend of violence and suspense typical of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric visuals and energetic gunfights.
- Often cited as a solid entry in the Spaghetti Western genre, though not as iconic as some others.
- Dean Reed's stoic performance as Sartana is a highlight for fans.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of the unofficial Sartana series, a popular franchise of Spaghetti Westerns, though it is not directed by the original director of the first Sartana film, Giovanni D'Ercle. Dean Reed, the lead actor, was a popular American singer and actor in Latin America and Eastern Europe, and this role helped him gain popularity in European genre cinema.
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