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Thank you.

Wake them up.

Welcome to you, stranger.

My name is Juan de Dios.

I am the bell ringer.

Why are you here?

To see the Rojos?

No, not the Rojos.

Is it the Baxter's maybe?

No, maybe not even the Baxter's. You want to get rich, huh?

Well, for that you have come to the right place.

If you use your head.

That's because everybody here has become very rich or else they are dead.

What do you want to buy?

Some guns?

Liquor? You don't buy, you sell. You sell lead in exchange for gold.

You will get rich here, or you'll be killed.

One that Dios tolls the bell once again.

Saludos, amigo.

It's not smart to go wandering so far from home.

I reckon he picked the wrong trail. Or he could have picked the wrong town.

His big mistake, I think, was getting born.

You want any work?

Looking like that.

You could try being a scarecrow.

Oh, no. The crows are liable to scare him, maybe.

You can't get rich like that. At most, you will only succeed in being killed.

With all of the trouble we have, all we needed was you.

What are you looking for?

Food and something to drink.

Water's over there.

No, no water.

Eating and drinking, killing, that's all you can do, just like the rest of your

kind. That's all you can think of.

By the way, you'll have to mark this up.

But if you don't mind doing a little killing, you will have no trouble

finding someone eager to pay you.

My roulette wheel.

That too was murdered.

No one ever comes here to play.

We spend our time here between funerals and burials. Yeah? Never saw a town as

dead as this one.

You will never see another like it.

What's wrong with the place?

We've had too many killings.

You have seen the women?

None of them are women, they're widows.

The place has only widows.

Here you can only gain respect by killing other men.

So nobody works anymore.

Seems somebody doesn't share your opinion.

Yes.

You think they'll look you over?

You take your measurements.

He's so experienced he can do it with a glance.

You'll be a customer.

Don't laugh.

I'm not joking. I want to warn you that those murderers will make a corpse out

of you one day.

That's why I want you to get out of here.

You don't want to stay in this cemetery.

Finish up and get out.

I told you I can't pay you.

Be my guest.

But get out of something you can't, will you?

Where is that lead?

The balcony.

Why are you going there?

Hey.

Have a look.

Things always look different from higher up.

But nothing's up there.

Go ahead and get out.

Bandits. Bandits and smugglers.

They come down from Texas across the frontier to stock up on guns and liquor.

The cost is much less here.

Then they go back and sell the guns and liquor to the Indians.

Any town that sells guns and liquor has got to be a rich one.

Not a town.

Only those who buy and sell, and the bosses are the ones who clean up.

Yeah, somebody has to run the place. Every town has a boss.

That's true, but when there are two around, then I'd say that there is one

too many.

Two boys, isn't it?

Very interesting.

Interesting is right.

The Rojos boys, three brothers who sell liquor, and then there's the Baxters.

Big gun merchants.

Ah, if I'm not mistaken, you already met Baxter's gang, didn't you?

Yeah, we met.

What? You're lucky they don't usually limit their fire to the mule.

A man leaves his own land and looks around for any reason.

Juan de Dios tolls the bell, and Piri Peros serves another coffee.

Two bosses.

They've enlisted all the scum that hangs around both sides of the frontier.

And they pay in dollars.

The Baxter's over there.

The Rojo's there.

Me right in the middle.

Where you do what?

Crazy bell ringer was right.

There's money to be made in a place like this.

If you're thinking what I suspect, I tell you, don't try it.

Which one of the two is the stronger?

Which one of them is stronger?

Well, the rojos, especially Ramon.

I'm Miguel Rojo.

I want to talk to you.

I'm Miguel. I hear you're hiring on men.

Well, I might just be available.

I got to tell you before you hire me.

I don't work cheap.

Get three coffins ready.

Adios, amigo.

Listen, stranger.

Didn't you get the idea?

We don't like to see bad boys like you in town.

Go get your mule.

You let him get away from you?

You see, that's what I want to talk to you about.

He's feeling real bad.

Huh? My mule.

You see, he got all riled up when you men fired those shots at his feet.

Hey, are you making some kind of joke?

No. You see, I understand you men were just playing around, but the muley just

doesn't get it.

Of course, if you were to all apologize...

I

don't think

it's nice you laughing.

You see, my mule don't like people laughing.

It's the crazy idea you're laughing at him.

Now, if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you

really didn't mean it.

I saw the whole thing. You killed all four of them.

You'll pay all right. You'll be strung up.

Who are you?

Don't fire a shot.

I'm John Baxter.

Sheriff.

Yeah. Well, if you're the sheriff, you better get these men underground.

My mistake.

