An Eye for an Eye, A Tooth for a Tooth
An Eye for an Eye, A Tooth for a Tooth

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An Eye for an Eye, A Tooth for a Tooth

1967
Movie
88 min
Italian

A flood of counterfeit dollars flooded the global market and is creating alarm in governments around the world. Jeff, a dynamic young journalist is commissioned by the director of his newspaper, to investigate a very strange case: find out the whereabouts of his friend, Professor Norton, who’s mysteriously disappeared.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: John D. SearleGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A vengeful bounty hunter tracks down a ruthless bandit responsible for the massacre of his family. Pursuing him across the harsh desert landscape, the hunter becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and violence involving local villagers and corrupt officials. He must navigate treacherous betrayals and brutal confrontations to exact his revenge.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with praise often directed at its gritty atmosphere and action sequences, but criticism leveled at its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It's considered a fairly standard, albeit violent, Spaghetti Western of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brutal and violent action sequences characteristic of the Spaghetti Western genre.

  • Criticized for a formulaic revenge plot that offered little originality.

  • Noted for its stark cinematography capturing the desolate desert setting.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from public records. However, within the niche of Spaghetti Western enthusiasts, the film is acknowledged for its characteristic violence and pacing but is generally not considered a standout entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being an Italian-Spanish co-production, the film was shot entirely in Spain, utilizing the Almería desert which famously served as a backdrop for numerous Spaghetti Westerns.

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