Double-crosses and dynamite in a Spaghetti Western where romance is as risky as robbery.
BAD MAN'S RIVER
The gang, the rebels, the army. She sold them all down
Robber Roy King loses his wife, Alicia, to revolutionary Montero. Despite their rivalry they collaborate in an attempt to rob the Mexican government of one million dollars.
Quick Answer
Bad Man's River is a 1971 Spain-Italy-France comedy western directed by Eugenio Martín about Roy King, a bank-robbing outlaw, who is repeatedly double-crossed by his wife as he attempts to pull off a daring scheme during the Mexican Revolution.
Programmer's Pick
Bad Man's River serves up Spaghetti Western antics with Lee Van Cleef at the helm and Gina Lollobrigida as a femme fatale who can outgun—and out-con—anyone. Expect more betrayals than bullets, and a plot that’s as twisty as a barroom brawl.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Eugenio Martín
- Writers
- Philip Yordan, Eugenio Martín
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Country
- Spain, Italy, France
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Hunt the Man Down, Hoţii din El Paso, Blogo žmogaus upe, Vurguncular Kraliçesi, Duelo de Homens Maus, Tappotuulella, Vamos Ter Sarilho, El río de los malditos, Rzeka złoczyńców, Skjut för att döda, The Man From Bad River, Los hombres malos del río, Vestens kanoner, Kjeltringenes paradis, Original title: El hombre de Río Malo
Why This Matters
This international co-production exemplifies the European Spaghetti Western trend of the early 1970s, bringing together notable stars like Lee Van Cleef, James Mason, and Gina Lollobrigida under the direction of Eugenio Martín, with a soundtrack by multiple composers from different backgrounds.
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Why Cult
With European roots and a playful tone, this film offers a distinct take on the Western, blending genre tropes with dark comedy.
Known for his steely presence, Van Cleef shows a lighter side as Roy King, juggling romance and robbery with a wry edge.
The marriage between Roy and Alicia is as volatile as the Mexican Revolution—expect plenty of betrayals and shifting alliances.
A daring plan to blow up an arsenal and rob the government adds historical flavor and high-stakes action.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Bad Man's River released? +
Bad Man's River was released in 1971.
Who directed Bad Man's River? +
Bad Man's River was directed by Eugenio Martín.
How long is Bad Man's River? +
Bad Man's River has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is Bad Man's River? +
Bad Man's River is a comedy, romance, and western film.
Where can I watch Bad Man's River? +
Bad Man's River is available to watch on SassyFlix.
