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“Directed by and starring Robert Hossein, this is a bleak, existential noir in western garb. It’s dedicated to Sergio Leone but feels more like French crime cinema. The ending is one of the most cynical in the entire genre.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A 'French' Spaghetti Western dedicated to the noir master Jean-Pierre Melville. It is understated, gloomy, and visually precise, trading the usual bombast for a quiet, tragic cool.
Production Details
Cemetery Without Crosses is a 1969 western film directed by Robert Hossein. Originally released in Italy under the title "Une corde, un Colt...", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by André Hossein. Cinematography was handled by Henri Persin. The screenplay was written by Dario Argento. The film stars Robert Hossein as Manuel, Michèle Mercier as Maria Caine, and Guido Lollobrigida as Thomas Caine. Running 1 hour and 31 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. It holds a solid average rating of 6.4 from 72 ratings.
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Director/Star Robert Hossein dedicated the film to Sergio Leone. Leone was so touched he actually directed one scene in the movie (the dinner scene) as a favor, uncredited.
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