Rafael Romero Marchent, born in 1926 in Madrid, emerged as a significant force in the Spaghetti Western genre. He directed Dead Men Don't Count (1968) and Sartana Kills Them All (1970), showcasing his distinctive style and narrative flair. Additionally, he contributed as a writer for A Quiet Place to Kill (1970), solidifying his influence in cult cinema. With a career that began in acting, Marchent transitioned into directing and left an enduring legacy in the realm of gritty cult films.
Awkward Hands
Peter, a naive ranch-hand, courts Dorothy Warren, daughter of the ranch’s owner. Mr. Warren finds out, gives Peter a whipping, and throws him off the ranch. A defiant Dorothy follows after Peter. Two of Warren’s henchmen soon catch up with the lovers and haul them back to the ranch. Peter gets a second whipping and to spare him from more lashes, Dorothy agrees to marry Johnny, a nearby rancher who controls the water flowing into Warren’s land. Peter is once more driven from the ranch and he spends a year away from it, learning how to use a gun. When he returns, he finds Dorothy has not married Johnny but is now working in a brothel. Peter confronts Warren and then Johnny as he tries to win Dorothy back.
