Ringo
Ringo

Ringo

1978Movie49 minEnglish

Ringo Starr, bored and disillusioned with fame, meets a doppelgänger in Hollywood named Ognir Rrats who sells maps to the stars' homes and lives with an abusive, thieving father. Longing for a more average lifestyle, Ringo invites Ognir into the studio and suggests the two trade places for a few hours.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: René Cardona Jr.Genres: Western, Action

Plot Summary

A lone gunslinger named Ringo arrives in a lawless town dominated by a ruthless bandit. Ringo, seeking revenge for a past wrong, quickly becomes embroiled in the town's violent struggles. He must confront the bandit and his gang, facing betrayal and a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Ringo is a low-budget Mexican Western that received mixed to negative reviews. It's often seen as a typical exploitation film of its era, with criticism directed at its simplistic plot and gratuitous violence, though some acknowledge its effectiveness as a B-movie Western.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and straightforward revenge plot.
  • Criticized for its predictable narrative and low production values.
  • Considered a forgettable entry in the Spaghetti Western subgenre, with some appeal to genre aficionados.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized reception, with some viewers appreciating the classic Western tropes and action, while others found it to be overly violent and lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of Westerns produced in Mexico during the 1960s and 1970s, often featuring stylized violence and a gritty aesthetic characteristic of the Spaghetti Western influence.

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