Apocalypse Joe

Apocalypse Joe

1970 · 90 min · ★ 6.4 · Western

Travelling actor and gunman Joe Clifford inherits a gold mine from his uncle. Returning to claim the mine, he finds town boss Berg, his uncle's murderer, controls it instead. Clifford sets about avenging his uncle, recovering the mine and freeing the town from Berg using both shooting and thespian skills.

Directed by Leopoldo Savona · Written by Eduardo Manzanos

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