A Man Called Sledge

Nov 14, 1970

1h 33m

★ 6.0

When SLEDGE hits town it stays hit!

Overview

James Garner is Luther Sledge, the leader of a pack of rebels who are planning to steal a stash of gold. But after the thieves actually manage to get away with the bounty, they soon discover that the enemy lies within their midst. As they begin to bicker over who should get the biggest cut, the stage is set for a deadly showdown. Claude Akins and John Marley co-star in this Italian Western directed by Vic Morrow.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

DDL Cinematografica

A Man Called Sledge Trailers

Cast

Luther Sledge

James Garner

Erwin Ward

Dennis Weaver

Hooker

Claude Akins

Old Man

John Marley

Ria

Laura Antonelli

Sheriff Ripley

Wayde Preston

Floyd

Ken Clark

Mallory

Tony Young

Simms

Herman Reynoso

Matt

Allan Jones

Red, Prison Guard

Steffen Zacharias

Elizabeth

Didi Perego

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