Curator's Take
“Giuliano Gemma shines in this early entry about a gunfighter whose gun has been damaged, affecting his aim. It adds a nice layer of vulnerability to the invincible hero archetype.”
Why This Movie Is Important
An early genre entry that established the visual template for many films to follow. It explores the 'Cain and Abel' theme of brotherly betrayal, a favorite trope of Italian dramatic storytelling transposed to the American West.
Production Details
Blood for a Silver Dollar is a 1965 western and action film directed by Giorgio Ferroni. Originally released in Italy under the title "Un dollaro bucato", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Gianni Ferrio. Cinematography was handled by Antonio Secchi. The screenplay was written by Giorgio Stegani. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Gary O'Hara, Ida Galli as Judy O'Hara, and Pierre Cressoy as McCoy. Running 1 hour and 39 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. It holds a solid average rating of 6.5 from 61 ratings.
Did You Know?
The 'silver dollar' prop that saves the hero’s life was actually a rare 1800s coin sourced from a collector. The production had to insure it for a significant sum.
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