China 9, Liberty 37

China 9, Liberty 37 (1978)

Amore, piombo e furore

The deadliest crossroad.

Gunslinger Clayton Drumm is about to be hanged when he is given a chance to live if he agrees to murder Matthew, a miner who has steadfastly refused to sell his land to the railroad company. Matthew’s refusal is a major obstacle to the railroad’s plans for expansion.

Date of release
1978-08-04
TMDB
5.3 / 10 (33)
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Action, Western
Director
Monte Hellman

Casting

Interesting facts

China 9, Liberty 37 is an Italian-Spanish 1978 Western film directed by Monte Hellman, starring Warren Oates, Jenny Agutter, and Fabio Testi. Noted director Sam Peckinpah has a small, rare acting role. The film was shot in locations in Spain and Italy by cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno. Pino Donaggio composed the musical score. The English title refers to a sign seen at the beginning of the movie on U.S. Route 90 in Beaumont, Texas. Monte Hellman, utilized the scenic location of the highway to enhance the authenticity of its setting. The film had a very sparse theatrical release in the United States, and did not play in some cities until as late as 1984.

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