Blood for a Silver Dollar (1965) - full transcript
After the Civil War, ex-Confederate officer returns home where he gets embroiled in local feuds involving an unscrupulous strongman and his hired henchmen.
A SILVER DOLLAR
April 1865, after the last North
Carolina resistance
with the surrender of Gen. Johnston,
ends the bloody American Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln, in his
famous proclamation,
grants the brave southern troops
the honor of arms.
-The troops are ready.
-Let them present arms.
Present arms!
Present yourselves in pairs.
Lt. James Hamilton.
Lt. William Morgan.
Capt. Gary O'Hara.
Lt. John Tery.
Lt. Philip O'Hara.
Capt. Charlie Stuart.
Lt. John Hack.
Look, Phil, they sawed the cannon.
Mine too.
Look at ours too.
Captain!
This all have the cannon sawed.
Is this how you keep your word?
We promised you the honor of arms.
That gun can shoot.
You think so?
With the cannon like this
the bullet deviates.
Maybe you're not a good shooter.
Let me see your gun.
Are you afraid?
Here you got.
Let's go, boys!
First squadron!
-What are you doing?
-It's my turn now.
You already proved your skill
even if it was a foolish stunt.
Quiet!
By granting you the honor of arms
we wanted to award
your courage as soldiers.
These guns are just a symbol
of the honor we granted you.
Those who already
have their guns can leave.
Lt. Sam Maclnter.
The honor of arms...
Hundred ninety...
two hundred.
You took it all from us, buddy.
You wouldn't have
found a horse in 50 miles.
So you decided to leave me?
Yes, I'm sorry but I can't
come back to Virginia defeated.
I made up my mind.
In the west, either northern or southern,
only matters what you're worth.
Take this one, it's better.
You have a long trip ahead of you.
Regards to Judy and our old house.
Will be given.
Take this, the key to my coffer.
-At the same place?
-Inside the pendulum clock.
It's not much, but
you and Judy may need it.
Thanks, Phil, and good luck.
Same for you, brother.
Don't forget in the west
there's land and work for everyone.
For you and your wife too.
We'll see, Phil.
Remember the last town on
the road to the west is Yellowstone.
You'll have news of me
beyond the border, at Fort Best.
I'll remember that.
Goodby, brother.
Goodbye, Gary.
Who is it?
Who are you?
Judy...
Gary, Gary!
Phil gave us this, do you remember?
I've told you before.
Please, Judy, no.
You have to realize.
You saw it yourself.
There's no future here for us.
Yes
I knew this moment was coming.
But not so soon.
In the war, our doctor used to say:
"If you have to cut, better do it quickly"
That way there's less suffering.
There's no need if I go with you.
No, Judy, not yet.
-Why?
-Be reasonable.
I have to find my brother.
Find a job and a place to live.
Meanwhile, you can sell the house
the best you can.
It'll be just three months,
then we'll be together again.
Three months?
That's too long.
And then?
Where will I find you?
In Yellowstone,
the last stop of the stagecoach.
I'll be waiting for you.
You'll come with the spring.
Cheer up. Smile.
-Is this fine?
-Perfect, Mrs. O'Hara.
It's not much but you could need it.
-You'll need it more.
-I wouldn't be fair.
Let's split it, alright?
Alright.
This for you and this dollar for me.
-But Gary...!
-No "buts".
You accepted splitting it
and this is a split.
I assure you this is
the first of a million.
O'Hara's word!
What can I do in this town
to get a few dollars?
-Jack, it's late.
-Yes, very late.
Do you need help?
No.
I can work pretty well
and I'll settle for not much.
I said no!
Excuse me.
What are you looking for?
A job, just to buy a horse and leave.
In Yellowstone there's
no work for outsiders.
You're southerner, right?
So what? War is over.
For us it did, but southerners
don't seem to think the same.
There's a band of outlaws around here.
They ravage, loot and steal.
It's not your fault, but I can't help you.
I just want to get across
the border and go west.
How can it be that nobody
can make me a few dollars?
Try McCory, he's the richest man in town.
-He could help you.
-Where can I find him?
Over there, where the sign is.
Thank you.
If everything is fine, I'll come see you.
If not I think it's worth 50 dollars.
-Alright
-Thank you.
Damn Black Eye
He dares to blackmail me, McCory!
-How much he wants?
-Nothing.
He want us to leave town.
He dares to ask such a thing.
You could have called us.
James and I could take care of him.
You know I don't want trouble with the law.
We have to do something,
talk to the Sheriff.
Black Eye planned it well.
He knows the Sheriff it's out of town
and won't be back until sunset.
That's why he cited me at 5.
I'll try to win some time.
But one thing is true,
I won't let anyone blackmail me.
What is it?
A man outside
wants to talk to you.
Who?
By his clothes I'd say it's one
of those southerners looking for a job.
I have no time for that now.
You take care of it.
It's impossible, buddy.
You better leave.
I have to talk with Mr. McCory.
-He's busy.
-I can wait.
I tols you to leave.
Let's go, you dirty southerner.
Stop.
You know I don't want fighting in my office.
He refused to leave and attacked me.
I don't care, James.
Take care of you business outside.
Now we'll see how brave you are, southerner.
-Mr. McCory?
-Yes, that's me.
I came to see you, but I have
to take care of something now.
I'll be back later.
Stop that, pal.
Put your guns away.
You're a pretty competent guy.
To risk your life
like that without a weapon.
I can't do much with this one.
Oh, unarmed.
A joke from the northerners, right?
-You are looking for a job?
-Yes, sir.
I may have something for you. Come.
I see you're brave
and also in big need of money.
You're right.
I can make you earn more than you think.
But you have to risk your neck.
Go on.
There's an outlaw in this town.
He's called Black Eye.
Very dangerous man.
He probably belongs to a band
that infests this area.
He even tried blackmailing me.
So I decided to bring him to justice.
Why don't you talk to the Sheriff then?
I wouldn't be talking to you
if the Sheriff was in town.
He went looking for a judge
and won't be back till late at night.
But Black Eye will be already far away.
What should I do?
Face him
and turn him over to the Sheriff.
And what do I get?
500 dollars.
And maybe a little land over the hill.
-If everything works.
-Pretty generous.
Facing Black Eye unarmed
is risking your life.
