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A dandy stranger rides into a border town caught between armies and outlaws.

GENTLEMAN KILLER

1967 · 1h 37m · NR · Western / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A border-town became the subject of heated political turmoil between the US & Mexico when a Mexican bandit starts killing as many US soldiers as he can.

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What is Gentleman Killer about?

Gentleman Killer is a 1967 Italian-Spanish Western drama directed by Giorgio Stegani about a stylish, enigmatic stranger who enters a disputed US-Mexico border town rife with political turmoil and violence.

Programmer's Pick

Come for the sharp suits and stay for the sharper shootouts. Gentleman Killer delivers Spaghetti Western style with a dash of dandy flair and a heavy dose of border-town tension.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the tense backdrop of a US-Mexico border town, Gentleman Killer finds the US Army in uneasy limbo as it awaits Washington's decision on the town's fate. The situation is further complicated by a band of Mexican soldier-bandits intent on stirring chaos and violence, leaving the town's loyalties and safety in constant jeopardy. Into this powder keg arrives a mysterious, impeccably dressed stranger—Anthony Steffen—whose refined exterior conceals a talent for deadly action. As he navigates a world of shifting allegiances, betrayals, and violence, the stranger's presence upends the balance of power, promising showdowns and intrigue in this Spaghetti Western drama.

Details & Specs

Director
Giorgio Stegani
Writer
Jaime Jesús Balcázar
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Italy, Spain
Language
Italian
Genres
Western, Drama
Also Known As
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Why This Matters

This 1967 spaghetti Western was co-written and directed by Giorgio Stegani, who used the pseudonym George Finley, reflecting the era's trend of Italian filmmakers adopting Anglicized names for international appeal.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Giorgio Stegani Writer: Jaime Jesús Balcázar
Anthony Steffen Anthony Steffen Jo Reeves aka Gentleman Jo Eduardo Fajardo Eduardo Fajardo Colonel Fernando Ferreras Silvia Solar Silvia Solar Vicky - chica del saloon Mariano Vidal Molina Mariano Vidal Molina Captain Clay Reeves Benito Stefanelli Benito Stefanelli Larry Ángel Lombarte Ángel Lombarte RA Raúl Aparici Luis Barboo Luis Barboo Ferreres' gang member G' Gaspar 'Indio' González Jefferson Antonio Iranzo Antonio Iranzo Pedro

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Why Cult

Border Town Tension

The film's disputed town setting makes for a pressure-cooker atmosphere where every allegiance is up for grabs.

Dandy Stranger Lead

Anthony Steffen plays a stylish, enigmatic gunslinger whose mysterious motives and polished exterior keep everyone guessing.

Mexican Bandit Menace

A ruthless Mexican gang escalates the violence, setting the stage for bloody confrontations and shifting loyalties.

Spaghetti Western Style

Expect the hallmarks of Euro Westerns—stylish visuals, tense standoffs, and a morally grey world straddling two nations.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Gentleman Killer released? +

Gentleman Killer was released in 1967.

Who directed Gentleman Killer? +

Gentleman Killer was directed by Giorgio Stegani.

How long is Gentleman Killer? +

Gentleman Killer has a runtime of 97 minutes.

What genre is Gentleman Killer? +

Gentleman Killer is a Western drama.

Where can I watch Gentleman Killer? +

Gentleman Killer is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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