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65% Critic Match
If You Want to Live... Shoot!
6.5 / 10• 1968• 1h 34m•NR• Italian
Western
Storyline
A young cowboy, Johnny, playing in a rigged poker game is forced to shoot one of the other players. The cowboy takes quick leave as he is accused of murder and a reward for his capture is posted. After being wounded, he finds refuge on a ranch and becomes involved with the family. While he is away, a gang of Mexicans kills the McGowan family except for Sally, who manages to escape and find Johnny who is now out for revenge.
Cast & Crew
Ivan Rassimov
Johnny Dark / Django
Lead
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Stark / Stack
Riccardo Garrone
Donovan
Isabella Savona
Sally McGowan / McGovern
FC
Franco Cobianchi
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Tom Felleghy
Marlowe
Cristina Penz
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Aldo Cecconi
Hans Muller
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergio Garrone's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. If You Want to Live... Shoot! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