It's better to pay than to break the law.
Alright, I'll take it.
Here's half of it.
There's a hotel in town,
next to the saloon.
Be there at 5 o'clock.
Ok.
-What's your name?
-O'Hara. Gary O'Hara.
Peter...
How will Black Eye react when O'Hara
tries to hand him over to the Sheriff?
I think he'll draw his gun.
Ciertamente.
So it's necessary to protect the kid.
If Black Eye pull his gun
before an unarmed man...
With a murderer
you don't need scruples.
I think the same.
We'll have a piece of land
where we'll start our new lives.
Tonight all will be solved.
Wait for news of me before leaving.
I'm asking for just one more sacrifice.
But I can't wait to have you by my side.
O'Hara...
Black Eye arrived.
Alright.
Excuse me, send this
on the southern stagecoach.
I'm sorry, but it already left.
The next one will leave in 15 days.
Nevermind. Thanks.
I'm ready.
Come.
Can you see?
He's there on the bar.
You're lucky, he has his back to the door.
I'll pin him down before he notices it.
It can't look like an attack.
Tell him you're turning
him over to the Sheriff
so everybody can hear it.
That way he'll have time to draw his pistol.
Don't be afraid.
We're right behind you.
Ok.
Black Eye, stay right where you are!
Raise your hands.
I'm turning you over to the Sheriff.
Raise you hands, I said.
You?
Gary!
Gary...
Yes, both dead.
Something must have happened in the saloon.
Follow me, judge.
Who was it?
Good you came, Sheriff.
Who was it?
This poor boy wanted
to turn over Black Eye.
But Black Eye shot first.
Then James, me and the others intervened.
Too late.
So you shot Black Eye?
Of course, the other guy was unarmed.
It's true, Sheriff.
That's what happened.
I didn't have the chance
or I'd have killed that rat.
MacCory is honest.
But it's true that he
and the others killed Blacked Eye.
What will you do, Judge?
I think it's legitimate defense.
It's fair to defend an unarmed man
if he's attacked.
-You're all witnesses?
-We've all seen it.
It's not McCory's fault.
That's right.
-Yes, that's right.
-Alright.
No reason to procede.
Dispose of the bodies.
McCory, come to my office.
-You have to sign the declaration
-Alright.
Please, Judge
Take them outside.
Cheer up!
We won't let a couple
of outlaws ruin the night.
Music, Maestro! Music!
Nothing, no identification.
It's ok, bury them.
Nice job to do at this hour.
Look, another one with a sawed pistol.
Leave it, southerners like
that honor of arms.
Those look like southern migrants.
Fine, they'll save us work.
Take them outside.
What's going on?
What do you want?
Let's go.
Take these too, they're compatriots.
So now...
Get out!
Poor guys.
The hardest part of war is when it ends.
He's alive.
Almighty God, a miracle saved him!
Look.
It stopped the bullet
from reaching the heart.
-Let's take'im back to the town.
-Are you crazy?
Those who did this would kill him.
We'll take him to the West with us.
Fate wanted him to live.
Help me.
-How's business?
-Better each day.
You made a good deal financing me.
Good morning, fellas.
Sorry, Donaldson,
but I can't do anything for you.
I understand,
the bank can't wait.
That's right.
And we, the landlords,
to pay our debts
we'll have to sell our land.
And since nobody wants it
you'll be able to buy it
for just a few dimes.
There's no other solution.
I know.
Bandits kill our cattle,
steal our crops,
but you bank can't wait.
Just one day or two, why not?
But not one day more.
Alright, in a couple of days
the debt will paid.
Allow me to doubt that.
Do you think you can sell
all your fodder and wheat?
Exactly, that's what I'll do.
And the others?
The smaller land owners?
We'll pay, McCory.
You won't take our land away
for a few miserable dollars.
Your game is over.
Someone will help us.
Who?
You?
Nevermind, you'll get paid every penny.
Let's go.
James.
Go meet Brad at the border right away.
Tell him to gather all the men. Go.
Peter.
I have a little job for you.
So?
We're softening him.
C'mon, bastard! Talk!
Stop!
Stop!
I'll talk.
What's in Donaldson's mind?
He has a friend.
A banker from Wisconsin.
He'll open a bank right here.
A bank with a gold reserve
to pay our debts.
That's all I know, I swear.
I know nothing else.
That's enough.
You don't need to speak no more.
Hey, Brad.
It's the boss.
The men are ready with their uniforms.
-Who's getting it now?
-Donaldson's state.
Same job?
I want something else.
Donaldson's head.
It won't be easy.
He can resist a long
time at his own house.
Just set fire to all and leave.
Once you're out
it will be enough with two or three men.
Understood?
Alright, boss.
You can count on us.
Get ready, guys.
Goodbye.
The southerners! The southerners!
The southerners are coming
The bandits! The bandits!
Quick, take shelter.
Have the guns ready.
Quick.
Faster, boys.
Let's go!
You three, take out your uniform.
It's Donaldson's turn.
Don't miss.
We'll deal with him quickly.
We'll be back before it's dark.
Let's go!
Let's move quietly.
If they see us, hide.
Do you know Donaldson?
-Never saw him?
-Then?
We must find him and
follow our orders.
What the hell happened?
It looks like there was a war here.
Worse than that.
Southerners, bandits.
And who are you?
Foreigners, passing through.
I asked who are you?
Calm down, my friend.
Are you the boss to be shouting orders?
No.
I am the boss.
Then, we have to talk to you.
Speak.
Go on, I'm listening.
As you wish.
You saved mi life. Thanks.
-Let's have a drink.
-Of course.
My house is open for you.
The Sheriff and his men.
Tell him you kill those three bandits.
If you have anything to settle
down with the law, don't be afraid.
You're on the right side now.
I have things to settle down,
but not with the law.
You were lucky to escape, Donaldson.
Congratulations.
-What will you do now, Sheriff?
-What do you expect me to do?
When I reach the river,
I have to stop.
I can't change the borders.
Maybe those three will be waiting.
It's my only hope.
I if I find them, they'll
regret the day they were born.
To the horses!
Boss.
There's barely any wheat left
and the fodder is all lost.
Damned bandits.
If only Black Eye was alive.
-Why? Did you know him?
