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The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974)

"The fastest gun in the West joins with the most brutal hands in the East!"

5.319741h 47mEN
ActionWesternComedy

Directed by Antonio Margheriti

Rating

5.3/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

January 1, 1974

Director

Antonio Margheriti

Official Trailer

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Overview

During a hold-up in the Wild West, Dakota kills a rich old Chinese man, Wang. Later, he is captured, sentenced, and is about to be hanged - and he never profitted from Wang's death, has he buried him with the photographs of his four widows, and a few worthless papers. Meanwhile, Ho comes to America ...

Cast

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Dakota

Lo Lieh

Lo Lieh

Ho Chiang

Wang Hsieh

Wang Hsieh

Warlord

Chan Shen

Chan Shen

Chief Constable

Ching Miao

Ching Miao

Wang's Father

Karen Yip Leng-Chi

Karen Yip Leng-Chi

Li Hua

Patty Shepard

Patty Shepard

Russian Mistress / Twin Sister

Femi Benussi

Femi Benussi

Italian Mistress

Karen Yeh

Karen Yeh

Chinese Mistress

Julián Ugarte

Julián Ugarte

Yancey Hobbitt

Erika Blanc

Erika Blanc

American Mistress

Ai Tong-Kua

Ai Tong-Kua

Wang's Uncle

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Stranger and the Gunfighter (1974), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

During a hold-up in the Wild West, Dakota kills a rich old Chinese man, Wang. Later, he is captured, sentenced, and is about to be hanged - and he never profitted from Wang's death, has he buried him with the photographs of his four widows, and a few worthless papers. Meanwhile, Ho comes to America in search of his uncle's fortune, and must get Dakota free, as he his the only man who can lead him to Wang's tomb. They open the tomb, retaking the pictures of Wang's widows. It happens he reads the papers and knows that Wang had one quarter of a map tattooed in each of his women's buttocks. Now, the difficult part will really start... Treasure hunt.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Stranger and the Gunfighter. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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