Death Rides a Horse
"This is revenge... and there's nothing sweet about it!"
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.
Curator's Take
“A revenge tale served ice cold. John Phillip Law is the traumatized avenger; Lee Van Cleef is the mentor with a secret. The visual style is so sharp it could cut glass. Essential viewing for anyone who likes their westerns stylish.”
Why This Movie Is Important
The ultimate revenge procedural. It breaks down the quest for vengeance into a series of distinct, memorable encounters. The mentorship dynamic is compelling, and the skull-flute score is an absolute classic of horror-western mood.
Production Details
Death Rides a Horse is a 1967 western film directed by Giulio Petroni. Originally released in Italy under the title "Da uomo a uomo", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Ennio Morricone composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Carlo Carlini. The screenplay was written by Luciano Vincenzoni. The film stars Lee Van Cleef as Ryan, John Phillip Law as Bill Meceita, and Mario Brega as One-Eye (Paco). Running 1 hour and 54 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 20 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 7.0 from 224 ratings.
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This film is often cited as a primary influence on 'Kill Bill'. The flashback motif and the 'list of vengeance' structure are directly paid homage to by Tarantino.
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