-Of course.
I convinced him to stay here.
He was a good man.
He was a brave man.
Bandits didn't dare to attack him.
I was told he was an outlaw.
An outlaw?
Him?
Who told you that?
Black Eye was the best ally
of the land owners.
It's Black Eye.
Yes, my brother.
What you just told me it's
a truly amazing story.
It's clear that McCory
it's involved in this.
Only he benefits from the
bandits in this region
And only he had
an interest in his death.
Evidently, my brother had
his suspicions.
Now that you mention it,
Black Eye was here the day
he was murdered.
He was happy.
He said he had discovered something
that would be the end of our problems.
What?
We'll never know.
Before leaving,
he said he had a weapon
a lot more powerful than his gun.
That night he died.
Maybe it was some paper,
a document.
That's it!
Black Eye found evidence that
the bandits work for McCory.
Why didn't he use that proof then?
Because they killed him
before he could do it.
Where did my brother live?
At an old state,
up north, over the hills.
The big house.
The big house?
Thank you, Donaldson. That's
very valuable information.
Do you think he hid some
important document there?
There's one chance in a hundred,
but I won't waste it.
Excuse me, when does the
southern stagecoach arrive?
In at least 4 or 5 days.
Good, that's enough time.
What are you planning?
Going to the big house.
I have to fin the evidence.
Joe!
Joe!
Where's he hiding?
Slept.
Is this how you stay on watch?
Let's go! Get up!
Thanks, buddy.
And with you there's six.
The seventh won't keep much longer.
He's the boss, right?
Yes, it's him.
Fine. We'll wait for him.
Walk.
What happened?
You too get in.
Get in!
-What do you want?
-Who told you I want somethin?
If you wanted, you could
have killed us all.
You're right.
I had trouble in Wisconsin once
because of a clerk who
was a little deaf.
I think I can work well with you.
Here's my business card.
And this is a proof of my loyalty.
Untie the others.
If you accept me,
you'll be a lot more tranquil
when you turn your back.
One fifth of the earnings
and never argue my orders.
-Deal.
-That fifth was for me.
Shut up.
You let yourself be caught
just like a turkey.
Because of this idiot.
He was at the window
and could have shot.
Why didn't you shoot?
I could've hurt you.
You were afraid.
You had it right there,
you dirty southerner!
Stop!
You're a southerner just like him, huh?
Yes, but I'm not like him.
If I'm insulted, I shoot.
You had your turn, now it's mine.
Ok.
Captain O'Hara?
I could have killed you yesterday
I didn't do it because
I recognized you.
I'm from Richmond too.
Yes, I was O'Hara.
But I wouldn't like you to spread it.
I know how to keep
my mouth shut when I need to.
O'Hara is now a bandit.
And you? Why are you a bandit?
Same as most.
I was a prisoner and
fled with the help of a deserter.
The rest came along.
There's no honors for the defeated.
The honor belongs to you, boy,
and no one can take it away.
But you're at the service of Brad too.
What are you doing in here?
We're talking. Is it forbidden?
I told you, Brad.
I can't trust you.
You're both southerners.
-Watch your mouth.
-Stop it!
Out.
The boss is coming.
The boss? Who are you then?
The one who gives you orders.
I said out!
Good morning, boss.
This is the new guy.
Haven't we met before?
Maybe.
He better be faster than that
idiot Rex and his pals.
It's incredible. Failing against
Donaldson and getting killed!
The old man is a tough one.
Knows how to defend himself.
Don't say anymore.
Guys!
Get ready for the big hit.
Gold!
-Did you say gold?
-In ingots
A friend of Donaldson will open
a new bank at Yellowstone.
Tomorrow a stagecoach
will arrive with the gold.
Fort Brest Sheriff's men
will escort it.
But just up to the river.
Then they'll have to get
through Falcon's Pass.
Then you'll attack.
In uniform as usual?
It's not important.
Dead men don't remember anything.
Boys! Goodbye!
Quit playing that
filthy southern music.
Play ''Yankee Doodle''.
I play what I want.
I told you to play ''Yankee Doodle''.
That was tha last bottle.
You did it on purpose.
You're wrong, pal.
Without whisky I'm like
a fish out of water.
I'm willing to fix it.
-Where do you buy whisky?
-There's a shop at the corner
-I'll go, then.
-No.
Not you.
You can just pay it.
Going out it's too much.
What's wrong?
Don't you trust me?
I didn't say that,
I just said you're not going.
You go.
It's less suspicious.
At least, let me pay.
Hey, boy.
Listen.
For the second time,
you life depend on me.
I'm not a outlaw.
I never thought you were, captain.
Donaldson is my friend.
Go tell him what you know.
I'm not a traitor.
You have to.
I know honor is a vain word for you.
Stop! Leave me alone!
You have to go.
Hey, you two!
What's this? Family life?
We were talking about whisky.
I like it Virginian.
Do you agree?
Agreed.
Wait here.
Hello, Donaldson.
We're about to leave.
We have to change our plan, Sheriff.
The bandits will attack
the gold cargo at Falcon's Pass.
-How do you know?
-For once, I beat you at your job.
What will you do?
Me and my men will go with you.
We'll go through the underpass.
Once the gold is safe
you can go to Falcon's Pass.
The bandits we'll be
waiting for the gold,
but instead you'll fill'em with lead.
What you say?
Yes.
Yes.
Seems a good idea.
What's going on here?
Damn me!
Since when do you arrive
three days in advance?
I have 8 daughters.
If it's a boy I want to be there.
If it's like that...
Welcome, Ma'am.
-Is there any hotel here?
-Yes, right there. The Belle Star.
Watch my luggage, please.
Of course.
Beautiful girl.
If she was at the saloon,
our income would triple.
Beautiful and alone
in a border town.
Weird for a lady.
Why don't you go see?
You never know.
Excuse me.
Do you know Mr. O'Hara?
Gary O'Hara?
-Who are you?
-I'm his wife.
You mean the one...
-With the beard?
-Yes, that's right!
Actually...
-O'Hara's wife?
-Yes.
It's a pleasure meeting you.
Come, I'll walk you.
-Thank you.
-Come.
Please, Ma'am.
-Look how she's dressed.
-Who could she be?
Come over here.
What a beauty!
