Shoot the Living and Pray for the Dead

A grimy, suspicious desert standoff where every alliance feels temporary and violence waits just under the surface.

Directed by

Giuseppe Vari

Genres

Action, Western

Starring

Klaus Kinski, Victoria Zinny, Paolo Casella

Overview

Dan Hogan and his gang have held up a bank for $100,000 in gold bars. They meet up at Jackal's Ranch, a weigh station for stage coaches. While waiting for the gold to arrive they encounter a stranger, John Webb, who wants half the gold in exchange for guiding them safely to Mexico. Reluctantly, Dan agrees and they set across the brutal desert for a race to the border with the Rangers hot on their tail. Is John who he says he is? Is he really after the gold or does he have an ulterior motive?

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, greed, revenge, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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