Cemetery Without Crosses (1969)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Fresh and Exciting

Absolutely Brilliant!

Made in 1969 by Robert Hossein who directed this and stars as Manuel – a gunman who has lost his will to fight. Then Michele Mercier as Maria Caine turns up and ask for his help; her husband and his friend has been hung by a gang of ranchers who are a notorious family. She wants justice – but her kind and not the sort dished out by a judge.He then gets embroiled in a kidnap plot and all bets are off as to how this is going to pan out. Now this is dedicated to Sergio Leone who also makes a cameo appearance. It is screamingly sixties in style – with the music as jarring as it is effective. It is all in English but has that seventies Italian feel for sound recording that makes it sound dubbed. The acting is so straight that it seems forced at times; but that belies the very real undercurrents of what is really going on. Things are communicated without being said and a look can convey emotions that pages written by a bard would leave unmolested. Some have commented that the pacing could have been better; but you need time to take in what is actually happening under the surface and this is the sort of film where you will spot more on subsequent viewings. It is high time someone made a release of this and much plaudits to Arrow for so doing. This is one for fans of the genre and for those who just love a good old western – not made in the West obviously, but not lacking in any way because of it – seriously recommended.

What may interest a number of viewers about this spaghetti western is that Dario Argento is given credit as one of the writers, though reports state that he actually had nothing to do with this movie. Whether he was involved or not, the end results are really strange. There is some good stuff here - the movie has a great deal of atmosphere, from the ghost town set to even the interior of saloons. The musical score is also well done, whether the scene calls for something loud or something more subdued. However, the script needed a lot more work before shooting began. The story, what there is, moves at an incredibly slow pace. Also, the story is frequently confusing right from the start, leading to a number of moments when you wonder what exactly is going on. If you are a spaghetti western fan of great patience, the movie does have some rewards, but even then you'll see that it could have been a lot better.

Overall, this one was unexpectedly good. Having seen all of Leone's work, most of Corbucci's, and a decent amount of lesser-known spaghetti westerns, I went into this one not expecting a lot. It has a great opening scene and is obviously well-written (Thanks Dario.) The main theme is a little different than other Italian westerns. More similar to an American western in plot. I wanted to see a little more violence, but it's got a few shootings and the ones it does have are awesome.A little tame, but very entertaining overall. A must see for Argento fans.7 out of 10, kids.

This is a very good eurowestern that will have you in its grip from start to finish.It is beautifully filmed with lots of desolate wide open desert, and impressive mountain scenery. The film has a feeling of loneliness as much of it takes place in a deserted ghost town which has apparently become the home of the protagonist.The movie is populated with bitter characters that are primarily motivated by revenge. There are no happy endings here. This definitely wasn't "the feel good movie of the year," which is a good thing. The female lead is a beautiful woman in black with little left to live for other than seeing her husband's killers pay for his death. Her relationship with Manuel, the man she goes to for help with her plan, is a very intriguing one. This is because we are left to wonder what their history is until close to the end of the film when it is finally revealed.The music score is excellent. The opening/closing theme is a great spaghetti western ballad with vocals. The music during the film is mostly guitar designed to create feelings of suspense and sadness. There's also a touch of organ thrown in for good measure. It all works wonderfully with the film.This is a high-quality spaghetti western that is riveting and entertaining. I highly recommend this one. If you get the chance to see it, don't pass it up.