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Massacre Gun
Kuroda is a mob hitman who turns on his employers after being forced to execute his lover. Joining forces with his similarly wronged brothers, hot-headed Eiji and aspiring boxer Saburo, the trio escalate their mob retaliation to all-out turf war where no one will stop until one faction emerges victorious.
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Plot Summary
A lone gunslinger arrives in a dusty Western town plagued by a tyrannical sheriff and his corrupt deputies. He soon finds himself drawn into a violent conflict to protect the town's innocent inhabitants from their oppressors. The film culminates in a showdown where justice is sought through bloodshed.
Critical Reception
Massacre Gun is a low-budget B-movie Western that garnered little critical attention upon its release. It is often overlooked in discussions of the genre, with reviews typically focusing on its simplistic plot and violent action sequences. Audience reception was lukewarm, with its direct-to-video release in later years contributing to its obscurity.
What Reviewers Say
Offers gratuitous violence typical of its era.
Features a straightforward, albeit thin, revenge plot.
Lacks the depth and polish of more prominent Westerns.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure Western, with limited available data preventing a detailed summary of specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Sidney W. Pink, the director, was known for his work on low-budget science fiction and horror films, making 'Massacre Gun' a somewhat atypical entry in his filmography.
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