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Two bounty hunters are framed for murder in a town where the law is just another racket.

DEAD MEN DON'T COUNT

1968 · 1h 28m · NR · Western · IMDB TMDB

Two gunmen ride into a town with a plan to collect a large unearned bounty but are caught up in the local war for land caused by the impending arrival of the railroad.

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What is Dead Men Don't Count about?

Dead Men Don't Count is a 1968 Spanish-Italian Western film directed by Rafael Romero Marchent about two bounty hunters who are falsely accused of murder in a corrupt, lawless town.

Programmer's Pick

This is Spaghetti Western business as usual: corrupt sheriffs, dusty showdowns, and bounty hunters with more than a few tricks up their sleeves. When the law is as crooked as the outlaws, you know things won’t stay quiet for long.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the dusty backdrop of a lawless frontier town, Dead Men Don't Count pairs Anthony Steffen and Mark Damon as bounty hunters who find themselves ensnared in a web of corruption. Their arrival, intended to secure a lucrative bounty, quickly turns sour when they are framed for a murder they didn’t commit. The town is under the thumb of racketeering lawmen, and the tension is heightened by a local land war fueled by the imminent arrival of the railroad. With gunfights, shifting alliances, and danger lurking in every corner of the saloon, this Spaghetti Western plays out a classic tale of outsiders facing off against a rotten establishment.

Details & Specs

Director
Rafael Romero Marchent
Writers
Marco Leto, Vittorio Salerno
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
Spain, Italy
Language
Spanish
Genres
Western

Why This Matters

This 1968 film is a Spanish-Italian Spaghetti Western written and directed by Rafael Romero Marchent, illustrating the international collaboration typical of the genre during its peak.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Rafael Romero Marchent Writers: Marco Leto +1 more
Anthony Steffen Anthony Steffen Fred Dalton Mark Damon Mark Damon Johnny Dalton Dyanik Zurakowska Dyanik Zurakowska Elisabeth Forrest María Martín María Martín Mrs. Rogers Luis Induni Luis Induni Steve / Edward Rodgers Piero Lulli Piero Lulli Sheriff Bob Watson Raf Baldassarre Raf Baldassarre Gregory Lassiter Barta Barri Barta Barri Forrest José Marco José Marco Jack Logan Jesús Guzmán Jesús Guzmán Jonathan 'Alegría' Miguel del Castillo Miguel del Castillo Judge Wright Carlos Romero Marchent Carlos Romero Marchent Forrest Hijo Alfonso de la Vega Alfonso de la Vega Deputy Jim Guillermo Méndez Guillermo Méndez Lassiter Brother Fabián Conde Fabián Conde Luis Barboo Luis Barboo Anderson (uncredited) GP Giovanni Petti Harrison - Farmer (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Bounty Hunter Duo

Anthony Steffen and Mark Damon team up as bounty hunters whose partnership is tested by murder and betrayal.

Corrupt Lawmen

The town’s sheriffs are as menacing as the criminals, delivering a twisted take on frontier justice.

Railroad Land War

A brewing land conflict over the incoming railroad adds a layer of greed and chaos to the classic Western setting.

Spaghetti Western Style

Expect dramatic gunfights, saloon intrigue, and all the Italo Western flourishes fans crave.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Dead Men Don't Count released? +

Dead Men Don't Count was released in 1968.

Who directed Dead Men Don't Count? +

Dead Men Don't Count was directed by Rafael Romero Marchent.

How long is Dead Men Don't Count? +

Dead Men Don't Count has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Dead Men Don't Count? +

Dead Men Don't Count is a Western.

Where can I watch Dead Men Don't Count? +

Dead Men Don't Count is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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