

If You Want to Live... Shoot!
1968-01-07 · 94 min · ★ 6.5
A young cowboy, Johnny, playing in a rigged poker game is forced to shoot one of the other players. The cowboy takes quick leave as he is accused of murder and a reward for his capture is posted. After being wounded, he finds refuge on a ranch and becomes involved with the family. While he is away, a gang of Mexicans kills the McGowan family except for Sally, who manages to escape and find Johnny who is now out for revenge.
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- Directors
- Sergio Garrone
- Production companies
- G. V. Cinematografica, Cinegai
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ivan RassimovJohnny Dark / Django
Giovanni CianfrigliaStark / Stack
Riccardo GarroneDonovan
Isabella SavonaSally McGowan / McGovern
Tom FelleghyMarlowe
Cristina Penz
Aldo CecconiHans Muller
Enzo ConsoliPoker Player
Adriano MicantoniPapa McGowan
Valentino Macchi
Fortunato ArenaLookout
John BarthaBusinessman
Consalvo Dell'ArtiRailway Manager
Franco GulàGrandpa McGowan
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