Gunfighters and lawmen clash as a range war erupts in Houstonville, Texas.
CRY OF DEATH
A range war between cattlemen and farmers comes to a head with the arrival of a Deputy Marshall and a gunfighter called "Mule" in the town of Houstonville, Texas.
Quick Answer
Cry of Death is a 1968 Italian Western film directed by Alfonso Brescia about a range war between cattlemen and farmers that escalates with the arrival of a Deputy Marshal and a notorious gunfighter in the town of Houstonville, Texas.
Programmer's Pick
Cry of Death brings that signature Spaghetti Western grit, right down to its double gun holster action and a town named Houstonville. Alfonso Brescia lines up cattlemen, farmers, and a notorious gunfighter for a showdown soaked in Italo-Western bravado.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Alfonso Brescia
- Writers
- Aldo Lado, Augusto Finocchi
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Western
- Also Known As
- Αυτοί που ξέχασαν τον νόμο, Linchamento, Une charogne est née, Λυντσάρισμα, Lynching, If One Is Born a Swine... Kill Him
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
This film delivers all the hallmarks of the Italian Western, from moody standoffs to larger-than-life gunmen.
With a gunfighter known for his double gun holster, expect plenty of stylish shootouts.
A classic battle between cattlemen and farmers brings high-stakes conflict to the town of Houstonville.
A rare Western nod to Thanksgiving adds a touch of seasonal flavor to the frontier chaos.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Cry of Death released? +
Cry of Death was released in 1968.
Who directed Cry of Death? +
Cry of Death was directed by Alfonso Brescia.
How long is Cry of Death? +
Cry of Death has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Cry of Death? +
Cry of Death is a Western.
Where can I watch Cry of Death? +
Cry of Death is available to stream on SassyFlix.
