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Seven Men Alive or Dead
Five criminals captured by Detective Lincoln Monteiro escape from the penitentiary, seeking revenge on enemies and traitors. Niquelzinho and Paulo Cabeleira kill bookmakers, while Maurilão, Chico Preto, and Mico Sujo commit several robberies. Lincoln, always refusing to adopt his colleague Morelli's doctrine of violence, receives other police missions: to solve the murder of two tourists, the marijuana spill at a school, and the capture of criminal Carlinhos Capeta.
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Plot Summary
In this Spaghetti Western, a former Confederate officer, after being released from prison, sets out to find the gold stolen from his regiment during the Civil War. He believes his former comrades are responsible and tracks them down one by one. However, his quest for vengeance and riches is complicated by the presence of other dangerous individuals also after the same treasure.
Critical Reception
The film is considered a fairly standard Spaghetti Western, often praised for its action sequences and moody atmosphere, though some critics found its plot to be somewhat predictable. It garnered a moderate reception from genre enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its competent direction and engaging action.
Recognized as a solid entry in the Spaghetti Western genre.
Criticized by some for a formulaic plot.
Google audience: Audience reception data is limited, but general sentiment for similar genre films suggests appreciation for the classic Western elements and dramatic confrontations.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by its alternative title, 'Death on the High Plains' ('Django sfida Sartana').
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