Death Rides a Horse
Da uomo a uomo
“This is revenge... and there's nothing sweet about it!”
Synopsis
Bill Meceita, a boy whose family was murdered in front of him by a gang, sets out 15 years later to exact revenge. On his journey, he finds himself continually sparring and occasionally cooperating with Ryan, a gunfighter on his own quest for vengeance, who knows more than he says about Bill's tragedy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-04
Top Cast
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Lee Van Cleef
Ryan
John Phillip Law
Bill Meceita
Mario Brega
One-Eye
Luigi Pistilli
Walcott
Anthony Dawson
Burt 'Four Aces' Cavanaugh
José Torres
Pedro
Franco Balducci
Lyndon City Sheriff
Bruno Corazzari
Cavanaugh's Bartender
Felicita Fanny
Martita
Ignazio Leone
Holly Spring Preacher
Carlo Pisacane
Holly Spring Stationmaster
Angelo Susani
Paco
Guglielmo Spoletini
Manuel
Vivienne Bocca
Bill's Sister
Walter Giulangeli
Bill as a Boy
Elena Hall
Bill's Mother
Mario Mandalari
Hotel Worker
Nazzareno Natale
Pedro Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Panorama of European Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giulio Petroni
- Screenplay & Story
- Luciano Vincenzoni
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Da uomo a uomo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Sancro International Film, Produzione Esecutiva Cinematografica (PEC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giulio Petroni
Luciano Vincenzoni
Ennio Morricone
Carlo Carlini
Eraldo Da Roma
Alfonso Sansone, Henryk Chroscicki
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Bottari
Production Design
Alfonso Sansone
Producer
Giulio Petroni
Director
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Enzo Bulgarelli
Costume Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Henryk Chroscicki
Producer
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Rides a Horse
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What is Death Rides a Horse about?
Bill Meceita, a boy whose family was murdered in front of him by a gang, sets out 15 years later to exact revenge. On his journey, he finds himself continually sparring and occasionally cooperating with Ryan, a gunfighter on his own quest for vengeance, who knows more than he says about Bill's tragedy.
Who directed Death Rides a Horse?
Death Rides a Horse was directed by Giulio Petroni.
Who stars in Death Rides a Horse?
The principal cast of Death Rides a Horse includes Lee Van Cleef, John Phillip Law, Mario Brega, Luigi Pistilli, Anthony Dawson.
When was Death Rides a Horse released and how long is it?
Death Rides a Horse was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Rides a Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Rides a Horse was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Rides a Horse?
Death Rides a Horse holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).