Seven Dollars on Red
A little boy is abducted by ruthless bandit gang leader El Cachal after Cachal and his men butcher the boy's family with the exception of his father. Johnny Ashley, the gunslinger father of the boy, goes searching for his son. Alas, the boy has grown up to be a mean and vicious criminal.
Curator's Take
“Anthony Steffen was often criticized for being 'wooden', but here his stoicism works perfectly for a man hollowed out by grief. It’s a brutal revenge tale about a father hunting the bandit who kidnapped his son. The tragedy is palpable, elevating it above standard B-movie fare into something darker.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A quintessential mid-tier entry that showcases the genre’s melodramatic roots. Anthony Ghidra gives a memorable performance in a story that intertwines the classic revenge motif with distinct family tragedy elements. While it follows familiar beats, it does so with a stylistic flair and emotional intensity that elevates it above standard fare, representing the solid 'bread and butter' entertainment that filled European cinemas in the 60s.
Production Details
Seven Dollars on Red is a 1966 western film directed by Alberto Cardone. Originally released in Italy under the title "7 dollari sul rosso", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Francesco De Masi. Cinematography was handled by José F. Aguayo. The screenplay was written by Juan Cobos. The film stars Anthony Steffen as Johnny Ashley, Elisa Montés as Sybil, and Fernando Sancho as El Chacal. Running 1 hour and 25 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The plot bears a striking resemblance to the later 1979 Hollywood film 'Hardcore' starring George C. Scott.
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