Must be a new addition.
Hey, sweetheart!
Come, we'll buy you a drink.
Go up, please.
Over here, please.
Very well, Peter.
-Way better than I expected.
-Wait a moment, Mac.
The lady is Gary O'Hara's wife.
Gary O'Hara?
Please.
-Come in.
-Thanks.
Take a sit.
-Did you have a long travel?
-Yes, from Virginia.
Why did you come to Yellowstone?
Do you know that...?
What?
I had to meet Gary here.
Your husband was a good man.
A brave man.
Was?
What do you mean?
You have to be strong, Ma'am.
Nonetheless...
Why? What happened to my husband?
He's dead.
Dead?
No...
It's not possible.
It's not possible!
I can't be true!
Gary...
Gary was working for the law.
An outlaw, one called Black Eye...
He was murdered?
Yes, here, at the saloon.
At a fight.
He killed him cowardly.
All the town mourned him.
And where...?
Where's he buried?
Actually...
Peter.
Do you know anything?
No.
Call James.
How is it possible?
You say you mourned him
but don't even know
where he's buried.
I don't think he's dead.
Yet, there's no doubt about it.
You're lying.
You're hiding something.
What's the truth?
I have a right to know.
Please calm down, Ma'am.
-I'm here.
-James.
If I remember right,
didn't you bury Gary O'Hara?
Of course.
The lady wants to know
where was his husband buried.
Take her with you, James.
You know where.
Alright.
Please.
We'll comfort the widow ourselves.
Come on, walk.
What the hell is going on?
This southern pig
went to see Donaldson.
Don't you move!
Where do you think you're going?
He sent him, they're associated.
No!
He has nothing to do with it.
It was my idea.
And you, what you have to say?
It's your duty to judge.
If I wanted to kill them,
I'd had done it the first time.
I had them on the palm of my hand.
If you're with us, prove it.
I'll give you the honor
of killing this damned spy.
I'm not like you.
I don't kill unarmed men.
It's no fun.
Give him a gun and
I'll kill him like a rabbit.
Ok.
Hey you.
Give them two rifles.
Did you have fun?
You're an idiot.
On the other hand, you're not.
You know what you want.
Now I want to know
what you're looking for.
Hey, you.
Speak!
Speak!
Speak!
Leave it to me.
Let's go.
I told you to speak.
Speak!
Stop for now. He passed out.
Let's kill him and finish this at once.
After he talks.
Tie him and stuff his mouth with salt.
When we come back, for one drop of water
he'll give us a river of words.
Slim, watch the southerner.
And now, boys, let's think
about the gold. Get ready.
-So far away?
-We're almost there.
Brad...
Look who's coming.
Who's her?
A very special guest,
McCory's property.
Let's go!
Leave her.
She belongs to the boss.
Take her inside and tie her.
She'll have do no more whims.
Easy, Brad.
I'll take care of it.
Let's go, beauty.
I said let's go!
Leave me!
Let go of me!
Let go of me!
Walk!
Judy...
Judy!
He's my partner from Fort Best.
He didn't make us wait one minute.
Great. It's our turn, Sheriff.
There's enough gold there
to solve all of our problems.
Stop!
Hey, guys.
How about taking some rest
and having a drink?
Great idea.
It's a great day and
we have to celebrate.
You go first.
McCory will be happy now.
Hey, you, take the carriage and
pick up Brad at Falcon's Pass.
C'mon, boys. Let's have a drink.
It's on Donaldson.
You're free now.
Are you glad?
No! No! Don't get any closer!
No! Coward!
Are you afraid?
I'm not going to hurt to you.
No! Let go of me!
Leave me!
Judy...
Judy...
Gary...
Let's get away, Gary.
He'll come back at any moment.
You looked everywhere.
There's nothing.
If Phil had any evidence,
it has to be around here.
Who cares? You know the truth already.
The Sheriff won't take
a southerner's word
against the most important
citizen of Yellowstone.
Gary!
The bandits are coming
Come.
Come.
Find the Sheriff and
tell him to come right now.
And you?
I'll think of something. Go!
They won't see you.
Quick! Go!
Go see if our friend is ready to talk.
Alright, boss.
Want some?
Or would you rather have some more salt?
Talk!
You'll pay for this.
What happened to your husband?
He stayed there.
He helped me to escape.
You have to hurry.
His life depends on that.
Stay calm, Ma'am.
After everything you told me
I'm not wasting a second.
Sheriff!
Excuse me.
-So?
-McCory is going to the state.
Damn!
Someone must warn him.
Take this woman to McCory's.
We'll take care of it later.
You three, come with me.
The Sheriff too.
Judy...
-What happened?
-A massacre.
Looked over there.
It's a miracle I'm alive.
Who did it?
The Sheriff.
He killed them all and
ran away with the gold.
Traitor!
He thinks he's fooling me, huh?
He'll pay for this.
Dead. And all the rest too.
-And the southerner?
-He escaped.
Escaped.
And the gold?
Listen. If someone comes, shoot.
Here's the gold.
Fortunately, the southerner
didn't touch it.
You...
Yeah, me.
The southerner warned me.
You crazy idiot.
We could've shared the gold.
Now it'll be only mine.
The southerner...
He cheated us. Both of us.
That man...
He...
Is...
Who!?
-Where are you going?
-Stop him, James.
Quick, follow him.
Fast!
Where's Judy?
I don't know.
I know nothing. I swear.
Let the men mount guard.
Shoot anyone who comes.
Watch it. O'Hara's widow is inside.
-How can it be?
-The Sheriff sent her.
The Sheriff?
Guys.
You go there, you go in the back.
How did you escape?
That southern pig, huh?
Yes, and he'll kill you all.
So that's how it goes, right?
My men will take care of him.
Talk or I'll kill you.
Where's she?
In the house of McCory.
Here I am.
Come. He won't shoot at you.
Let's go.
Quick, get up.
Get up!
Watch out!
Let me go! Let me go!
Stay quiet.
Or it's you who'll die.
Stop there or I'll kill her.
Drop your gun.
No, give it to me.
Throw the other one too.
Now get over here.
You recognize me now?
O'Hara!
Yes, in the flesh.
I owe my life to this.
It was Black Eye's.
My brother!
There's one bullet left.
And at this distance.
