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Two rival gunfighters unite in a Canadian western town doomed for a founder’s day duel.

A PLACE CALLED GLORY

Two men who faced many guns together...now face each other......!

1965 · 01:32:00 · NR · Romance / Western · IMDB TMDB

Two celebrated gunfighters are separately hired to come to a small Canadian town in Manitoba named "Glory" for a showdown at high noon. But before they can do that, they join forces and take on a bandit gang that dominates the area.

Quick Answer
What is A Place Called Glory about?

A Place Called Glory is a 1965 German-Spanish romance western directed by Sheldon Reynolds about two gunfighters recruited to free a Manitoba town from a ruthless ranch owner, only to discover they're destined to duel each other.

Key Facts
Director
Sheldon Reynolds
Writers
F.X. Toole, Fernando Lamas, Edward di Lorenzo
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Germany, Spain
Language
German
Also Known As
Place Called Glory City, Glory City, Un lugar llamado 'Glory', Duel à Glory City, Original title: Die Hölle von Manitoba

The SassyFlix Take

Buckle up for a German-Spanish western where the saloon showdowns are just the opening act. Lex Barker and Pierre Brice are rivals-turned-allies facing off in a small Canadian town, with enough poker games and gunfights to keep any Spaghetti Western fan well-caffeinated.
From the Vault

Not every western lets you trade the tumbleweeds for Manitoba haystacks.

Why Cult

Canadian Western Setting

The action unfolds in Manitoba’s Glory City—a rare northern stage for shootouts and duels.

Duel Among Friends

Two celebrated gunfighters are hired separately, form a partnership, then discover they're slated to duel each other at the town’s founder’s day.

Spaghetti Western Flavor

German and Spanish production with all the trappings—gunfights, saloons, and a lawless town in need of saving.

Lex Barker & Pierre Brice

The film pairs two western genre icons, Lex Barker as Clint Brenner and Pierre Brice as Reese, for a classic showdown.

About This Film

Former rancher Clint Brenner and the younger Reese, his equal in skill at gun-fighting, are independently recruited to help farmer Seth Grande free the locals of Manitoba town Glory City from vast ranch owner Jack Villaine’s rule of terror. They become friends on the job but ignore they’ll be pitted as adversaries in the town’s founder’s day spectacular duel by last-minute blind substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Place Called Glory about? +

A Place Called Glory follows two expert gunfighters hired to help free a Manitoba town from a tyrannical rancher, only to find themselves destined for a dramatic duel.

When was A Place Called Glory released? +

A Place Called Glory was released in 1965.

Who directed A Place Called Glory? +

A Place Called Glory was directed by Sheldon Reynolds.

How long is A Place Called Glory? +

A Place Called Glory has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is A Place Called Glory? +

A Place Called Glory is a romance western.