Work orphans.

I

told

you I wasn't cheap.

But I think you'll find it's worth your while.

The rest will be all done.

When do I start?

I'm not in a hurry, at least for the moment.

I'd say with four or less Baxters, right now is as good a time to start as any.

In a few days, I hear there will be a troop of cavalry passing through San

Miguel. And I wouldn't want the military sticking their long noses into our

business.

You seem to be well informed.

In these parts, a man's life often depends on a...

Mere scrap of information.

This thing couldn't have been very useful to its owner.

My brother Ramon did that.

He often uses it for target practice.

With a gun in his hand, no one stands in his way.

The suit of armor is one of his favorite targets.

Naturally, when he does not have anything better to shoot.

Well, I'll be kind of curious to meet this brother of yours.

This is Chico one of the most trusted of my men Follow him.

He will bring you to your room.

I would like you to feel at home Well, I never found home that great.

Let's go

Who's that?

Her name's Marisol.

You just forget about her.

This one will be your room.

Can you explain to me why you have taken him on to have that filthy gringo around

the house and to give him $100 besides?

We have never paid anybody so much.

You cannot leave someone like that to do what he wants around here.

He's capable of doing anything.

And I want law and order in this place.

If that is all you want, there is a much cheaper way.

Just snuff him out.

And who will be the one? You?

Yes, why not?

A shot in his back, and then you would have him out of the way in no time at

all.

Listen, I can do it easily right now.

He won't be expecting it.

And I'd get back the hundred.

You're stupid, Esteban.

Even if you are my brother.

A bullet in the back, eh?

And he's ended.

And what happens if your hand should tremble slightly and he's only been

hurt?

Not with the cavalry arriving in town and that Yankee so quick on the draw.

But I was only thinking... You mustn't think of anything.

You let me do the singing instead.

Go and see the Americano. Just ask him if he needs anything and make friends.

Get one thing clear in that hand of yours.

This is going to be a quiet town until Ramon gets back.

Is that clear?

A quiet town.

I'm Esteban Rojo. My brother asked me to...

What are you doing?

Moving.

But didn't you know all our men live here with us?

That's all very cozy, but I don't find you men all that appealing.

Besides, your brother said he didn't have any need for me anymore right now.

Tell the men we'll be spending tonight here in this place.

Arrange it so they can pick up the supplies here.

Also, double the guard in order to watch the stagecoach there.

Yes, sir.

So, what do you suppose they're carrying in that coach?

It'd be easy to find out.

Get up close to it and take a little look at what's in it.

If they fire at you, you know it's gold.

Not a bad idea.

Looking for anything?

Hello?

Get out of here, Yankee.

Vamos.

Why are you two sleeping?

When I see you staring like that, it bothers me.

I still keep wondering who was in that stagecoach.

It's something they seem to think is very important.

I asked a few questions of the captain and Olmos was arrested.

Who's Marisol?

You better get some sleep. You need it.

It's much too dangerous, even for you.

All I did is ask who she was.

She is a woman.

Ramon's madly in love with her.

Does that make it clear to you?

Everybody in this town talks about Ramon.

Kind of curious to meet him.

If you're smart, you'll try to stay clear of Ramon as long as possible.

Ah, there are the soldiers.

They're moving on very quietly.

Strange.

Headed for the frontier.

Tell me.

Is that the way you go to bed every night?

Don't worry, I didn't dirty the sheets.

Oh, no, wait.

I'm coming too.

I want to see for myself how you're going to get yourself in trouble.

All right, all right, go ahead.

It's like playing cowboys and Indians.

Captain, welcome, Lieutenant.

There is your gold, as promised.

I hope the guns you will be giving us will be equally useful to our army.

Rest assured, Captain, we'll check them over together.

Get their clothes on again.

And hurry.

Be sure to place them around right.

Remember, they died fighting among themselves.

This is my brother Ramon.

I think I mentioned him.

Everybody talks about Ramon. And many speak of you too.

My dear brother included.

Well, I hope they say...

Nice things?

Did you have a good trip?

It was tiring.

It was terribly hot on the road during the day.

And stagecoaches are an uncomfortable way to travel.

Well, I'm sure you'll be in great shape in no time. Oh, the Americano cannot

wait to get into action.

I'm sorry.

He's going to be a disappointed man.

How's that?

The Baxter's accepted the invitation.

They'll come tonight, Don Miguel.

The box is coming here. You must be out of your head.

Chico followed my orders. I told him to invite them here.

Ramon, what is this?

I have found out many things when I was traveling and I have decided that it's

very stupid to just keep on shooting at each other and without any results.

