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**_The Cruel Ones: The madness of a lost cause_** Joseph Cotton stars as Colonel Jonas, an unrepentant Confederate who led a regiment called The Hellbenders during the Civil War. Lee surrendered and the war's over, but not for Jonas an...
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The Hellbenders
1967
Movie
90 min
Italian
A Southern Colonel, his three sons, and a card shark embark on an odyssey through the Southwest carrying a coffin full of stolen money with which the Colonel plans to revive the Confederacy.
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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Sergio Corbucci•Genres: Western, Action, Adventure
Plot Summary
A group of Confederate soldiers, led by the ruthless Colonel Verger, attempt to steal gold from a train. Their plan goes awry when they encounter a ruthless bandit leader and a mysterious priest. They find themselves caught in a deadly conflict for survival and treasure.
Critical Reception
The Hellbenders received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release, with many finding its plot convoluted and its violence excessive. However, it has gained a cult following over the years among fans of spaghetti westerns for its gritty atmosphere and Corbucci's distinctive direction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its grim atmosphere and Corbucci's directorial style.
Criticized for a confusing plot and excessive violence.
Considered a lesser-known but interesting entry in the spaghetti western genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but it is recognized by fans of the genre for its contributions to the spaghetti western canon.
Fun Fact
Despite being credited as director, Sergio Corbucci also makes a brief cameo appearance in the film as a priest.
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