A Pistol for Ringo
A sly prison-released gunslinger infiltrates a bandit siege at a wealthy ranch, balancing self-interest and rescue in a lively spaghetti western.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- classic western night
- action movie marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ringo's hopscotch killing and deal-making persona give the otherwise dangerous infiltration plot a buoyant, irreverent charge.
Ringo is released from prison to infiltrate Sancho's bandits barricaded at Major Clyde's farm.
The bandits take a wealthy family hostage and fortify themselves on the farm after robbing a bank.
The Italian production, western form, Mexican-border setting, and morally flexible gunfighter place it squarely within the spaghetti western cycle.
Films like A Pistol for Ringo, and why
Django
shared spaghetti western setting, charismatic gunslinger protagonist, bandit intrigue, and irreverent action tone
The Mercenary
shared Italian western style, outlaw infiltration plot, Mexican-border atmosphere, and morally flexible hero
The Return of Ringo
shared western comedy, ensemble of colorful criminals, hostage peril, and playful genre revisionism
Movie Details
- Director
- Duccio Tessari
- Release Date
- 1965-05-12
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (76)
Cast
- Giuliano Gemma
- Fernando Sancho
- Lorella De Luca
- Nieves Navarro
- Antonio Casas
- José Manuel Martín
- Manuel Muñiz
- Juan Cazalilla
- Pablito Alonso
- Nazzareno Zamperla
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Pistol for Ringo about?
- A sly prison-released gunslinger infiltrates a bandit siege at a wealthy ranch, balancing self-interest and rescue in a lively spaghetti western.
- What is A Pistol for Ringo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Pistol for Ringo as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Pistol for Ringo violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in A Pistol for Ringo as moderate.
- Which films are like A Pistol for Ringo?
- Films with a similar feel include Django, The Mercenary, and The Return of Ringo.
- How long is A Pistol for Ringo?
- A Pistol for Ringo runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Pistol for Ringo?
- In United States, A Pistol for Ringo streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARROW.
