The Savage Guns

– This Western is set in the Mexican valley of Sonora not that far south of the state of Arizona. It's..

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Movie
Rating:
4.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
Original Name:
Tierra brutal
The Savage Guns (1962) - Also known as Tierra brutal

This Western is set in the Mexican valley of Sonora not that far south of the state of Arizona. It's just after the American Civil War, and a former Confederate officer, Mike Summers (Don Taylor) has taken refuge in a small town in the valley. He has married and is hoping to live in peace the rest of his life. Instead, he and his wife and the rest of the town are suffering the depredations of a brutal gunman, Danny Pose (Alex Nicol), and his gang of outlaws. Summers holds off picking up a gun because of his personal vow of non-violence. But the situation deteriorates and a new ally comes into the picture, Steve Fallon (Richard Basehart), a wandering gunslinger who may not be able to handle the bad guys alone.

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Release Date:

01 Oct 1962

Language:

English

Director:

Michael Carreras

Writer:

Edmund Morris (screenplay), Peter R. Newman (story by)

Main Actors:

Richard Basehart, Paquita Rico, Don Taylor, Alex Nicol

Plot:

In Sonora, in a lonesome valley near the border of Arizona: ex-major Summer tries to forget about the horrors of the war of independence on his farm. He has foresworn to violence. His intention is put to the test when a gang of villains ravages the small town.

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Internet Movie Database:
4.7/10