I can't miss.
Gary! Gary!
Leave him.
It's Yellowstone's turn
to deliver justice.
April 1865, after the last North
Carolina resistance
with the surrender of Gen. Johnston,
ends the bloody American Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln, in his
famous proclamation,
grants the brave southern troops
the honor of arms.
-The troops are ready.
-Let them present arms.
Present arms!
Present yourselves in pairs.
Lt. James Hamilton.
Lt. William Morgan.
Capt. Gary O'Hara.
Lt. John Tery.
Lt. Philip O'Hara.
Capt. Charlie Stuart.
Lt. John Hack.
Look, Phil, they sawed the cannon.
Mine too.
Look at ours too.
Captain!
This all have the cannon sawed.
Is this how you keep your word?
We promised you the honor of arms.
That gun can shoot.
You think so?
With the cannon like this
the bullet deviates.
Maybe you're not a good shooter.
Let me see your gun.
Are you afraid?
Here you got.
Let's go, boys!
First squadron!
-What are you doing?
-It's my turn now.
You already proved your skill
even if it was a foolish stunt.
Quiet!
By granting you the honor of arms
we wanted to award
your courage as soldiers.
These guns are just a symbol
of the honor we granted you.
Those who already
have their guns can leave.
Lt. Sam Maclnter.
The honor of arms...
Hundred ninety...
two hundred.
You took it all from us, buddy.
You wouldn't have
found a horse in 50 miles.
So you decided to leave me?
Yes, I'm sorry but I can't
come back to Virginia defeated.
I made up my mind.
In the west, either northern or southern,
only matters what you're worth.
Take this one, it's better.
You have a long trip ahead of you.
Regards to Judy and our old house.
Will be given.
Take this, the key to my coffer.
-At the same place?
-Inside the pendulum clock.
It's not much, but
you and Judy may need it.
Thanks, Phil, and good luck.
Same for you, brother.
Don't forget in the west
there's land and work for everyone.
For you and your wife too.
We'll see, Phil.
Remember the last town on
the road to the west is Yellowstone.
You'll have news of me
beyond the border, at Fort Best.
I'll remember that.
Goodby, brother.
Goodbye, Gary.
Who is it?
Who are you?
Judy...
Gary, Gary!
Phil gave us this, do you remember?
I've told you before.
Please, Judy, no.
You have to realize.
You saw it yourself.
There's no future here for us.
Yes
I knew this moment was coming.
But not so soon.
In the war, our doctor used to say:
"If you have to cut, better do it quickly"
That way there's less suffering.
There's no need if I go with you.
No, Judy, not yet.
-Why?
-Be reasonable.
I have to find my brother.
Find a job and a place to live.
Meanwhile, you can sell the house
the best you can.
It'll be just three months,
then we'll be together again.
Three months?
That's too long.
And then?
Where will I find you?
In Yellowstone,
the last stop of the stagecoach.
I'll be waiting for you.
You'll come with the spring.
Cheer up. Smile.
-Is this fine?
-Perfect, Mrs. O'Hara.
It's not much but you could need it.
-You'll need it more.
-I wouldn't be fair.
Let's split it, alright?
Alright.
This for you and this dollar for me.
-But Gary...!
-No "buts".
You accepted splitting it
and this is a split.
I assure you this is
the first of a million.
O'Hara's word!
What can I do in this town
to get a few dollars?
-Jack, it's late.
-Yes, very late.
Do you need help?
No.
I can work pretty well
and I'll settle for not much.
I said no!
Excuse me.
What are you looking for?
A job, just to buy a horse and leave.
In Yellowstone there's
no work for outsiders.
You're southerner, right?
So what? War is over.
For us it did, but southerners
don't seem to think the same.
There's a band of outlaws around here.
They ravage, loot and steal.
It's not your fault, but I can't help you.
I just want to get across
the border and go west.
How can it be that nobody
can make me a few dollars?
Try McCory, he's the richest man in town.
-He could help you.
-Where can I find him?
Over there, where the sign is.
Thank you.
If everything is fine, I'll come see you.
If not I think it's worth 50 dollars.
-Alright
-Thank you.
Damn Black Eye
He dares to blackmail me, McCory!
-How much he wants?
-Nothing.
He want us to leave town.
He dares to ask such a thing.
You could have called us.
James and I could take care of him.
You know I don't want trouble with the law.
We have to do something,
talk to the Sheriff.
Black Eye planned it well.
He knows the Sheriff it's out of town
and won't be back until sunset.
That's why he cited me at 5.
I'll try to win some time.
But one thing is true,
I won't let anyone blackmail me.
What is it?
A man outside
wants to talk to you.
Who?
By his clothes I'd say it's one
of those southerners looking for a job.
I have no time for that now.
You take care of it.
It's impossible, buddy.
You better leave.
I have to talk with Mr. McCory.
-He's busy.
-I can wait.
I tols you to leave.
Let's go, you dirty southerner.
Stop.
You know I don't want fighting in my office.
He refused to leave and attacked me.
I don't care, James.
Take care of you business outside.
Now we'll see how brave you are, southerner.
-Mr. McCory?
-Yes, that's me.
I came to see you, but I have
to take care of something now.
I'll be back later.
Stop that, pal.
Put your guns away.
You're a pretty competent guy.
To risk your life
like that without a weapon.
I can't do much with this one.
Oh, unarmed.
A joke from the northerners, right?
-You are looking for a job?
-Yes, sir.
I may have something for you. Come.
I see you're brave
and also in big need of money.
You're right.
I can make you earn more than you think.
But you have to risk your neck.
Go on.
There's an outlaw in this town.
He's called Black Eye.
Very dangerous man.
He probably belongs to a band
that infests this area.
He even tried blackmailing me.
So I decided to bring him to justice.
Why don't you talk to the Sheriff then?
I wouldn't be talking to you
if the Sheriff was in town.
He went looking for a judge
and won't be back till late at night.
But Black Eye will be already far away.
What should I do?
Face him
and turn him over to the Sheriff.
And what do I get?
500 dollars.
And maybe a little land over the hill.
-If everything works.
-Pretty generous.
Facing Black Eye unarmed
is risking your life.
It's better to pay than to break the law.
Alright, I'll take it.
Here's half of it.
