A Fistful of Dollars 1964
“In his own way he is, perhaps, the most dangerous man who ever lived!”
What is A Fistful of Dollars?
"A Fistful of Dollars" is a film set in the Mexican village of San Miguel. The village is in the midst of a power struggle among three brothers and sheriff John Baxter.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 12, 1964
- Studios
- Jolly Film, Ocean Films, Constantin Film
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Overview
"A Fistful of Dollars" is a film set in the Mexican village of San Miguel. The village is in the midst of a power struggle among three brothers and sheriff John Baxter. A regiment of Mexican soldiers is waylaid by the Rojo brothers, who are attempting to obtain gold intended for new weapons. A stranger inserts himself into the conflict, selling false information to both sides for his own benefit. The stranger's actions are motivated by personal gain, as he seeks to profit from the situation. The power struggle and the stranger's involvement create a complex and tense situation in the village. The film is set in a Mexican village, where a power struggle is unfolding, and a stranger becomes involved in the conflict.
Should you watch it?
“A lone gunslinger manipulates rival brothers and a sheriff to profit from a Mexican gold convoy.”
- Stylish spaghetti‑western direction
- Sharp performance by the enigmatic Man With No Name
- Intriguing double‑cross plot
- Contains graphic violence typical of western feuds
Watch it if you enjoy a lone anti‑hero exploiting rival factions in a tense frontier showdown.
The film’s gritty, violent tone makes it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the film?
The story unfolds in the Mexican village of San Miguel amid a local power struggle.
Who are the main antagonists?
The three Rojo brothers and Sheriff John Baxter compete for control over a gold convoy.
What motivates the Man With No Name?
He sells false information to both sides to profit from the conflict.
How does this film relate to the Dollars Trilogy?
It is the first film, followed by For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
What tone does the film convey?
A gritty, violent spaghetti‑western centered on a solitary, dangerous anti‑hero.