Drama Cult Classic

Revenge rides into Dallas as an ex-Union soldier faces conspirators and presidential peril.

THE PRICE OF POWER

Face the gallows... or Jordan's gun

1969 · 1h 48m · NR · Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

In Dallas, an ex-Union soldier attempts to expose a conspiracy of Southerners who murdered his father, his friend and the President.

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What is The Price of Power about?

The Price of Power is a 1969 Italian-Spanish drama western directed by Tonino Valerii about Bill Willer, an ex-Union soldier seeking revenge for his father's murder while trying to prevent the assassination of President James Garfield.

Programmer's Pick

Tonino Valerii swaps the Old West’s dusty duels for political intrigue, letting Giuliano Gemma’s Bill Willer chase both revenge and conspiracy. If you like your Spaghetti Westerns with a shot of assassination plot, saddle up.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of the American Wild West, The Price of Power follows Bill Willer, an ex-Union soldier whose personal quest for justice collides with a national tragedy. As Willer hunts down those responsible for his father's murder, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy aimed at President James Garfield. With the Pinkerton Detective Agency and corrupt officials complicating matters, Willer must navigate a world of violence, deception, and shifting loyalties. The film blends classic western action—fistfights, shootouts, and saloon intrigue—with political drama, as the line between personal vengeance and public duty blurs in a lawless Dallas. Expect a Spaghetti Western with both personal stakes and historical echoes.

Details & Specs

Director: Tonino Valerii
Writer: Massimo Patrizi
Release: 1969
Runtime: 1h 48m
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Italian
Genres: Drama, Western
Also Known As: Blutiges Blei, A Bullet for the President, Texas' tavse hævner, The Price Of Power 1969 ITALIAN

Why This Matters

This Spaghetti Western, directed by Tonino Valerii and starring Giuliano Gemma, stands out for weaving the assassination of President James Garfield into its narrative, blending historical events with genre conventions.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Tonino Valerii Writer: Massimo Patrizi

Giuliano Gemma Bill Willer

Warren Vanders Arthur McDonald

María Cuadra Lucretia Garfield

Rai Sanders Jack Donavan

Fernando Rey Pinkerton

Van Johnson President James A. Garfield

Julio Peña Governor of Texas

José Suárez Chester A. Arthur

Benito Stefanelli Sheriff Jefferson

Ángel del Pozo Lawyer FS Francisco Sanz Pat

Antonio Casas Mr. Willer JP Joaquín Parra Slim

Riccardo Pizzuti Deputy

Lorenzo Robledo Brett RN Ralph Neville Judge Ralley

Rocco Lerro Deputy LI Lisardo Iglesias MH Michael Harvey Jeff Wallace

Paolo Figlia Deputy

José Canalejas Deputy

José Calvo Dr. H. Strips

Frank Braña Mortimer

Charly Bravo Deputy

Manuel Zarzo Nick LR Luis Rico

Franco Meroni

Norma Jordan Anne Goddard

Massimo Carocci Anthony Ward

Ángel Álvarez J. B. Cotton ML María Luisa Sala Governor's Wife

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