Cut-Throats Nine
"Violence is their way of life"
A group of ruthless convicts is led to prison through an inhospitable mountain range by a small cavalry detachment commanded by Sergeant Brown, who is accompanied by his young and beautiful daughter.
Curator's Take
“Possibly the most violent western ever made. Even by today's standards, it is grueling. A chain gang wagon trek that turns into a slasher movie. Recommended only for those with strong stomachs.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A horror movie in cowboy boots. It is infamous for its shocking gore and nihilistic tone, pushing the boundaries of screen violence. It represents the 'Grindhouse' extreme of the genre.
Production Details
Cut-Throats Nine is a 1971 drama and western film directed by Joaquín Romero Marchent. Originally released in Italy under the title "Condenados a vivir", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Carmelo Bernaola. Cinematography was handled by Luis Cuadrado. The screenplay was written by Santiago Moncada. The film stars Claudio Undari as Sergeant Brown, Emma Cohen as Cathy Brown, and Alberto Dalbés as Thomas Dandy Lawrence. Running 1 hour and 32 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The US marketing campaign handed out 'terror masks' to audience members in case they were too scared to look at the screen during the gore scenes.
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