Awkward Hands

Awkward Hands

1970 · 93 min · ★ 5.9 · Western

The story of a young peaceful ranch hand who falls for the boss’ daughter. The couple’s romance is kept secret because the beautiful woman is desired and promised to a rich opponent. When Peter defends her honor he is severely beaten and left for dead in the desert. Nursed back to health by a mysterious gunman dressed in black and again later by a mysterious Chinese master, heathy and wiser Peter sets out for revenge.

Directed by Rafael Romero Marchent · Written by Santiago Moncada

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