There's a hotel in town,
next to the saloon.
Be there at 5 o'clock.
Ok.
-What's your name?
-O'Hara. Gary O'Hara.
Peter...
How will Black Eye react when O'Hara
tries to hand him over to the Sheriff?
I think he'll draw his gun.
Ciertamente.
So it's necessary to protect the kid.
If Black Eye pull his gun
before an unarmed man...
With a murderer
you don't need scruples.
I think the same.
We'll have a piece of land
where we'll start our new lives.
Tonight all will be solved.
Wait for news of me before leaving.
I'm asking for just one more sacrifice.
But I can't wait to have you by my side.
O'Hara...
Black Eye arrived.
Alright.
Excuse me, send this
on the southern stagecoach.
I'm sorry, but it already left.
The next one will leave in 15 days.
Nevermind. Thanks.
I'm ready.
Come.
Can you see?
He's there on the bar.
You're lucky, he has his back to the door.
I'll pin him down before he notices it.
It can't look like an attack.
Tell him you're turning
him over to the Sheriff
so everybody can hear it.
That way he'll have time to draw his pistol.
Don't be afraid.
We're right behind you.
Ok.
Black Eye, stay right where you are!
Raise your hands.
I'm turning you over to the Sheriff.
Raise you hands, I said.
You?
Gary!
Gary...
Yes, both dead.
Something must have happened in the saloon.
Follow me, judge.
Who was it?
Good you came, Sheriff.
Who was it?
This poor boy wanted
to turn over Black Eye.
But Black Eye shot first.
Then James, me and the others intervened.
Too late.
So you shot Black Eye?
Of course, the other guy was unarmed.
It's true, Sheriff.
That's what happened.
I didn't have the chance
or I'd have killed that rat.
MacCory is honest.
But it's true that he
and the others killed Blacked Eye.
What will you do, Judge?
I think it's legitimate defense.
It's fair to defend an unarmed man
if he's attacked.
-You're all witnesses?
-We've all seen it.
It's not McCory's fault.
That's right.
-Yes, that's right.
-Alright.
No reason to procede.
Dispose of the bodies.
McCory, come to my office.
-You have to sign the declaration
-Alright.
Please, Judge
Take them outside.
Cheer up!
We won't let a couple
of outlaws ruin the night.
Music, Maestro! Music!
Nothing, no identification.
It's ok, bury them.
Nice job to do at this hour.
Look, another one with a sawed pistol.
Leave it, southerners like
that honor of arms.
Those look like southern migrants.
Fine, they'll save us work.
Take them outside.
What's going on?
What do you want?
Let's go.
Take these too, they're compatriots.
So now...
Get out!
Poor guys.
The hardest part of war is when it ends.
He's alive.
Almighty God, a miracle saved him!
Look.
It stopped the bullet
from reaching the heart.
-Let's take'im back to the town.
-Are you crazy?
Those who did this would kill him.
We'll take him to the West with us.
Fate wanted him to live.
Help me.
-How's business?
-Better each day.
You made a good deal financing me.
Good morning, fellas.
Sorry, Donaldson,
but I can't do anything for you.
I understand,
the bank can't wait.
That's right.
And we, the landlords,
to pay our debts
we'll have to sell our land.
And since nobody wants it
you'll be able to buy it
for just a few dimes.
There's no other solution.
I know.
Bandits kill our cattle,
steal our crops,
but you bank can't wait.
Just one day or two, why not?
But not one day more.
Alright, in a couple of days
the debt will paid.
Allow me to doubt that.
Do you think you can sell
all your fodder and wheat?
Exactly, that's what I'll do.
And the others?
The smaller land owners?
We'll pay, McCory.
You won't take our land away
for a few miserable dollars.
Your game is over.
Someone will help us.
Who?
You?
Nevermind, you'll get paid every penny.
Let's go.
James.
Go meet Brad at the border right away.
Tell him to gather all the men. Go.
Peter.
I have a little job for you.
So?
We're softening him.
C'mon, bastard! Talk!
Stop!
Stop!
I'll talk.
What's in Donaldson's mind?
He has a friend.
A banker from Wisconsin.
He'll open a bank right here.
A bank with a gold reserve
to pay our debts.
That's all I know, I swear.
I know nothing else.
That's enough.
You don't need to speak no more.
Hey, Brad.
It's the boss.
The men are ready with their uniforms.
-Who's getting it now?
-Donaldson's state.
Same job?
I want something else.
Donaldson's head.
It won't be easy.
He can resist a long
time at his own house.
Just set fire to all and leave.
Once you're out
it will be enough with two or three men.
Understood?
Alright, boss.
You can count on us.
Get ready, guys.
Goodbye.
The southerners! The southerners!
The southerners are coming
The bandits! The bandits!
Quick, take shelter.
Have the guns ready.
Quick.
Faster, boys.
Let's go!
You three, take out your uniform.
It's Donaldson's turn.
Don't miss.
We'll deal with him quickly.
We'll be back before it's dark.
Let's go!
Let's move quietly.
If they see us, hide.
Do you know Donaldson?
-Never saw him?
-Then?
We must find him and
follow our orders.
What the hell happened?
It looks like there was a war here.
Worse than that.
Southerners, bandits.
And who are you?
Foreigners, passing through.
I asked who are you?
Calm down, my friend.
Are you the boss to be shouting orders?
No.
I am the boss.
Then, we have to talk to you.
Speak.
Go on, I'm listening.
As you wish.
You saved mi life. Thanks.
-Let's have a drink.
-Of course.
My house is open for you.
The Sheriff and his men.
Tell him you kill those three bandits.
If you have anything to settle
down with the law, don't be afraid.
You're on the right side now.
I have things to settle down,
but not with the law.
You were lucky to escape, Donaldson.
Congratulations.
-What will you do now, Sheriff?
-What do you expect me to do?
When I reach the river,
I have to stop.
I can't change the borders.
Maybe those three will be waiting.
It's my only hope.
I if I find them, they'll
regret the day they were born.
To the horses!
Boss.
There's barely any wheat left
and the fodder is all lost.
Damned bandits.
If only Black Eye was alive.
-Why? Did you know him?
-Of course.
I convinced him to stay here.
He was a good man.
He was a brave man.
Bandits didn't dare to attack him.
