His Name Was King

His Name Was King

1971 · 75 min · ★ 5.6 · Western

The Benson brothers, who are smuggling guns across the Mexican border, kill King's brother and rape his wife. King must stop their illegal activities, find who is behind them and gain revenge for his family.

Directed by Giancarlo Romitelli · Written by Renato Savino

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