The Ugly Ones
"They live in a lawless land where life has little value... compared to death. Another day... another death... another dollar."
Escaped outlaw Jose Gomez returns to his home town pursued by bounty killer Luke Chilson. The towns people protect Gomez, unaware, at first, that he is now a changed and dangerous man.
Curator's Take
“Notable for being one of the first spaghetti westerns, released around the same time as Fistful. It’s grittier and less stylized, feeling more like a transition from the classic American B-western.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A cynical study of hero worship. It depicts a town that protects a bandit, only to be destroyed by him. It deconstructs the romantic image of the outlaw, showing the rot beneath the charisma.
Production Details
The Ugly Ones is a 1966 action and western film directed by Eugenio Martín. Originally released in Italy under the title "El precio de un hombre", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Stelvio Cipriani composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Enzo Barboni. The screenplay was written by James Donald Prindle. The film stars Richard Wyler as Luke Chilson, Tomas Milian as José Gómez, and Halina Zalewska as Anna Eden. Running 1 hour and 35 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This was the first spaghetti western to feature a bounty hunter as a 'hero' figure, arguably pre-dating Leone's use of the archetype in 'For a Few Dollars More' by a few months.
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