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film co-written and directed by Giovanni Grimaldi and starring Robert Woods.

Plot

Cast

* Robert Woods as Johnny 'Colt' Blyth *

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as Caroline Williams * Franco Lantieri as Curry * Harald Wolff as Thomas King *

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as Johnnyas' Mother * Howard Ross as Jop *

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as Sheriff * Graham Sooty as Williams * Rossella Bergamonti as Mrs. Forrester

Production

The film was mainly shot in Jugoslavia. It was produced by Ambrosiana Cinematografica.

Reception

Italian film critic

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described the film as "a

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of sorts in western flavor, slightly violent and with a poor adventurous mood". ''

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'' film critic Vincenzo Buonassisi referred to it as unoriginal, and paired it with ''

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''. Film historian Antonio Bruschini praised the film, referring to it as original and worthy of rediscovery.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1966 films Spaghetti Western films 1966 Western (genre) films Films scored by Benedetto Ghiglia 1960s Italian films Films directed by Giovanni Grimaldi