If You Want to Live... Shoot!

1968 1h 34m IT

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 5

Western

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sergio Garrone
Writers: Franco Cobianchi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergio Garrone, shot by Sandro Mancori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Giuseppe Giacobino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ivan Rassimov and Giovanni Cianfriglia and Riccardo Garrone carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0200096 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sergio Garrone directs. Sandro Mancori behind the camera. Giuseppe Giacobino cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Sergio Garrone, shot by Sandro Mancori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Giuseppe Giacobino shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Ivan Rassimov and Giovanni Cianfriglia and Riccardo Garrone carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0200096 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.