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A Pistol for Ringo (1965): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

A Pistol for Ringo (1965) movie poster

A Pistol for Ringo is a 1965 western starring Giuliano Gemma as Ringo, Antonio Casas and Lorella De Luca. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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A Pistol for Ringo (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genre
Western
Original language
Italian
Studio
Balcázar
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Pistol for Ringo About?

The premise of A Pistol for Ringo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A ruthless outlaw gang terrorizes the frontier, and a slick, confident gunslinger hired by the local sheriff goes undercover to dismantle them from within. Giuliano Gemma leads the mercenary with swagger, while Ennio Morricone’s iconic score heightens the tension in this early spaghetti western classic.

A Pistol for Ringo Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • dynamite
  • christmas
  • spaghetti western
  • johnny ringo
  • u.s. mexico border
  • italo western
  • gunfighter
  • killing in self defense
  • jail cell
  • bandit gang
  • mexican bandit
  • wild west
+38 more
  • western town
  • texas
  • posse
  • bank robber
  • armed robbery
  • stick of dynamite
  • blowing up a safe
  • shot to death
  • held at gunpoint
  • shot in the back
  • stolen money
  • female bandit
  • winchester rifle
  • gunshot wound
  • on the run
  • gunslinger
  • family held hostage
  • ranch owner
  • chased by posse
  • bullet wound
  • operation
  • russian roulette
  • hostage murdered
  • hostage killed
  • colt revolver
  • six shooter
  • siege
  • christmas eve
  • christmas dinner
  • sexual harassment
  • attempted rape
  • rape attempt
  • knife throwing
  • double cross
  • knife thrown in back
  • knife thrown in chest
  • musket
  • ricochet
Where to watch

Where to Watch A Pistol for Ringo

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

A Pistol for Ringo Cast & Characters

Giuliano Gemma leads the cast as Ringo, with Antonio Casas as Maj. Clyde and Lorella De Luca as Miss Ruby.

Also Starring in A Pistol for Ringo

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Plot

A Pistol for Ringo Plot Summary

What happens in A Pistol for Ringo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ringo Giuliano Gemma is a renowned gunfighter who opens the film by delivering four swift, brutal deaths in a decisive gunfight. He is arrested for manslaughter and locked up in the city jail, where the outcome of his trial hangs over him like a dark cloud.

Meanwhile, Major Clyde [Antonio Casas] and his daughter Ruby [Lorella De Luca] are celebrating Christmas at the ranch with several guests. Their peaceful gathering is violently interrupted when a bandit gang led by the wounded Sancho storms the hacienda and takes everyone hostage. The gang’s ruthless plan is to hold the family captive and threaten to execute two people each day until they are allowed to go free.

Full summary

The whole story of A Pistol for Ringo, scene by scene

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Videos

A Pistol for Ringo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Pistol for Ringo.

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Details

A Pistol for Ringo Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Eine Pistole für Ringo” and “金槍客獨闖鬼門關”.

Also known as
  • Eine Pistole für Ringo
  • 金槍客獨闖鬼門關
  • A Gun For Ringo
  • Una pistola para Ringo
  • Пистолет для Ринго
  • Un pistolet pour Ringo
  • Uma Pistola Para Ringo
  • Pisztolyt Ringónak
  • Пистолет за Ринго
  • Pistolet dla Ringa
  • Ringo y el pistolero de oro
  • 瑞格之枪
+3 more
  • 총잡이 링고
  • 夕陽の用心棒
  • Baladă din Valea Morții

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FAQ

A Pistol for Ringo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of A Pistol for Ringo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Pistol for Ringo?

A Pistol for Ringo runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was A Pistol for Ringo released?

A Pistol for Ringo was released on May 12, 1965.

Who is in the cast of A Pistol for Ringo?

A Pistol for Ringo stars Giuliano Gemma as Ringo, Antonio Casas as Maj. Clyde and Lorella De Luca as Miss Ruby, among 16 credited actors.

Where can I watch A Pistol for Ringo?

In the US, A Pistol for Ringo is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and ARROW and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does A Pistol for Ringo have a post-credit scene?

No. A Pistol for Ringo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Pistol for Ringo in?

The original language of A Pistol for Ringo is Italian.

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