Born in Los Angeles in 1937, Charles Southwood made a notable mark in the spaghetti western genre, particularly with his role in Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin (1970). After a diverse career in Europe, he transitioned from stand-in work to lead roles, embodying the rugged characters that defined the era. Southwood's journey reflects the spirit of cult cinema, blending his philosophical background with a unique approach to storytelling, making him a distinctive figure in the world of exploitation films.
Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin
Sartana, bounty hunter and gunfighter, witnesses the robbery of a shipment of gold. He finds his way into town where he meets with a lot of suspicious stares from the locals. He also meets with Samuel Spencer, who seems to own the company in this company town. The gold shipments are being stolen, so Spencer agrees to hire Sartana to protect the next gold shipment. Numerous dull-witted villains make attempts on Sartana's life, but he survives. Eventually, Sartana's nemesis Sabbath (he of the white coat and parasol) rides into town. With a showdown inevitable, Sartana and Sabbath square off to settle the score.
