The Ruthless Four
Ognuno per sé
“In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre”
Synopsis
After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Capitani
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Di Leo
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Ognuno per sé
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- PCM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Capitani
Fernando Di Leo
Carlo Rustichelli
Sergio D'Offizi
Renato Cinquini
Alberto Pugliese, Luciano Ercoli
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio D'Offizi
Director of Photography
Giorgio Capitani
Director
Fernando Di Leo
Writer
Franco Bottari
Production Design
Alberto Pugliese
Producer
Luciano Ercoli
Producer
Renato Cinquini
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruthless Four
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What is The Ruthless Four about?
After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.
Who directed The Ruthless Four?
The Ruthless Four was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
Who stars in The Ruthless Four?
The principal cast of The Ruthless Four includes Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski, George Hilton, Sarah Ross.
When was The Ruthless Four released and how long is it?
The Ruthless Four was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ruthless Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ruthless Four was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.