If You Want to Live... Shoot!
Se vuoi vivere... spara
Synopsis
A young cowboy, Johnny, playing in a rigged poker game is forced to shoot one of the other players. The cowboy takes quick leave as he is accused of murder and a reward for his capture is posted. After being wounded, he finds refuge on a ranch and becomes involved with the family. While he is away, a gang of Mexicans kills the McGowan family except for Sally, who manages to escape and find Johnny who is now out for revenge.
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Ivan Rassimov
Johnny Dark / Django
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Stark / Stack
Riccardo Garrone
Donovan
Isabella Savona
Sally McGowan / McGovern
Franco Cobianchi
Tom Felleghy
Marlowe
Cristina Penz
Aldo Cecconi
Hans Muller
Enzo Consoli
Poker Player
Renato Mambor
Dick Logan
Adriano Micantoni
Papa McGowan
Valentino Macchi
Franco Cecconi
Tommy McGowan
Fortunato Arena
Lookout
Bruno Ariè
Slim
John Bartha
Businessman
Consalvo Dell'Arti
Railway Manager
Franco Gulà
Grandpa McGowan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Garrone
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Cobianchi
- Original Score
- Vasili Kojucharov, Elsio Mancuso
- Original Title
- Se vuoi vivere... spara
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- G. V. Cinematografica, Cinegai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Garrone
Franco Cobianchi
Vasili Kojucharov, Elsio Mancuso
Sandro Mancori
Giuseppe Giacobino
Elsio Mancuso
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Giacobino
Editor
Elio Micheli
Costume Design
Sergio Garrone
Director
Sandro Mancori
Director of Photography
Franco Cobianchi
Writer
Elsio Mancuso
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is If You Want to Live... Shoot! about?
A young cowboy, Johnny, playing in a rigged poker game is forced to shoot one of the other players. The cowboy takes quick leave as he is accused of murder and a reward for his capture is posted. After being wounded, he finds refuge on a ranch and becomes involved with the family. While he is away, a gang of Mexicans kills the McGowan family except for Sally, who manages to escape and find Johnny who is now out for revenge.
Who directed If You Want to Live... Shoot!?
If You Want to Live... Shoot! was directed by Sergio Garrone.
Who stars in If You Want to Live... Shoot!?
The principal cast of If You Want to Live... Shoot! includes Ivan Rassimov, Giovanni Cianfriglia, Riccardo Garrone, Isabella Savona, Franco Cobianchi.
When was If You Want to Live... Shoot! released and how long is it?
If You Want to Live... Shoot! was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for If You Want to Live... Shoot!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for If You Want to Live... Shoot! was composed by Vasili Kojucharov, Elsio Mancuso.