About this release
A Bona Fide Spaghetti Western Classic! Fifteen years after four bandits massacred his family while executing a $200,000 robbery, a young man (John Phillip Law, Danger: Diabolik) seeks revenge. The men responsible for the murders all hold positions of power in the new west, but now a bandit (Lee Van Cleef, For a Few Dollars More) they had framed for the murders is due to be released from prison…he’s ready to exact bloody reprisals and decides to form an unholy alliance with the vengeance-seeking young man. This stylish revenge tales directed by Giilio Petroni (Tepepa) and written by Luciano Vincenzoni (The Mercenary) featured a strong supporting cast that includes Mario Brega (A Fistful of Dollars), Luigi Pistilli (Cold Sweat) and Anthony Dawson (Dial M for Murder) with a haunting and rousing score by legendary maestro Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox | Theatrical Trailer | Optional English Subtitles
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Disc 1
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Death Rides a Horse (1967)
115 min
Western
Bill Meceita, a boy whose family was murdered in front of him by a gang, sets out 15 years later to exact revenge. On his journey, he finds himself continually sparring and occasionally cooperating with Ryan, a gunfighter on his own quest for vengeance, who knows more than he says about Bill's tragedy.
Credits
Director
Giulio Petroni
Writer
Luciano Vincenzoni
Cast
Lee Van Cleefas Ryan
John Phillip Lawas Bill Meceita
Mario Bregaas One-Eye (Paco)
Luigi Pistillias Walcott - The Bandit Leader
José Torresas Pedro
Anthony Dawsonas Burt Cavanaugh
Franco Balduccias Sheriff
Guglielmo Spoletinias Manuel - Walcott's Henchmen
Bruno Corazzarias Walcott's Accomplice
Angelo Susanias Walcott Henchman
Cinematographer
Carlo Carlini
Composer
Ennio Morricone
Editor
Eraldo Da Roma
Producer
Alfonso Sansone
Henryk Chrosicki
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 23, 2026