The Ruthless Four (1968)

In the desolate landscapes of Nevada, seasoned prospector Sam Cooper and his avaricious partner unearth a dazzling vein of gold. But greed blinds his partner, bullets fly, and a heated chase ensues that leads them deep into the bowels of the gold mine. Sam, cornered and desperate, orchestrates a dynamite explosion, a deliberate act that ends with his partner's demise. Now alone, Sam gathers a haul of gold dust and journeys towards the nearest civilization. En route, a band of famished outlaws besieges him, stripping him of his horses and provisions, oblivious to the wealth of gold dust in his possession. Unfazed, Sam discards the gold into the river and continues his journey on foot through the Sierras, the arid desert, and past haunting relics of a Spanish Catholic Mission before reaching the town. Once in town, he sends a telegraph for his adoptive son, Manolo Sanchez, a young man he trusts implicitly, to aid him in mining his clandestine gold vein. But an unexpected complication arises when Manolo encounters Brent, an old acquaintance known for his ruthless ways, who sniffs out the prospect of gold. Despite his reservations, Sam is forced to include both Manolo and the dangerous Brent in his plans. Yet, for safety, he invites his old army comrade, Mason, to join the expedition, despite past grudges stemming from their desertion and Mason's consequent incarceration. Mason, bitter but lured by the glimmering promise of gold, agrees to join them in exchange for a hefty cut of the profits. As the fateful quartet purchases mining equipment and supplies, whispers of a potential gold strike stir the town's curiosity. As dawn breaks, they set off towards the guarded secret of Sam Cooper's mine, unknowingly stepping into a whirlwind of trouble.

The Ruthless Four is a western movie featuring Van Heflin and directed by Giorgio Capitani.

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