You've gone out of your mind, Ramon.

Now I've come to my senses, Esteban.

Life can be so precious.

It's foolish to risk losing it every minute, no?

There's plenty of space for everybody in this town.

Even Baxter's.

For this reason.

I've decided to hang my gun up on the wall.

I think that Ramon has the right idea.

I, too, am getting tired of these killings. They must stop.

This is all...

Very, very touching.

You mean you don't admire peace?

It's not really easy to like something you know nothing about.

Stay in San Miguel and you may just profit from the experience.

No, thanks.

I'll be moving on.

Oh, here's your money, Don Miguel.

I only used a small amount of it.

I don't like to take money unless I feel I've earned it.

Now, why are you so hasty? You should stay here.

You might enjoy dining with us tonight.

You see, the Banksters have four men in the cemetery on account of me.

I don't think they'd appreciate my presence.

I don't like that Americano. He's too smart to be just a hired fighter.

They're shooting a pistol. No one can touch it. I can see that. When someone

with that face works with his gun, you may count on two things.

He's fast on the trigger, but he's also intelligent.

That makes him too dangerous for you, I think, my brothers. And now that he's

gone, will you please explain to me that silly nonsense about hanging up your gun

and making up with the backsters?

Is it possible, old fellow, that you'll never be able to reach any conclusions

on your own?

Don't you think that our government and the Americanos will find those bodies

and then start an investigation?

They'll investigate, all right. And we'll be quiet and peacefully bide our

time.

We know nothing about the Massacre at Rio Bravo.

I arranged for the bodies to be lying here as if both companies killed each

other.

But do you think they'll believe it?

Oh, yes, I think so.

Because if they don't find some guilty party... It would be a pretty good

reason to call off the investigation.

Yes, but what about the Boxsters? The Boxsters?

They want nothing more than to live in peace.

We'll let them have their own way for the one.

So forget about the Boxsters. We'll take care of them later.

When the investigation finishes...

What was it again?

Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes.

The Baxter's on one side.

The Rojo's on the other.

And you'd be in the middle.

The only problem is that they've joined up.

Now you're without a job and you don't have any money to pay me what you owe

me. And there is only one thing for you to do. Leave here immediately.

I will forget about what you owe me.

And you leave San Miguel and never come back for the rest of your days.

Hey, Joe, I prepared the wagon the way you asked me to. We're sitting out in

the back here with two empty coffins.

What are you up to?

Are you changing your profession?

If you want to go on living, you'd better.

My opinion, you'll make a fine pallbearer.

Close this place and come with me, yeah?

Oh, close up, huh?

It's done.

Where are we going?

I'd like to know where we are going or is it a secret?

Down by the river.

Have a look at some corpses down there.

The Rojas say come to dinner and we must go.

But I don't like it at all.

Even if they've granted all the guarantees we've demanded.

We'll go along with it.

But don't touch anything.

You mustn't eat.

You mustn't drink.

You just keep your eyes open and keep your wits about you.

Oh. Are you sure that nobody has seen us?

Only a ghost or two.

No, no, no, no. Don't joke about things like this.

Ghosts are better left where they are.

You look as though this place suits you very well.

And if you go on like this, you will soon be here permanently.

I do not understand. Why is it with all those bodies down by the river, we are

just burying these two?

We're not.

We're not gonna bury them. What do you mean we are not burying them?

That's right.

We're not gonna bury them.

If we are not going to bury them, I would like to know what we will use them

for.

Why are we taking the trouble to do this?

The dead can be very useful sometimes.

You've helped me out of tough spots more than once.

First, they don't talk.

Second,

you made them look alive if I manage it right.

Yeah.

And third... Well, third, if you shoot them, there's no worry, because they're

dead already.

Understand?

It doesn't make a bit of sense to me, and I'm getting out.

I'm alive, and I want to remain with the living, understand?

And when I'm dead, I'll want to remain with the dead, and I would be unhappy if

somebody living forces me to remain with the living. I hope that's clear.

Also, I don't like the idea that you've placed those bodies there.

The man who was buried in that grave is the only one who ever died of pneumonia

in this cursed town.

Take it easy now, will you?

These two friends of ours here are gonna help me pay your bill.

The only reason they could have to start a war with us... would be to kidnap you

from your husband's side.

He's gallant, this Rojo.

I really didn't think him capable of compliments.

And he's not.

All that he says is false.

Like his proposals.

You women.

If things aren't complicated for you, you become suspicious.

Yes.

Because to me it just didn't seem right.

It went too smoothly.

I don't trust them.

You'd like to prove me wrong, won't you?

Always the same thing.

Good night.

