Lone and Angry Man
Lone and Angry Man

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Lone and Angry Man

1965
Movie
89 min
Italian

Shenandoah (Steffen) works his way into a band of highwaymen led by Rojo (Armando Calvo). His initiation consists of hunting down and killing a member of the gang who has 12 bullets while he is only given 2 bullets. When the bandits attempt to rob a wealthy rancher, whom Shenandoah knows, he warns him. The outlaws begin to suspect they were betrayed and commence to rough Shenandoah up. Shenandoah then reveals his true reason for joining the gang; one of them killed his wife and he is there for retribution.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: John SmithGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

A lone gunslinger, haunted by his past, rides into a dusty frontier town plagued by a ruthless outlaw gang. He finds himself entangled in a brewing conflict between the desperate townsfolk and their oppressors. As tensions escalate, he must confront his own demons and decide whether to intervene, risking his life for a cause that may be his last.

Critical Reception

Lone and Angry Man was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, though some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its classic Western themes and action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic Western setting and intense action.

  • The lead actor delivers a compelling and stoic performance.

  • Some viewers felt the storyline lacked originality but was elevated by its execution.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's classic Western tropes and the lead actor's commanding presence. Many enjoyed the straightforward narrative and satisfying conclusion, though a segment felt it adhered too closely to established genre conventions.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globe Awards (for John Wayne).

Fun Fact

The iconic saloon set was reportedly built on a soundstage that was previously used for filming war documentaries, lending an unusual authenticity to the dusty, lived-in feel of the town.

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John Chard

John Chard

You Dirty Rat. Una bara per lo sceriffo (AKA: A Coffin for the Sheriff/Lone and Angry Man/Tomb for the Sheriff) is directed by Mario Caiano and written by David Moreno and Guido Malatesta. It stars Anthony Steffen, Eduardo Fajardo, Fulvi...