The Ruthless Four

Feb 9, 1968

1h 40m

★ 5.9

In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre

Overview

After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

PCM

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Cast

Sam Cooper

Van Heflin

Mason

Gilbert Roland

Brent il Biondo

Klaus Kinski

Manolo Sanchez

George Hilton

Anna

Sarah Ross

Alfred Brady

Federico Boido

Hal Brady

Sergio Doria

Telegraphist

Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia

U.S. Marshall

Teodoro Corrà

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