Sibling rivalry explodes into gunfire and betrayal on the European crime circuit.
THE BASTARD
Brother or enemy - no mercy was given!
A criminal seeks vengeance when his double-dealing brother steals his jewels and mutilates his shooting hand.
The Bastard is a 1968 Germany-Italy-France action, crime, and drama film directed by Duccio Tessari about a jewel thief betrayed by his brother, who then seeks revenge after being left for dead.
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Why Cult
A Germany-Italy-France co-production, this film brings together continental style, criminal intrigue, and a pan-European cast.
Sibling rivalry hits new lows as one brother steals the other's loot and girlfriend, then leaves him for dead.
See screen legend Rita Hayworth stepping into the world of armored car heists and revenge plots.
Klaus Kinski turns up the menace as the scheming, backstabbing brother in this tangled web of deceit.
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What is The Bastard about? +
The Bastard is about a jewel thief who is betrayed by his brother, has his girlfriend stolen, and is left for dead, only to recover and plot revenge.
When was The Bastard released? +
The Bastard was released in 1968.
Who directed The Bastard? +
The Bastard was directed by Duccio Tessari.
How long is The Bastard? +
The Bastard has a runtime of 102 minutes.
What genre is The Bastard? +
The Bastard is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Bastard? +
You can watch The Bastard on SassyFlix.
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