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The Big Gundown

La resa dei conti

Italian • 1967 • 1h 51m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Sergio Sollima

Synopsis

Unofficial lawman John Corbett hunts down Cuchillo Sanchez, a Mexican peasant accused of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl.

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April 2021
Position 17
Included in
The Maestro: Scores by Ennio Morricone
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorSergio Sollima

WriterSergio Donati, Sergio Sollima

CinematographerCarlo Carlini

ComposerEnnio Morricone

EditorGaby Peñalba

ProducerAlberto Grimaldi, Tulio Demicheli

Cast

Lee Van Cleefas Jonathan Corbett

Tomas Milianas Manuel 'Cuchillo' Sanchez

as Brokston

Gérard Herteras Baron von Schulenberg

Manolita Barrosoas Rosita, Cuchillo's wife

Fernando Sanchoas Capt. Segura

Nieves Navarroas 'The Widow'

Benito Stefanellias Jess

Frank Brañaas Widow's ranch hand

Antonio Casasas Brother Smith & Wesson

Roberto Camardielas Sheriff Jellicol

Nello Pazzafinias Hondo

Luisa Rivellias Lizzie Miller

Lorenzo Robledoas Pioneer

Romano Puppoas Rocky

Tom Felleghyas Mr. Miller

Luis Barbooas Widow's ranch hand

Fernando Bilbaoas Widow's ranch hand

Ángel del Pozoas Chet Miller

Quinto Gambias (uncredited)

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