One Thousand Dollars on the Black
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| Directed by | Alberto Cardone |
| Produced by | Antonio Morelli, Mario Siciliano |
| Written by | Ernesto Gastaldi, Rolf Olsen, Vittorio Salerno, Giorgio Stegani |
| Music by | Michele Lacerenza |
| Cinematography | Gino Santini |
Release dates | December 18, 1966 |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
One Thousand Dollars on the Black (AKA Blood at Sundown or Mille dollari sul nero) is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western feature film directed by Alberto Cardone. The picture marks the first appearance of the character Sartana, played by Gianni Garko. It is not, however considered an "official" Sartana film.
Plot summary
Johnny Liston heads back to his hometown after 12 years in jail, during which time his ruthless brother Sartana (Garko) has taken over control of the town. Johnny is determined to battle Sartana to bring justice.
Cast
- Anthony Steffen ... Johnny Liston
- Gianni Garko ... Sartana Liston
- Erika Blanc... Joselita Rogers
- Carlo D'Angelo ... Judge Waldorf (as Charles Angel)
- Sieghardt Rupp ... Ralph
- Roberto Miali ... Jerry Holt (as Jerry Wilson)
- Carla Calò ... Rhonda Liston (as Carol Brown)
- Angelica Ott ... Mary
- Daniela Igliozzi ... Manuela Holt
- Franco Fantasia ... Sheriff
- Gianni Solaro ... Forrester
- Chris Howland ... Doodle Kramer
- Gino Marturano ... Man in bar
- Sal Borgese ... Mexican in bar
- Ettore Arena
- Mario Dionisi
Releases
Wild East released this alongside A Coffin for the Sheriff in a limited edition R0 NTSC DVD in 2014.