Two Eyes to Kill
Two Eyes to Kill

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Two Eyes to Kill

1968
Movie
92 min
Italian

A ruthless racketeer uses his nightclub as a front for all kinds of crime, suffers a drastic reversal of fortune after sending an innocent man to the guillotine for a crime he himself committed. The executed man donated his eyes after he died and now the club is being watched…

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Giuliano MontaldoGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1860s America, after the Civil War, a former Confederate soldier named Gary is offered a chance at redemption. He is hired by a wealthy rancher to track down and kill his son, who has robbed him and joined a band of outlaws. Gary undertakes the dangerous mission, facing both the outlaws and his own past moral conflicts.

Critical Reception

'Two Eyes to Kill' is a stylish and atmospheric Spaghetti Western that garnered praise for its direction, performances, and visually striking cinematography. While it may not reach the iconic status of some of its genre peers, it is often regarded as a competent and engaging entry within the Spaghetti Western canon, appreciated for its darker themes and complex protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual style and moody atmosphere.

  • Alain Delon's brooding performance is a central highlight.

  • The film offers a more introspective and morally ambiguous take on the Western genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Spain, which was a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns to mimic the American West.

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