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WESTERN . 1968 . 1h 40m . 5.7/10

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"In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre"

After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.

Starring Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski
5.7/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre

After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.

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Cast
Van Heflin stars as Sam Cooper in The Ruthless Four.
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Year context
The Ruthless Four was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To h...
The Ruthless Four is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (21 votes)

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What is The Ruthless Four about?
After years of hard work, old Sam Cooper has finally found a gold mine. Since he cannot take everything he has found with him, he blows up the entrance. To help him exploit his discovery, he calls on his godson Manolo Sanchez. But Manolo is accompanied by "the blond," a strange man who seems to dominate him. Sam has no choice but to accept his company. He persuades his old friend Mason to travel with them as well. Greed and paranoia will eventually completely destroy the small band.
How long is The Ruthless Four?
The Ruthless Four has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Ruthless Four?
The cast of The Ruthless Four includes Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski, George Hilton, Sarah Ross.
What is the rating of The Ruthless Four?
The Ruthless Four has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

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Western
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