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Two .38 Magnums for a City of Carrion
Franco decides to kill his girlfriend’s pimp, and from there things go bad and he gets beaten up by the henchmen of Gordon Mitchell, who also kidnaps and murders his girlfriend. So Franco buys two Magnum .38’s from a guy called “The Gypsy” and . . . it’s time for revenge.
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Plot Summary
In a lawless frontier town, a vengeful bounty hunter arrives to track down a ruthless outlaw responsible for a brutal massacre. As he delves deeper into the town's underbelly, he uncovers a conspiracy far more complex than he anticipated, leading to a violent showdown where only one man can survive.
Critical Reception
This Spaghetti Western is known for its gritty violence and atmospheric tension, typical of the genre. While not a major critical darling, it found an audience appreciative of its straightforward revenge narrative and competent direction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action sequences and classic Western tropes.
Criticized by some for its predictable plot and lack of character depth.
Appreciated for its authentic Spaghetti Western aesthetic and moral ambiguity.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's brutal efficiency and its adherence to the Spaghetti Western formula, making it a solid, if unremarkable, entry for fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film's original Italian title, 'I giorni dell'odio' (Days of Hate), better reflects the dark tone of the Spaghetti Western genre.
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