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Dead Are Countless (1969)

1969 • 1h 34m • Western
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John Chard on Dead Are Countless

6/10 · Jul 15, 2017

A blood-red sky sets the stage for Garringo, which Rafael Romero Marchent directed and co-wrote the script for alongside Giovanni Scolaro. The film features Anthony Steffen, Peter Lee Lawrence, Solvi Stubbing, Jose Bodalo, and Raf Baldassarre in the cast. Marcello Giombini composed the music, and Aldo Ricci handled the cinematography. The story follows Johnny, who as a young boy sees his father murdered by a soldier. He grows into adulthood leading a double life, killing soldiers. Then comes Lieutenant Garringo, tasked with tracking him down. This is Bells City – Listen for It or Return It. It’s an intriguing Spaghetti Western because while the story doesn't try to explore complex themes, there’s real psychological depth to the main character. He carries the scars of his father’s death and has become a cold killer, but he can still conceal his darker nature to appear as a refined, considerate person. Still, the film focuses more on the straightforward idea of a determined hunter pursuing his quarry; Steffen is excellent, and Lawrence delivers a performance that suggests inner turmoil. Sincerely Johnny. The production incorporates familiar elements from both American and Spaghetti Westerns—you’ll see unusual camera work with tilted angles, zooms, and close-ups. There's plenty of violence, although some fight scenes suffer from clumsy choreography (the punches seem to miss their mark). Action sequences are frequent, including well-executed robberies and the standard gunfights. The film’s locations are beautiful, complemented by a memorable score that uses lively woodwinds and ominous strings. A man needs a gun to feel like a man! The lead actors both do a good job of embodying their characters' violent tendencies, which helps make this a worthwhile viewing experience. It isn't a genre classic, but there’s enough here for an enjoyable time. 6.5/10

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