A Pistol for Ringo
"Quick- Treacherous- And Deadly To Anyone Who Tried To Cross Them!"
Giuliano Gemma stars as a cool, cocky mercenary enlisted by a sheriff to infiltrate a ruthless gang of outlaws. Ennio Morricone provided the score to this early spaghetti western hit.
Curator's Take
“The film that made Giuliano Gemma a star. He plays Ringo not as a grim avenger, but as a charming, milk-drinking trickster. It’s lighter than Leone’s films but arguably more fun, establishing the 'playful' archetype of the Spaghetti Western hero.”
Why This Movie Is Important
This film offered a brighter, cleaner alternative to the dirty Leone aesthetic. Giuliano Gemma's 'Angel Face' Ringo was a hero you could take home to mom, proving there was room in the genre for traditional heroism alongside the anti-heroes.
Production Details
A Pistol for Ringo is a 1965 western film directed by Duccio Tessari. Originally released in Italy under the title "Una pistola per Ringo", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Ennio Morricone. Cinematography was handled by Francisco Marín. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Ringo, Fernando Sancho as Sancho, and Lorella De Luca as Miss Ruby. Running 1 hour and 38 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. It holds a solid average rating of 6.2 from 70 ratings.
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Giuliano Gemma did many of his own stunts, earning him a reputation as one of the most athletic actors in the genre.
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