Ballad of a Gunman
Ballata per un pistolero
Synopsis
Instead of fighting over newly gained money from a coach-robbery, two gangster-brothers (El Bedoja and Chiuchi) decide to rob a bank together. But Martinez, a gangster-coward, is successfully questioned by Nigros (a clad-in-black gangster-killer who collects the money) and Rocco (a righteous ex-sheriff who doesn't and shows off even more skill in using his pistol) on their plans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfio Caltabiano
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfio Caltabiano
- Original Score
- Marcello Giombini
- Original Title
- Ballata per un pistolero
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Tefi Film, Bosna Film, Prodi Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfio Caltabiano
Alfio Caltabiano, Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Marcello Giombini
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Department Leadership Roster
Alfio Caltabiano
Director
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Writer
Alfio Caltabiano
Screenplay
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad of a Gunman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ballad of a Gunman about?
Instead of fighting over newly gained money from a coach-robbery, two gangster-brothers (El Bedoja and Chiuchi) decide to rob a bank together. But Martinez, a gangster-coward, is successfully questioned by Nigros (a clad-in-black gangster-killer who collects the money) and Rocco (a righteous ex-sheriff who doesn't and shows off even more skill in using his pistol) on their plans.
Who directed Ballad of a Gunman?
Ballad of a Gunman was directed by Alfio Caltabiano.
Who stars in Ballad of a Gunman?
The principal cast of Ballad of a Gunman includes Dragomir 'Gidra' Bojanić, Angelo Infanti, Mario Novelli, Alfio Caltabiano, Dante Maggio.
When was Ballad of a Gunman released and how long is it?
Ballad of a Gunman was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad of a Gunman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad of a Gunman was composed by Marcello Giombini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballad of a Gunman?
Ballad of a Gunman holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).