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A vengeful bounty hunter with a haunted past rides the Spaghetti Western frontier.

SILVER SADDLE

1978 · 01:40:00 · NR · Action / Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

Years after a young boy witnesses his father’s murder and kills the assassin, he discovers secrets to his past now that he is a feared bounty hunter.

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What is Silver Saddle about?

Silver Saddle is a 1978 Italian action drama Western directed by Lucio Fulci about a boy who becomes a feared bounty hunter after witnessing his father's murder, only to uncover secrets about his past.

The SassyFlix Take

Lucio Fulci swaps giallo for gunslinging in this Italo Western, where Giuliano Gemma's Roy Blood brings both vengeance and emotional baggage to the frontier. Expect bar shootouts, slow-motion violence, and a Spaghetti Western flavor with a side of family trauma.
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Why Cult

Fulci Does Western

Lucio Fulci, better known for his horror films, directs this Italian Western, injecting his signature style into the genre.

Vengeful Bounty Hunter

The story follows Roy Blood, a bounty hunter shaped by childhood trauma, bringing a darker, more psychological edge to the frontier.

Spaghetti Western Style

Classic elements like bar shootouts, slow-motion action, and a grim atmosphere make this a quintessential Italo Western experience.

Giuliano Gemma Lead

Giuliano Gemma takes the lead as Roy Blood, delivering the stoic charisma that made him a Spaghetti Western staple.

Synopsis

A young boy who sees his father gunned down kills the assassin. Years later, he has grown up to be a successful bounty hunter who is feared by many. And then one day he discovers secrets to his past.
Details & Specs
Director
Lucio Fulci
Writer
Adriano Bolzoni
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Silver Saddle, Sie sterben in Stiefeln, Sella d'argento, Montura de plata, Sela de Prata, They Died with Their Boots On

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Saddle about? +

Silver Saddle tells the story of a boy who, after witnessing his father's murder and killing the assassin, grows up to be a feared bounty hunter and later discovers secrets about his past.

When was Silver Saddle released? +

Silver Saddle was released in 1978.

Who directed Silver Saddle? +

Silver Saddle was directed by Lucio Fulci.

How long is Silver Saddle? +

Silver Saddle has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Silver Saddle? +

Silver Saddle is an action, drama, and Western film.

Where can I watch Silver Saddle? +

Silver Saddle is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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