A Taste of Death

A Taste of Death

1968 · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · Western

Scaife, the sadistic leader of a gang of cattle thieves, terrorizes the people of a Colorado mountain town. Bill Ransom, the retired sheriff, is the only one to stand up against Scaife and his men, among whom is Dan El, a former friend of his. Dan El is also the father of Tony, Bill's adopted son...

Directed by Sergio Merolle · Written by Biagio Proietti

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Andrea Giordana Tony
John Ireland Dan El/Ralph
Raymond Pellegrin Bill Ransom
Bruno Corazzari Scaife/Skede
Betsy Bell Gladys
Giovanni Petrucci Young Villager
Mireille Granelli Scaife's Girl
Claudio Scarchilli Robin - Scaife Gang Member
Fulvio Pellegrino Mark

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