Betrayer
Betrayer

Movie spotlight

Betrayer

1971
Movie
88 min
Mandarin

A swordsman is looking for his parents' enemy and finally meets the old swordsman who he thinks is the enemy of his parents.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Franco GiraldiGenres: Western

Plot Summary

A former Confederate soldier, seeking revenge for his father's death, travels to the West. He becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a ruthless land baron and a group of outlaws. His quest for vengeance leads him down a violent path where loyalty is tested and betrayal is commonplace.

Critical Reception

Betrayer, also known as 'The Price of Death', is a relatively obscure Spaghetti Western. While it features some of the genre's typical stylistic elements, it received a muted critical response upon its release and has largely been forgotten by mainstream audiences. Its pacing and narrative have been cited as weaker points.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric visuals and Spaghetti Western tropes.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as an average entry in a prolific genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this film, with limited available data. Those who have seen it tend to find it a passable, though not exceptional, example of the Spaghetti Western genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Italy and Spain, utilizing iconic Western landscapes common in Spaghetti Western productions of the era.

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