Good night.

Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you.

I just want you to know why the Rojos want to make peace all of a sudden.

You see, there was once a wagon load of gold that the soldiers were taking to

the border.

John, come up here, quick.

Sorry. When a husband finds a man in his wife's bedroom, you're never sure how

he's going to react.

Give him $500.

How's that?

Give the money to him.

He has an interesting story. Listen to him.

That's the right idea. You didn't misunderstand.

I get the wrong idea. Only when it's... Ramon, where is it?

The soldiers, the ones who were escorting the gold. Two of those

soldiers got away. They're hiding out in the cemetery.

The Baxter's, they're about to capture them.

Hey!

Rubio, get the men.

You are well informed.

Man's life in these parts often depends on a mere scrap of information.

Your brother's own words.

Tell me, why are you doing this for us?

500 dollars.

These two soldiers as witnesses against Ramon, the government will be able to

rid the town of the Rojos and the whole band.

The San Miguel will have just one boss.

to appreciate your peace.

Who are you?

There's something about it I don't like.

Too still to be wounded. More like dummies.

Sure, dummies that are very interesting to the road.

Take two men and circle around to the side.

Try to keep them busy long enough for me to get those two down there.

Go on.

Go on.

Quickly.

Keep me covered. I'm going to take care of those two.

He said, Baxter, you can have them now if you like, since dead men can't talk.

It seems they didn't like my joke.

We'll let them go home a little while.

Give this bad boy as our guest only until Baxter leaves San Miguel and heads

for the frontier.

Pull him in the cellar.

Esteban, good work. With Antonio as our prisoner, the Baxters are going to have

to give it to us. Now we can make any kind of demand.

San Miguel!

San Miguel!

What has happened?

Talk, will you?

I don't know what somebody's shot at me.

Marisol!

Marisol!

Where are you, Marisol?

It's strange how you always manage to be in the right place at the right time.

It's nothing serious.

A headache that will pass.

She'll sleep.

Keep your eyes open.

She's not to move from that room, you hear?

I wouldn't mention anything about me bringing her here.

I wouldn't want the Rojos to think I was on your side.

Don't be worried.

I'm a woman who's rich enough to appreciate the men that my money can

buy.

I've been to talk to the Rojos. They'll give back Antonio in exchange for

Marisol. It'll take place in the morning.

Very soon, you're going to be rich.

Yeah,

that's not going to break my heart.

I want to see her! I want to see her!

Why can't I look at her? I want to see her!

Go. Go to him, Maris.

Jesus!

Get Julio.

You were warned to get out of town.

Now I'm gonna make you pay once and for all.

Let him be.

Better get going Ramones waiting And

you get that kid home where he belongs

What's Ramon got to do with them?

You weren't told, eh?

In this part of the world, the story's very old. A happy little family until

trouble comes along.

And the trouble has the name of Ramon. Claiming the husband cheated at cards

which wasn't true, he gets the wife to live with him as hostage.

And the husband?

Oh, him. There's nothing for him to do.

The Rojos threatened to kill his little boy, Jesus, and he was forced to accept

things.

That Ramon is smart.

Where are you going?

The Rojos to look for a job.

I'm glad we have the Americano with us.

The best thing that could have happened to us, you know.

Because if either government starts an inquiry, we need every man we can get.

I guess you know.

To be at war with the Boxsters now is worse than sitting on a big case of...

Where should we put this?

Put it over there.

Good shooting very good shooting when you want to kill a man you must shoot

for his heart and the winchester He's the best weapon.

That's very nice, but i'll stick with my 45 When a man with a 45 meets a man with

a rifle the man with a pistol will be a dead man That's an old mexican proverb

and it's true You believe that

Baguito, take five men and escort Marisol to this small house and stay

there until I return.

Everything is prepared.

Do not be worried.

I will return tomorrow.

All the wagons are ready. We can leave. Everyone, enjoy yourselves during my

absence.

Let's have a good time.

Did you not tell me no one could go see Mama?

That's right.

Then why does that man see her when I cannot?

I want Mama.

I want Mama. Quiet.

We cannot show ourselves.

You must remember that. You must stay away.

There's somebody shooting over this small house. Startle the horses

immediately. Come on, let's go.

Now take this money.

It's enough to live on for a while. Now get across the border.

As much distance between yourselves and San Miguel as possible.

How may we thank you for what you are doing?

Don't try.

Just get going before the Rojos get here.

Why do you do this for us?

Why?

I knew someone like you once. There was no one there to help.

Now get moving.

moving.

What do you see, Chico?

They're all dead.

They must have killed them.

They kidnapped Marisol.