I was told he was an outlaw.
An outlaw?
Him?
Who told you that?
Black Eye was the best ally
of the land owners.
It's Black Eye.
Yes, my brother.
What you just told me it's
a truly amazing story.
It's clear that McCory
it's involved in this.
Only he benefits from the
bandits in this region
And only he had
an interest in his death.
Evidently, my brother had
his suspicions.
Now that you mention it,
Black Eye was here the day
he was murdered.
He was happy.
He said he had discovered something
that would be the end of our problems.
What?
We'll never know.
Before leaving,
he said he had a weapon
a lot more powerful than his gun.
That night he died.
Maybe it was some paper,
a document.
That's it!
Black Eye found evidence that
the bandits work for McCory.
Why didn't he use that proof then?
Because they killed him
before he could do it.
Where did my brother live?
At an old state,
up north, over the hills.
The big house.
The big house?
Thank you, Donaldson. That's
very valuable information.
Do you think he hid some
important document there?
There's one chance in a hundred,
but I won't waste it.
Excuse me, when does the
southern stagecoach arrive?
In at least 4 or 5 days.
Good, that's enough time.
What are you planning?
Going to the big house.
I have to fin the evidence.
Joe!
Joe!
Where's he hiding?
Slept.
Is this how you stay on watch?
Let's go! Get up!
Thanks, buddy.
And with you there's six.
The seventh won't keep much longer.
He's the boss, right?
Yes, it's him.
Fine. We'll wait for him.
Walk.
What happened?
You too get in.
Get in!
-What do you want?
-Who told you I want somethin?
If you wanted, you could
have killed us all.
You're right.
I had trouble in Wisconsin once
because of a clerk who
was a little deaf.
I think I can work well with you.
Here's my business card.
And this is a proof of my loyalty.
Untie the others.
If you accept me,
you'll be a lot more tranquil
when you turn your back.
One fifth of the earnings
and never argue my orders.
-Deal.
-That fifth was for me.
Shut up.
You let yourself be caught
just like a turkey.
Because of this idiot.
He was at the window
and could have shot.
Why didn't you shoot?
I could've hurt you.
You were afraid.
You had it right there,
you dirty southerner!
Stop!
You're a southerner just like him, huh?
Yes, but I'm not like him.
If I'm insulted, I shoot.
You had your turn, now it's mine.
Ok.
Captain O'Hara?
I could have killed you yesterday
I didn't do it because
I recognized you.
I'm from Richmond too.
Yes, I was O'Hara.
But I wouldn't like you to spread it.
I know how to keep
my mouth shut when I need to.
O'Hara is now a bandit.
And you? Why are you a bandit?
Same as most.
I was a prisoner and
fled with the help of a deserter.
The rest came along.
There's no honors for the defeated.
The honor belongs to you, boy,
and no one can take it away.
But you're at the service of Brad too.
What are you doing in here?
We're talking. Is it forbidden?
I told you, Brad.
I can't trust you.
You're both southerners.
-Watch your mouth.
-Stop it!
Out.
The boss is coming.
The boss? Who are you then?
The one who gives you orders.
I said out!
Good morning, boss.
This is the new guy.
Haven't we met before?
Maybe.
He better be faster than that
idiot Rex and his pals.
It's incredible. Failing against
Donaldson and getting killed!
The old man is a tough one.
Knows how to defend himself.
Don't say anymore.
Guys!
Get ready for the big hit.
Gold!
-Did you say gold?
-In ingots
A friend of Donaldson will open
a new bank at Yellowstone.
Tomorrow a stagecoach
will arrive with the gold.
Fort Brest Sheriff's men
will escort it.
But just up to the river.
Then they'll have to get
through Falcon's Pass.
Then you'll attack.
In uniform as usual?
It's not important.
Dead men don't remember anything.
Boys! Goodbye!
Quit playing that
filthy southern music.
Play ''Yankee Doodle''.
I play what I want.
I told you to play ''Yankee Doodle''.
That was tha last bottle.
You did it on purpose.
You're wrong, pal.
Without whisky I'm like
a fish out of water.
I'm willing to fix it.
-Where do you buy whisky?
-There's a shop at the corner
-I'll go, then.
-No.
Not you.
You can just pay it.
Going out it's too much.
What's wrong?
Don't you trust me?
I didn't say that,
I just said you're not going.
You go.
It's less suspicious.
At least, let me pay.
Hey, boy.
Listen.
For the second time,
you life depend on me.
I'm not a outlaw.
I never thought you were, captain.
Donaldson is my friend.
Go tell him what you know.
I'm not a traitor.
You have to.
I know honor is a vain word for you.
Stop! Leave me alone!
You have to go.
Hey, you two!
What's this? Family life?
We were talking about whisky.
I like it Virginian.
Do you agree?
Agreed.
Wait here.
Hello, Donaldson.
We're about to leave.
We have to change our plan, Sheriff.
The bandits will attack
the gold cargo at Falcon's Pass.
-How do you know?
-For once, I beat you at your job.
What will you do?
Me and my men will go with you.
We'll go through the underpass.
Once the gold is safe
you can go to Falcon's Pass.
The bandits we'll be
waiting for the gold,
but instead you'll fill'em with lead.
What you say?
Yes.
Yes.
Seems a good idea.
What's going on here?
Damn me!
Since when do you arrive
three days in advance?
I have 8 daughters.
If it's a boy I want to be there.
If it's like that...
Welcome, Ma'am.
-Is there any hotel here?
-Yes, right there. The Belle Star.
Watch my luggage, please.
Of course.
Beautiful girl.
If she was at the saloon,
our income would triple.
Beautiful and alone
in a border town.
Weird for a lady.
Why don't you go see?
You never know.
Excuse me.
Do you know Mr. O'Hara?
Gary O'Hara?
-Who are you?
-I'm his wife.
You mean the one...
-With the beard?
-Yes, that's right!
Actually...
-O'Hara's wife?
-Yes.
It's a pleasure meeting you.
Come, I'll walk you.
-Thank you.
-Come.
Please, Ma'am.
-Look how she's dressed.
-Who could she be?
Come over here.
What a beauty!
Must be a new addition.
Hey, sweetheart!
Come, we'll buy you a drink.
Go up, please.
Over here, please.
