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Two gunfighters face new dangers as love and violence collide on the Mexican frontier.

IN A COLT'S SHADOW

1965 · 1h 22m · NR · Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

A story about two gunfighters, Duke and Steve. Steve is in love with Duke's daughter but Duke disapproves of the match, envisioning a life of hardship and danger for the girl if she marries Steve..

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What is In a Colt's Shadow about?

In a Colt's Shadow is a 1965 Italian-Spanish drama western directed by Giovanni Grimaldi about two professional gunfighters whose partnership dissolves after a job, leading one to seek peace with his new wife in a town under the grip of powerful adversaries.

Programmer's Pick

With its blend of family drama and gun-toting showdowns, In a Colt's Shadow delivers classic Spaghetti Western flair. Stephen Forsyth and Conrado San Martín bring tension to a story where even marriage can't guarantee sanctuary from well-armed troublemakers. Expect Winchester rifles, simmering rivalries, and a saloon girl or two for good measure.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In a Colt's Shadow opens with two seasoned gunfighters, Steve and Duke, ridding a small Mexican town of the notorious Ramirez gang. Their partnership ends as Steve, now in love with Duke's daughter, seeks a quieter existence, despite Duke's disapproval. Hoping to escape a life of violence, Steve marries and moves with his new bride to a ranch outside a town dominated by the threatening presence of Jackson and Burns. As Steve attempts to build a peaceful life, the lingering shadow of his gunslinger past and the town's lawless elements threaten his dreams of domesticity. The film weaves classic Spaghetti Western motifs of loyalty, danger, and the struggle for redemption against a backdrop of frontier tension.

Details & Specs

Director
Giovanni Grimaldi
Writers
Aldo Barni, Aldo Luxardo, Giovanni Grimaldi, María del Carmen Martínez Román
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Italy, Spain
Language
Italian
Genres
Drama, Western
Also Known As
Un mercenaire reste à tuer, In a Colt's Shadow, Original title: All'ombra di una colt

Cast & Crew

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Director: Giovanni Grimaldi Writers: Aldo Barni +3 more
Stephen Forsyth Stephen Forsyth Steve Blaine Conrado San Martín Conrado San Martín Duke Buchanan Anna Maria Polani Anna Maria Polani Susan Buchanan Helga Liné Helga Liné Fabienne Franco Ressel Franco Ressel Harold Jackson Franco Lantieri Franco Lantieri Burns Eugenio Galadini Eugenio Galadini Buck José Calvo José Calvo Sheriff Aldo Sambrell Aldo Sambrell Ramirez Andrea Scotti Andrea Scotti Oliver Tito García Tito García Bartender (uncredited) Javier de Rivera Javier de Rivera Williams José Marco José Marco Sbirro Xan das Bolas Xan das Bolas Veterinarian Rafael Albaicín Rafael Albaicín Auctioneer Glauco Onorato Glauco Onorato Title Sequence Narrator (voice) Richard McNamara Richard McNamara Title Sequence Narrator (voice) Hugo Blanco Hugo Blanco (uncredited) GC Gino Cassani Jim (uncredited) Remo De Angelis Remo De Angelis Henchman (uncredited) Álvaro de Luna Álvaro de Luna (uncredited) HF Hilario Flores Man at Mexican Village Bank (uncredited) Sancho Gracia Sancho Gracia Saloon Gunslinger (uncredited) Rufino Inglés Rufino Inglés Gambler (uncredited) Walter Maestosi Walter Maestosi Mexican Bandit (uncredited) Guillermo Méndez Guillermo Méndez (uncredited) JA Juan Antonio Peral Blacksmith (uncredited) HR Hugo Ricardo (uncredited) RI Rafael Ibáñez (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Spaghetti Western Style

This Italian-Spanish production captures the moody, stylized essence that defines the Spaghetti Western genre.

Gunslinger Family Drama

At its heart is a clash between love and danger, as a gunfighter’s marriage tests the boundaries of loyalty and violence.

Rival Town Bosses

Villains Jackson and Burns loom over the town, keeping the tension high for anyone hoping to start anew.

Classic Western Elements

Shootouts, bandoleros, and saloon intrigue deliver the hallmarks of the genre for fans of frontier action.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed In a Colt's Shadow? +

In a Colt's Shadow was directed by Giovanni Grimaldi.

How long is In a Colt's Shadow? +

In a Colt's Shadow has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is In a Colt's Shadow? +

In a Colt's Shadow is a drama western.

Where can I watch In a Colt's Shadow? +

In a Colt's Shadow is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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