Damned Pistols of Dallas
Damned Pistols of Dallas

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Damned Pistols of Dallas

1964
Movie
96 min
Spanish

Clay Stone defends a lawless town from a gang of outlaws after s stagecoach robbery.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Alfonso BalcázarGenres: Western

Plot Summary

In the lawless town of Dallas, a lone gunman named Chico arrives seeking revenge for his father's murder. He uncovers a web of corruption and greed involving the powerful rancher Don Felipe and his ruthless henchmen. Chico must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the villains who control the town, all while trying to bring justice to his slain father.

Critical Reception

This Spaghetti Western, while featuring a serviceable plot and some action, is generally considered a lesser entry in the genre. It is often praised for its early contributions to the Spaghetti Western style but criticized for its formulaic narrative and pacing issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired Spaghetti Western that follows genre conventions closely.

  • Features some characteristic violence and a decent lead performance but lacks originality.

  • A standard revenge Western with typical Italian production values of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with viewers acknowledging its place in the Western genre but noting its unexceptional plot and pacing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain and Italy, common practice for Spaghetti Westerns to reduce production costs, utilizing the landscapes to mimic the American West.

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