Fort Yuma Gold
"He had to be fast with a gun to stay alive !"
Near the end of the Civil War, an imprisoned Confederate raider is sent under guard to warn both his men and the Army at Fort Yuma that an impending rebel raid is really nothing but a ruse by scoundrels from both sides, in cahoots to take the fort's gold for themselves during the chaos. Soon he slips his treacherous escort and attempts to complete the mission himself.
Curator's Take
“A war movie disguised as a western. It involves a suicide mission behind enemy lines. It’s action-packed, with plenty of pyrotechnics and mass battles.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A late entry dealing with military themes. It reflects the 70s trend toward war movies, incorporating squads, missions, and military hierarchy into the western setting.
Production Details
Fort Yuma Gold is a 1966 western and war film directed by Giorgio Ferroni. Originally released in Italy under the title "Per pochi dollari ancora", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Gianni Ferrio. Cinematography was handled by Rafael Pacheco. The screenplay was written by Massimiliano Capriccioli. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Gary Diamond, Dan Vadis as Riggs, and Sophie Daumier as Connie Breastfull. Running 1 hour and 45 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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The film's plot revolves around a stash of gold hidden during the Civil War, a common trope in the genre.
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