Don't Turn the Other Cheek
¡Viva la muerte... tua!
“A redheaded Irish girl, A Russian prince, A Mexican bandit-They turned a fun filled fight for gold into a riotous revolution”
Synopsis
A spaghetti western in which three adventurers team up during the Mexican Revolution. Mary O'Donnell, a radical Irish journalist, wants to foment a peasant revolt in Mexico. She enlists the help of a seedy bandit, Lozoya, by saving him from a death sentence in Utah. They meet a man calling himself Prince Dmitri Vassilovich Orlowsky, who claims to be a Russian prince, not to mention a man of the cloth. Wallach pretends to be a Mexican folk hero. The trio crosses the border, the two men seeking a cache of gold while O'Donnell pursues her revolution.
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Don't Turn the Other Cheek! (1971) - US Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-08
Top Cast
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Franco Nero
Prince Dimitri Vassilovich Vladek Orlowsky
Eli Wallach
Maz Lozoya
Lynn Redgrave
Mary O'Donnell
Horst Janson
Yuma Sheriff Randall
José Moreno
Yuma prison warden
Eduardo Fajardo
Gen. Huerta
Carla Mancini
Telegrapher
Marilù Tolo
Lupita
Gisela Hahn
Orlowsky's Wife
Gunda Hiller
The Bride
Dan van Husen
Kelly, Prison Guard
Rudy Gaebel
Mendoza
Enrique Espinosa
Manolito
Víctor Israel
Manuel Mendoza
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duccio Tessari
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Ebert, Dino Maiuri, Juan de Orduña, Massimo De Rita
- Original Score
- Gianni Ferrio
- Original Title
- ¡Viva la muerte... tua!
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Tritone Cinematografica, Hercules Associated Entertainment, Juan de Orduña, P.C., Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duccio Tessari
Günter Ebert, Dino Maiuri, Juan de Orduña, Massimo De Rita, Lewis B. Patten
Gianni Ferrio
José F. Aguayo
Enzo Alabiso
Mickey Knox, Juan de Orduña
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Ebert
Screenplay
Dino Maiuri
Screenplay
Juan de Orduña
Screenplay
Duccio Tessari
Director
Massimo De Rita
Screenplay
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Gianni Ferrio
Original Music Composer
Jürgen Henze
Costume Design
Enzo Alabiso
Editor
José F. Aguayo
Director of Photography
Juan de Orduña
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Turn the Other Cheek
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What is Don't Turn the Other Cheek about?
A spaghetti western in which three adventurers team up during the Mexican Revolution. Mary O'Donnell, a radical Irish journalist, wants to foment a peasant revolt in Mexico. She enlists the help of a seedy bandit, Lozoya, by saving him from a death sentence in Utah. They meet a man calling himself Prince Dmitri Vassilovich Orlowsky, who claims to be a Russian prince, not to mention a man of the cloth. Wallach pretends to be a Mexican folk hero. The trio crosses the border, the two men seeking a cache of gold while O'Donnell pursues her revolution.
Who directed Don't Turn the Other Cheek?
Don't Turn the Other Cheek was directed by Duccio Tessari.
Who stars in Don't Turn the Other Cheek?
The principal cast of Don't Turn the Other Cheek includes Franco Nero, Eli Wallach, Lynn Redgrave, Horst Janson, José Moreno.
When was Don't Turn the Other Cheek released and how long is it?
Don't Turn the Other Cheek was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Turn the Other Cheek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Turn the Other Cheek was composed by Gianni Ferrio.
Is Don't Turn the Other Cheek based on a book or true story?
Don't Turn the Other Cheek is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis B. Patten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Turn the Other Cheek?
Don't Turn the Other Cheek holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).