Cinco mil dolares de recompensa
Cinco mil dolares de recompensa

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Cinco mil dolares de recompensa

1974
Movie
93 min
Spanish

A gunfighter is appointed sheriff of a town that is terrorized by a gang of criminals.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Gianni ProiaGenres: Western, Adventure

Plot Summary

A bounty hunter is hired to track down a notorious outlaw known as 'The Scorpion'. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy involving stolen gold and a dangerous gang. He must navigate treacherous landscapes and face formidable adversaries to bring the outlaw to justice and claim his reward.

Critical Reception

This Spaghetti Western received a moderate reception upon its release, praised for its traditional genre elements and action sequences. However, it was also noted for being somewhat derivative of more successful films in the subgenre. Audience reception was generally positive for fans of Westerns.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its straightforward Western narrative and competent direction.

  • Features solid action sequences and a classic bounty hunter storyline.

  • Lacks originality but delivers enjoyable genre thrills for fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available often highlight its enjoyable, if unoriginal, Western tropes and action.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, a common location for Spaghetti Western productions, utilizing its arid landscapes to create an authentic frontier atmosphere.

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