This looks like the work of the Baxter's.

Quick, let's get back before they attack our house in the town.

Give out the ammunition.

Esteban, spread your men around the house.

Keep your eyes open.

Miguel, Paco, Vicente, Martin, behind the house. Manolo and Alvaro, come with

me.

Stay alert.

The way they killed the men in the small house, there must be a lot of them.

It's a warm evening.

One of our wagons lost a wheel, so we had to turn back here to get help.

One of the men tells me the Baxter's attacked this small house.

Do you know about it?

Tell me what you know.

Tell us where Marisol is and it'll all be ended.

In a week, you'll be back in shape. You'll get out and you can go wherever

you want.

That's enough for today.

Sooner or later, he'll talk. It's just a matter of time.

Watch out he doesn't escape or die. Otherwise, do as you like.

Wait till he comes through.

This way he hardly feels anything.

I've had a poker hand waiting for me for three days.

Now I'm stuck here. I can't get back to it while I'm gutting this Americano

idiot. I think you will find this more amusing than cards. All orders are to be

sure he does not die. I'll also make sure he regrets the day he was born.

The gringo's asleep, I imagine.

That's all right. I'll enjoy waking him up.

What was that noise? I do not know.

I heard a yell and then a crash.

It's useless to hide.

They'll finish playing the smart boy.

Go up and look in the loft.

He says he knows nothing.

He's trying to be smart.

Bring him here to me.

Where am I telling the truth?

Where? You know nothing, huh?

Oh, Cousin, I have not seen him. Rubio, you take care of him.

We looked everywhere.

In the cellar, in the attic, on the roof. But there is no trace.

I couldn't find anybody there in the back room. I'm certain he has taken

refuge with the Baxter's.

The Americano isn't stupid.

He knows that that's the best place for him to hide.

The Baxter's, eh?

Then better go and get him.

There's them.

Bill.

Hey.

Bill.

Can't see anybody.

Come here.

What are

you doing in there?

Remind, get me out of here.

But you're not dead yet.

I will be if you don't get me out of here quick.

Get that lid down.

I see some signs of life.

Let's be ready when they decide to come out.

Take a look at this.

Listen, you've won.

It's enough.

I'll get out of town. I'll do whatever you like.

You promise that?

I swear it, Ramon.

You won't try a trick of any kind?

None. No, no tricks.

I said before, I give you my word, we'll leave.

Are you sure?

You had better ask permission of your wife.

Maybe she won't be too happy.

I hope you're out in hell!

May you and your brothers die spitting blood!

Curse you for this!

Let's go. The show's over anyway.

Keep looking for him.

Search among those bodies.

Where's Silvanito?

Any news today?

I have to tell you some news that's pretty bad.

I hate to tell you this, Joe, but... Where's Silvanito?

Silvanito? He was captured this morning by those men of Ramon's. They grabbed

him outside the village. He was on his way to this mine. He was bringing in

some provisions.

Ramon's got him now.

He's being tortured, but he won't talk. I know him well. He's a stubborn man.

No matter what they do to him, he won't say a word, even if it means his life.

Listen to me.

They'll never be able to force him.

Now, old fool, loosen up your tongue.

You'd better get back to your shop, old man.

You're liable to have some business there. Oh, very good. That's what I

wanted to hear.

And I have a little surprise for you that I brought along.

I know how much you are going to need it. It was very hard to get my hands on

it, but I got it by first using my head. No one can resist two barrels of wine.

Isn't that right?

Well, I thought that, well, you might need that pistol.

And I brought another present.

It's dynamite.

I stole it from the Rojos.

And now it seems to me the moment's come for you to light the fuse... and send it

back to them.

Still lots of light.

It's too early to be asleep yet.

Rubio here.

I shouldn't like to ruin the rifle. I could never find another like this one.

Listen, Rambo, let's try it with this one now.

Where do you want to see me?

The American is dead.

Put the old man down.

What's wrong, Ramon?

You losing your touch?

You afraid, Ramon?

If you're to kill, you better hit the heart.

Your own words, Ramon.

The heart Ramon don't forget the heart

Aim for the heart or you'll never stop

When a man with a .45 meets a man with a rifle, you said the man with the pistol

is a dead man.

Let's see if that's true.

Load up and shoot.

Hey, listen, Joe.

Listen, Joe. I... I... Oh, Joe, Joe.

Well, guess your government will be glad to see that going back.

And you, you don't want to be here when they get it, eh?

You mean the Mexican government on one side?

Maybe the Americans on the other side?

Me right smack in the middle?

Mm-mm, too dangerous.

So long.

Adios.

Bye.