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1969·Western·1h 31m
7.1
A melancholic gunfighter is drawn into a vengeful and tragic kidnapping plot by his widowed ex-lover.
Directed by Robert Hossein
kidnapping
horse
murder
shootout
gunfight
spaghetti western

Cast

Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein
Manuel
Michèle Mercier
Michèle Mercier
Maria Caine
Guido Lollobrigida
Guido Lollobrigida
Thomas Caine
Daniele Vargas
Daniele Vargas
Will Rogers
Serge Marquand
Serge Marquand
Larry Rogers
Pierre Hatet
Pierre Hatet
Frank Rogers
Philippe Baronnet
Philippe Baronnet
Bud Rogers
Pierre Collet
Pierre Collet
Sheriff Ben
Ivano Staccioli
Ivano Staccioli
Vallee
Béatrice Altariba
Béatrice Altariba
Saloon Woman
Michel Lemoine
Michel Lemoine
Eli Caine
Anne-Marie Balin
Anne-Marie Balin
Johanna

Crew

Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein
Director
Dario Argento
Dario Argento
Writer
Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein
Writer
Rosine Delamare
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Guy Villette
Guy Villette
Sound
Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone
Assistant Director

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12 reviews
Martim Moniz
Martim Moniz
Cemetery Without Crosses
mais western impossível (em italiano)
mais western impossível (em italiano)
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Nathan
Nathan
Cemetery Without Crosses
The cinematography here is really great, most notably with its stylistically used black and white shots, and the overall execution stands out, with performances and a script that feels above the usual standard for a spaghetti western. However, director Robert Hossein's ambition occasionally backfires. The extended stretches without dialogue, while they first came off as atmospheric, eventually overstay their welcome.

Despite this, Cemetery Without Crosses feels like an overlooked entry in the genre and is definitely worth the 90 minutes it has to offer.
The cinematography here is really great, most notably with its stylistically used black and white shots, and the overall execution stands out, with performances and a script that feels above the usual standard for a spaghetti western. However, director Robert Hossein's ambition occasionally backfires. The extended stretches without dialogue, while they first came off as atmospheric, eventually overstay their welcome.

Despite this, Cemetery Without Crosses feels like an overlooked entry in the genre and is definitely worth the 90 minutes it has to offer.
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IfHeDiesHeDies
IfHeDiesHeDies
Cemetery Without Crosses
Cemetery Without Crosses is a bleak spaghetti western that explores themes of love, death, grief, revenge, and the futility of it, presented in a tightly contained narrative. It unfolds as a dark tale of vengeance, where death looms ominously over the characters, signaling that their actions carry a price that must eventually be paid.

The film is beautifully shot and features an evocative score, adding to its atmospheric appeal. However, its excessively slow and almost methodical pacing can make it feel tedious at times. Additionally, the characters lack the depth needed to make their struggles more compelling, which can hinder emotional engagement.

Despite its flaws, Cemetery Without Crosses remains a solid spaghetti western with a hauntingly somber tone. It's a film I’d like to revisit someday, as I sense it has the potential to grow on me over time.
Cemetery Without Crosses is a bleak spaghetti western that explores themes of love, death, grief, revenge, and the futility of it, presented in a tightly contained narrative. It unfolds as a dark tale of vengeance, where death looms ominously over the characters, signaling that their actions carry a price that must eventually be paid.

The film is beautifully shot and features an evocative score, adding to its atmospheric appeal. However, its excessively slow and almost methodical pacing can make it feel tedious at times. Additionally, the characters lack the depth needed to make their struggles more compelling, which can hinder emotional engagement.

Despite its flaws, Cemetery Without Crosses remains a solid spaghetti western with a hauntingly somber tone. It's a film I’d like to revisit someday, as I sense it has the potential to grow on me over time.
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Matthew
Matthew
Cemetery Without Crosses
Almost forgot to log this. That should tell you how I felt overall.
Almost forgot to log this. That should tell you how I felt overall.
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Max Kowalski
Max Kowalski
Cemetery Without Crosses
la perfection 👌🏻
la perfection 👌🏻
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