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......!
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.
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.
- 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
Not every western lets you trade the tumbleweeds for Manitoba haystacks.
Why Cult
The action unfolds in Manitoba’s Glory City—a rare northern stage for shootouts and duels.
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.
German and Spanish production with all the trappings—gunfights, saloons, and a lawless town in need of saving.
The film pairs two western genre icons, Lex Barker as Clint Brenner and Pierre Brice as Reese, for a classic showdown.
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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.