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Double-crosses and stolen gold test the law in Montana's Spaghetti West.

FOUR CANDLES FOR MY COLT

1971 · 1h 30m · NR · Western · IMDB TMDB

A gang holds up a tax shipment of gold. That night, when celebrating, Farley steals the gold, but is found dead the next morning.

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What is Four Candles for My Colt about?

Four Candles for My Colt is a 1971 Italian-Spanish Western film directed by Ignacio F. Iquino about a sheriff trying to bring a corrupt powerbroker to justice after a tax gold heist goes awry.

Programmer's Pick

Gold isn’t the only thing changing hands in this tangled Spaghetti Western—everyone’s got a secret, and the sheriff’s patience is running thin. Ignacio F. Iquino wrings every drop of tension from a Montana where justice is as slippery as stolen loot.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In the rugged landscape of Montana, a daring gang of outlaws attacks a state tax shipment, making off with a cache of gold. Oswald, the region's most influential figure, basks in the aftermath—until an accomplice betrays him, absconding with $300,000. As tensions simmer, Sheriff Frank Garringo is resolute in his mission to expose Oswald’s involvement and bring him to trial. The town buzzes with suspicion, especially when Roger seeks the sheriff's protection, offering crucial evidence against Oswald. Four Candles for My Colt sets the stage for a classic Spaghetti Western showdown, where shifting loyalties and hidden motives entwine the fate of lawmen and outlaws alike.

Details & Specs

Director
Ignacio F. Iquino
Writers
Ignacio F. Iquino, Juliana San José de la Fuente, Lou Carrigan
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Italy, Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Western
Also Known As
Four Candles for Garringo, My Colt, Not Yours, La mia colt ti cerca... 4 ceri ti attendono, 4 Velas para um Cadáver, Un colt por 4 cirios, Original title: Un colt por cuatro cirios

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ignacio F. Iquino Writers: Ignacio F. Iquino +2 more
Robert Woods Robert Woods Sheriff Frank Garringo OO Olga Omar Geminis Mariano Vidal Molina Mariano Vidal Molina Rogers Cris Huerta Cris Huerta Oswald María Martín María Martín Beltha Luis Ciges Luis Ciges Jim Antonio Molino Rojo Antonio Molino Rojo Farley G' Gaspar 'Indio' González González FR Fernando Rubio Mulligan Irene D'Astrea Irene D'Astrea Fanny Ángel Lombarte Ángel Lombarte Oswald Employee César Ojinaga César Ojinaga RM Ricardo Moyán FD Fernando de Miragaya ED Esteban Dalmases Ayudante del Sheriff IN Isidro Novellas Ayudante del Sheriff FM Francisco Márquez MO Maika Orero CG Carmen Gallen FD Françoise Duchamp RB Raquel Barleycorn Aona EE Enrique Escobar Pianista del Saloon (uncredited) MF Marina Ferri Chica del Saloon (uncredited) FG Fanny Grey Chica del Saloon (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Spaghetti Western Style

Experience European Western filmmaking with all the hallmarks: moral ambiguity, dusty landscapes, and double-crosses.

Double-Crossing Outlaws

Betrayal is as common as gunfire, with partners turning on each other for a shot at the gold.

Relentless Sheriff

Robert Woods brings grit to Sheriff Garringo, determined to bring even the most powerful man in Montana to justice.

Based on a Novel

Fans of page-to-screen adaptations will appreciate this Western drawn from literary roots.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Four Candles for My Colt released? +

Four Candles for My Colt was released in 1971.

Who directed Four Candles for My Colt? +

Four Candles for My Colt was directed by Ignacio F. Iquino.

How long is Four Candles for My Colt? +

The runtime of Four Candles for My Colt is 90 minutes.

What genre is Four Candles for My Colt? +

Four Candles for My Colt is a Western film.

Where can I watch Four Candles for My Colt? +

You can watch Four Candles for My Colt on SassyFlix.

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