Three Dollars of Lead
Three Dollars of Lead

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Three Dollars of Lead

1964
Movie
89 min
English

Rudy Wallace arrives home to take over the family ranch as his father was killed by cattle baron Morrison. Morrison wants no competition and instructs all other ranchers not to sell Rudy any cattle. A sheriff has followed Rudy to arrest him as an accomplice in a series of holdups but eventually finds out that Rudy is innocent and helps him defeat the crooked Morrison. Filmed back-to-back with Damned Pistols of Dallas

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Vincenzo MusolinoGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A lone rider arrives in a desolate town seeking revenge for his father's death. He discovers that the town is controlled by a ruthless bandit who orchestrated the murder. The rider must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the bandit's gang to bring justice to the town and avenge his family.

Critical Reception

While not a widely recognized film, 'Three Dollars of Lead' is a standard Spaghetti Western from the mid-1960s. It received moderate attention in its initial release, appealing to fans of the genre for its familiar tropes and action sequences. Modern critical reception is limited, often viewed as a competent but unexceptional entry within the prolific Western output of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features classic Spaghetti Western elements of revenge and gritty action.

  • Offers a straightforward, if somewhat formulaic, plot typical of its genre.

  • The pacing and performance are considered standard for its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited distribution and recognition. Those that exist generally acknowledge it as a typical Western of its period with predictable plot points.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns to cut production costs, utilizing landscapes that closely resembled the American West.

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