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If You Want to Live... Shoot!
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If You Want to Live... Shoot!

1968-01-07 · 94 min · ★ 6.5

Western

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 RassimovIvan RassimovJohnny Dark / Django
Giovanni CianfrigliaGiovanni CianfrigliaStark / Stack
Riccardo GarroneRiccardo GarroneDonovan
Isabella SavonaIsabella SavonaSally McGowan / McGovern
Franco Cobianchi
Tom FelleghyTom FelleghyMarlowe
Cristina PenzCristina Penz
Aldo CecconiAldo CecconiHans Muller
Enzo ConsoliEnzo ConsoliPoker Player
Renato MamborDick Logan
Adriano MicantoniAdriano MicantoniPapa McGowan
Valentino MacchiValentino Macchi
Franco CecconiTommy McGowan
Fortunato ArenaFortunato ArenaLookout
Bruno ArièSlim
John BarthaJohn BarthaBusinessman
Consalvo Dell'ArtiConsalvo Dell'ArtiRailway Manager
Franco GulàFranco GulàGrandpa McGowan
Mimmo PoliMimmo PoliBartender

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