$10,000 for a Massacre
$10,000 for a Massacre

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$10,000 for a Massacre

1967
Movie
100 min
Italian

After being hired to free a landowner's kidnapped daughter, a bounty hunter double-crosses his employer and joins the kidnapper's gang.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Umberto LenziGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A ruthless bandit, known only as 'The Kid', escapes prison and seeks revenge on the men who double-crossed him and left him for dead. He forms an unlikely alliance with a former associate and a mysterious woman, embarking on a bloody quest for vengeance and stolen gold. Their path is fraught with betrayal and violence as they confront their enemies in a series of escalating confrontations.

Critical Reception

This spaghetti western is generally regarded as a moderately engaging entry in the genre, appreciated by fans for its action and atmosphere, though not reaching the artistic heights of its more famous counterparts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward, action-packed revenge plot.

  • Acknowledged for its competent direction and gritty atmosphere typical of the spaghetti western genre.

  • Some critics note a lack of originality compared to more iconic films of the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally appreciate the film as a solid, if unremarkable, example of the spaghetti western, enjoying its shootouts and revenge narrative.

Fun Fact

Director Umberto Lenzi, primarily known for his later giallo and cannibal films, directed this spaghetti western early in his career, showcasing his versatility in different genre filmmaking.

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