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A Time for Dying (1969)

Director: Budd Boetticher

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From Time Out Film Guide

Boetticher's last Western (after a long gap filled with his work on a bullfighting project) is a sad affair, far removed from the precision and resonance of the Randolph Scott films. Produced by Audie Murphy, who takes a bit part as Jesse James, the film looks at the life of an aspiring gunfighter (Lapp), who meets his end through foolish bravado. Not much bravado is visible on-screen, however, as the production values are strictly TV (flat lighting, crummy sets), and the actors fail to give their characters any credibility.

Author: DT 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Budd Boetticher

Producer: Audie Murphy

Cast: Richard Lapp, Anne Randall, Bob Randon, Victor Jory, Audie Murphy full cast

Genre(s): Westerns

Duration: 75 mins


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