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Revenge and revolution collide in a land ruled by violence and shifting loyalties.

SAY YOUR PRAYERS... AND DIG YOUR GRAVE!

1968 · 1h 26m · NR · Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

Fernando returns home from his self chosen exile in Texas to get revenge for the death of his siblings. Instead he tries to start a revolution against the despotism of the landowners, but his relationship to his old friend Cipriano, who had turned in the meantime to a simple bandit, destroys his plans.

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What is Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! about?

Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! is a 1968 Italian drama western directed by Edoardo Mulargia about Fernando, who returns from exile seeking revenge for his siblings' deaths, only to become embroiled in a revolt against oppressive landowners and face betrayal from an old friend.

Programmer's Pick

This isn't your standard quick-draw western—Mulargia blends revenge and revolution, serving up drama with a side of political unrest. If you like your shootouts complicated by broken friendships and bigger causes, saddle up.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in a tumultuous Mexican landscape, Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! follows Fernando, a man who returns from self-imposed exile in Texas driven by a desire for vengeance after the loss of his siblings. However, his focus shifts from personal revenge to a broader mission: igniting a revolution against the cruel landowners who subjugate the peasantry. Complicating his plans is the changed allegiance of his old friend Cipriano, now a bandit whose actions threaten to undermine the revolutionary cause. The film weaves classic western elements—outlaws, gunfights, and the struggle for justice—into a story of shifting loyalties and the difficult path from personal vendetta to collective uprising.

Details & Specs

Director
Edoardo Mulargia
Writers
Nino Massari, Edoardo Mulargia, Corrado Patara, Fabio Piccioni
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Drama, Western
Also Known As
Pray to God and Dig Your Grave, Original title: Prega Dio... e scavati la fossa!

Cast & Crew

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Director: Edoardo Mulargia Writers: Nino Massari +3 more
Robert Woods Robert Woods Tomajo/Fernando Camayo Jeff Cameron Jeff Cameron Cipriano Cristina Penz Cristina Penz Consuelo Calisto Calisti Calisto Calisti Don Enrique LN Léa Nanni Maria Carmen S Selvaggia PH Paco Hermandariz Paco Carlo Gaddi Carlo Gaddi Don Enrique's henchman Simonetta Vitelli Simonetta Vitelli Don Enrique's maid CA Carmelo Artale VC Vito Cipolla LC Lino Coletta Celso Faria Celso Faria Ignazio Paolo Figlia Paolo Figlia Fedele Gentile Fedele Gentile Ramirez MP Mario Pennisi Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia Lieutenant TR Tommy Roy Fabian Cevallos Fabian Cevallos Demofilo Fidani Demofilo Fidani Prescot (uncredited) Joe Sentieri Joe Sentieri (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Revenge vs. Revolution

Fernando’s quest for vengeance evolves into a larger fight against tyranny, blurring the line between personal and political justice.

Fractured Friendship

Fernando's plans unravel thanks to his old friend Cipriano, now a bandit—a twist that injects betrayal into the classic western formula.

Spaghetti Western Style

All the genre trappings are here: outlaws, gunfights, Mexican armies, and a simmering revolt, set against an Italian vision of the Wild West.

Armory on Display

Expect a full arsenal—Colt 45s, Winchester rifles, and more—fueling the film’s shootouts and street battles.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! released? +

Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! was released in 1968.

Who directed Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave!? +

Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! was directed by Edoardo Mulargia.

How long is Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave!? +

Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave!? +

Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! is a drama western.

Where can I watch Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave!? +

You can watch Say Your Prayers... and Dig Your Grave! on SassyFlix.

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