Los siete proscritos
Los siete proscritos

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Los siete proscritos

1969
Movie
87 min
Spanish

A motley crew of seven outlaws are pressed into service to defend a town from marauding Apaches, then two of them are appointed co-Sheriffs. Also some stuff about hunting for a lost treasure.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Juan Antonio BardemGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the lawless American West, a group of seven outlaws find themselves in a precarious situation when they discover a hidden cache of gold. Pursued by both the law and rival gangs, they must rely on their wits and each other to survive the treacherous journey and decide what to do with their newfound fortune. Tensions rise within the group as greed and betrayal threaten to tear them apart.

Critical Reception

This Spanish-Italian co-production is a lesser-known entry in the Spaghetti Western genre. While it features some of the characteristic elements of the genre, it generally received mixed reviews, with critics often pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some appreciated its gritty atmosphere and performances from its Spanish cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a standard Spaghetti Western narrative with elements of greed and betrayal.

  • Performances, particularly from the Spanish actors, are sometimes noted as a strong point.

  • Pacing and originality are frequently cited as weaknesses.

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Fun Fact

Despite being set in the American West, the film was produced and filmed in Spain and Italy, a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns to reduce costs.

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