Very well, Peter.
-Way better than I expected.
-Wait a moment, Mac.
The lady is Gary O'Hara's wife.
Gary O'Hara?
Please.
-Come in.
-Thanks.
Take a sit.
-Did you have a long travel?
-Yes, from Virginia.
Why did you come to Yellowstone?
Do you know that...?
What?
I had to meet Gary here.
Your husband was a good man.
A brave man.
Was?
What do you mean?
You have to be strong, Ma'am.
Nonetheless...
Why? What happened to my husband?
He's dead.
Dead?
No...
It's not possible.
It's not possible!
I can't be true!
Gary...
Gary was working for the law.
An outlaw, one called Black Eye...
He was murdered?
Yes, here, at the saloon.
At a fight.
He killed him cowardly.
All the town mourned him.
And where...?
Where's he buried?
Actually...
Peter.
Do you know anything?
No.
Call James.
How is it possible?
You say you mourned him
but don't even know
where he's buried.
I don't think he's dead.
Yet, there's no doubt about it.
You're lying.
You're hiding something.
What's the truth?
I have a right to know.
Please calm down, Ma'am.
-I'm here.
-James.
If I remember right,
didn't you bury Gary O'Hara?
Of course.
The lady wants to know
where was his husband buried.
Take her with you, James.
You know where.
Alright.
Please.
We'll comfort the widow ourselves.
Come on, walk.
What the hell is going on?
This southern pig
went to see Donaldson.
Don't you move!
Where do you think you're going?
He sent him, they're associated.
No!
He has nothing to do with it.
It was my idea.
And you, what you have to say?
It's your duty to judge.
If I wanted to kill them,
I'd had done it the first time.
I had them on the palm of my hand.
If you're with us, prove it.
I'll give you the honor
of killing this damned spy.
I'm not like you.
I don't kill unarmed men.
It's no fun.
Give him a gun and
I'll kill him like a rabbit.
Ok.
Hey you.
Give them two rifles.
Did you have fun?
You're an idiot.
On the other hand, you're not.
You know what you want.
Now I want to know
what you're looking for.
Hey, you.
Speak!
Speak!
Speak!
Leave it to me.
Let's go.
I told you to speak.
Speak!
Stop for now. He passed out.
Let's kill him and finish this at once.
After he talks.
Tie him and stuff his mouth with salt.
When we come back, for one drop of water
he'll give us a river of words.
Slim, watch the southerner.
And now, boys, let's think
about the gold. Get ready.
-So far away?
-We're almost there.
Brad...
Look who's coming.
Who's her?
A very special guest,
McCory's property.
Let's go!
Leave her.
She belongs to the boss.
Take her inside and tie her.
She'll have do no more whims.
Easy, Brad.
I'll take care of it.
Let's go, beauty.
I said let's go!
Leave me!
Let go of me!
Let go of me!
Walk!
Judy...
Judy!
He's my partner from Fort Best.
He didn't make us wait one minute.
Great. It's our turn, Sheriff.
There's enough gold there
to solve all of our problems.
Stop!
Hey, guys.
How about taking some rest
and having a drink?
Great idea.
It's a great day and
we have to celebrate.
You go first.
McCory will be happy now.
Hey, you, take the carriage and
pick up Brad at Falcon's Pass.
C'mon, boys. Let's have a drink.
It's on Donaldson.
You're free now.
Are you glad?
No! No! Don't get any closer!
No! Coward!
Are you afraid?
I'm not going to hurt to you.
No! Let go of me!
Leave me!
Judy...
Judy...
Gary...
Let's get away, Gary.
He'll come back at any moment.
You looked everywhere.
There's nothing.
If Phil had any evidence,
it has to be around here.
Who cares? You know the truth already.
The Sheriff won't take
a southerner's word
against the most important
citizen of Yellowstone.
Gary!
The bandits are coming
Come.
Come.
Find the Sheriff and
tell him to come right now.
And you?
I'll think of something. Go!
They won't see you.
Quick! Go!
Go see if our friend is ready to talk.
Alright, boss.
Want some?
Or would you rather have some more salt?
Talk!
You'll pay for this.
What happened to your husband?
He stayed there.
He helped me to escape.
You have to hurry.
His life depends on that.
Stay calm, Ma'am.
After everything you told me
I'm not wasting a second.
Sheriff!
Excuse me.
-So?
-McCory is going to the state.
Damn!
Someone must warn him.
Take this woman to McCory's.
We'll take care of it later.
You three, come with me.
The Sheriff too.
Judy...
-What happened?
-A massacre.
Looked over there.
It's a miracle I'm alive.
Who did it?
The Sheriff.
He killed them all and
ran away with the gold.
Traitor!
He thinks he's fooling me, huh?
He'll pay for this.
Dead. And all the rest too.
-And the southerner?
-He escaped.
Escaped.
And the gold?
Listen. If someone comes, shoot.
Here's the gold.
Fortunately, the southerner
didn't touch it.
You...
Yeah, me.
The southerner warned me.
You crazy idiot.
We could've shared the gold.
Now it'll be only mine.
The southerner...
He cheated us. Both of us.
That man...
He...
Is...
Who!?
-Where are you going?
-Stop him, James.
Quick, follow him.
Fast!
Where's Judy?
I don't know.
I know nothing. I swear.
Let the men mount guard.
Shoot anyone who comes.
Watch it. O'Hara's widow is inside.
-How can it be?
-The Sheriff sent her.
The Sheriff?
Guys.
You go there, you go in the back.
How did you escape?
That southern pig, huh?
Yes, and he'll kill you all.
So that's how it goes, right?
My men will take care of him.
Talk or I'll kill you.
Where's she?
In the house of McCory.
Here I am.
Come. He won't shoot at you.
Let's go.
Quick, get up.
Get up!
Watch out!
Let me go! Let me go!
Stay quiet.
Or it's you who'll die.
Stop there or I'll kill her.
Drop your gun.
No, give it to me.
Throw the other one too.
Now get over here.
You recognize me now?
O'Hara!
Yes, in the flesh.
I owe my life to this.
It was Black Eye's.
My brother!
There's one bullet left.
And at this distance.
I can't miss.
Gary! Gary!
Leave him.
It's Yellowstone's turn
to deliver justice.