Bad Man's River
Bad Man's River

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Bad Man's River

1971
Movie
92 min
English

Robber Roy King loses his wife, Alicia, to revolutionary Montero. Despite their rivalry they collaborate in an attempt to rob the Mexican government of one million dollars.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Eugenio MartínGenres: Western, Action, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

In 19th-century Mexico, a ruthless outlaw named Montero leads a band of cutthroats on a mission to steal a shipment of gold. He is aided by a cunning woman who has her own agenda. Their treacherous journey is fraught with double-crosses, betrayals, and violent confrontations as they navigate the dangerous landscape and the equally dangerous alliances within their group.

Critical Reception

Bad Man's River received a generally poor reception from critics and audiences alike, with many considering it a forgettable entry in the Spaghetti Western genre. It is often criticized for its convoluted plot, weak character development, and inconsistent tone, despite featuring a notable cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its weak and confusing storyline.

  • Performances are often seen as uninspired, even from its star actors.

  • Lacks the typical grit and style of successful Spaghetti Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that failed to engage, with viewers finding it slow and lacking in compelling action or character arcs.

Fun Fact

Despite being billed as a major Western, Sidney Poitier's role was reportedly minimal, and his participation has been speculated to be more of a contractual obligation or a cameo appearance.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Goofy Spag Western with Lee Van Cleef, Gina Lollobrigida and James Mason_** During the Mexican Revolution, a bank robber near the Southwest border (Van Cleef) marries a woman (Lollobrigida) that doesn’t end well. So, he gets involved ...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When I saw the billings for this, I admit that it piqued my interest. Who'd ever have pitched the epitome of style that is James Mason into a western with Lee Van Cleef? Well, Gene Martin did - and he made a mess of the whole thing. Mason a...