Curator's Take
“A standard bounty hunter movie that stands out for its score and some creative camera work. It doesn't rewrite the rulebook, but it plays the game proficiently.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A standard but effective revenge western. Its importance lies in its competence; it sets the baseline for what audiences expected, great music, dusty sets, and a grim-faced hero. It’s the solid foundation of the genre.
Production Details
Dead Men Don't Count is a 1968 western film directed by Rafael Romero Marchent. Originally released in Italy under the title "¿Quién grita venganza?", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Marcello Giombini composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Aldo Ricci. The screenplay was written by Marco Leto. The film stars Anthony Steffen as Fred Dalton, Mark Damon as Johnny Dalton, and Dyanik Zurakowska as Elisabeth Forrest. Running 1 hour and 28 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The film's score recycles several tracks from Ennio Morricone's 'Death Rides a Horse', a common cost-cutting practice in the Italian film industry known as 'library music'.
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