A Bullet for the General (1967)

About

A Bullet for the General, also known as El Chucho Quién Sabe? , is a 1966 Italian Zapata Western film directed by Damiano Damiani and starring Gian Maria Volonté, Lou Castel, Klaus Kinski and Martine Beswick. The film follows Chucho (played by Franco Nero ), a skilled gunman and bandit, who becomes entangled in a plot against a corrupt general. Chucho is part of a group of rebels who aim to overthrow the oppressive regime. The story unfolds as Chucho and his band, seeking justice for the poor, manage to steal a shipment of gold intended for the general. As they navigate dangerous encounters with federal troops, Chucho forms a complex relationship with General Manuel . The dynamic shifts when it becomes clear that Chucho has his own agenda — he’s after both the gold and revenge for personal losses caused by the general’s regime. Tensions escalate as loyalty is tested, and betrayal leads to violent confrontations. The film explores the moral dilemmas of war and revolution, ultimately culminating in a dramatic showdown where allegiances are questioned, and the true cost of freedom is revealed. Through its engaging plot and character development, A Bullet for the General delivers a compelling narrative about the harsh realities of rebellion and the quest for justice.

Archive

Internet Archive, in More feature films

Licence or status

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as the Internet Archive states it.

Credit

Damiano Damiani

Language

Ita / English / English (cc)

Subtitles

English

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