Ride and Kill
Ride and Kill

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Ride and Kill

1964
Movie
82 min
Spanish

A small town in Arizona is oppressed by the tyranny of a powerful rancher. The owner of a farm, fed up with constant abuse, decides to hire a former gunslinger, as the town sheriff is recognized powerless to stand against the tyrant.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Umberto LenziGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

A ruthless bounty hunter named Jed, known for his brutal methods, is hired to track down a dangerous outlaw. As Jed relentlessly pursues his target across the rugged landscape, he becomes entangled in a web of betrayal and double-crosses. The line between hunter and hunted blurs as Jed confronts his own moral code in a quest for justice, or perhaps just revenge.

Critical Reception

Ride and Kill is a typical Spaghetti Western of its era, characterized by its stylized violence, gritty atmosphere, and morally ambiguous protagonist. While not considered a masterpiece, it is appreciated by fans of the genre for its energetic pacing and classic Western tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers standard Spaghetti Western fare with a grim tone.

  • Features a suitably rugged performance from its lead.

  • Satisfies genre fans with its action and violence.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally highlight the film's characteristic Spaghetti Western style and violence.

Fun Fact

Although directed by Umberto Lenzi, who would later become famous for his Giallo and exploitation films, 'Ride and Kill' is one of his earlier forays into the Western genre.

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