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Three prospectors divide and bury their gold to safeguard it from warring Apaches. Cue a series of double crosses, triple crosses, chases, and shoot-outs as greed drives the three men to murder and betrayal.
A mysterious stranger rides into a desolate town, seeking revenge for a past wrong. He soon finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and violence as he confronts the corrupt sheriff and his gang. The stranger's calm demeanor belies a deadly purpose, and the town's inhabitants are caught in the crossfire of his quest for justice.
A lesser-known Spaghetti Western, "Rider on a Dead Horse" is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its gritty atmosphere and straightforward revenge plot. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a cult following for its low-budget charm and intense, albeit simple, narrative.
Appreciated for its Western atmosphere and revenge theme.
Considered a cult classic among genre fans.
Praised for its gritty feel despite a simple plot.
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The film was shot in Spain, a common practice for low-budget Westerns of the era seeking to mimic the American West with a European production.
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Strock delivers a crock! Rider on a Dead Horse is directed by Herbert Strock and adapted to screenplay by Stephen Longstreet from a story by James Edmiston. It stars John Vivyan, Bruce Gordon, Kevin Hagen and Lisa Lu. Music is by Fairlan...