Fida Cinematography PRESENTS.
John Ireland,
and Robert Woods. Starring in the film:
"Machine gun to Gatling"
Other Cast: Ida Galli,
Claude Lange,
Gerard Herter, Lewis Jordan, Ennio Balbo
Roberto Camardiel, Georges Rigaud, Rada Rassimov, and others.
Hey! The van is coming!
Composer: Piero Piccioni
Operator: Francisco Marin.
Editing: Vincenzo Tomassi.
Directed by: Paolo Bianchini.
Mr Pinkerton, they're here.
It looks like it wasn't easy.
Chris, what happened?
Take it easy, boy.
What happened?
Where is Wallace?
Wallace... he's dead.
I'll tell you everything.
It's unique!
Fabulous!
One such thing can stop an entire army.
Your invention, Mr. Gatling, will revolutionize military strategy.
- What do you think, general? - The perfect weapon of destruction.
- Did you check how fast it shoots? - 300 shots per minute.
Cover it.
Thank you Mr Gatling. The Union can now be sure of victory.
A small contribution to our common cause.
Does anyone else know about this weapon?
No. No one.
I worked in conditions of maximum secrecy.
President Lincoln learns that the weapons are made.
While he thinks that this is just an idea.
Here in Las Cruces, Confederate spies are around every corner.
So I ask you all to be extremely careful.
Ah, I'm sorry, I understand this advice is redundant.
You are more knowledgeable about security methods than I am.
- It's your job. - That's right, Mr. Gatling.
The President sent us to protect you and your weapons.
He instructed us to ensure its delivery to Washington.
We're leaving tomorrow. Two hours before dawn.
If we need it before then, we stayed at the Las Cruces Hotel.
Well, Miss Treble. General. Your Excellency.
For the weapons of the future!
And the victory of the glorious North over the South!
- How did everything go? - We did as you said, Topes.
All three are now in hell.
Even the devil won't accept them.
What about Gatling? - It was not easy.
He screamed like crazy. And that damned weapon weighed more than
a pile of sacks of grain tied together.
Anyway, we took him where you said.
Witnesses?
Are you kidding? No.
Except for you, right?
You did a good job.
You deserve an award.
He was a dangerous witness.
And you too.
I hate witnesses.
Now they are no more.
Not quite right, dear Topes.
There is a third witness.
You.
And you are the fourth.
But we are partners. So we just have to trust each other.
Is not it?
However, remember that this trust is under constant threat.
A threat created by a kidnapping and three mutilated corpses.
As well as the opportunity to receive 2 million dollars.
And that's without mentioning the threat from Washington when they find out what happened.
They will tear the whole country apart to find those guilty of high treason.
I'm sure if you have to deal with a bailiff...
he will have no recommendation to offer mercy.
No mercy.
- No mercy. - No mercy.
No mercy.
Lieutenant Tanner is no traitor. He is not guilty. Give me time and I'll prove it.
You're wrong. Only six knew about the weapon.
President Abraham Lincoln.
Next up, Pinkerton.
General Thomson.
Miss Treble. Rikert.
The last three were killed in Las Cruces.
And finally - the imprisoned Chris Tanner.
Everything makes him the only suspect.
Too much evidence against him, Pinkerton.
Accept this fact. Chris Tanner is guilty of treason.
Everybody get up!
Lieutenant Tanner, the court found you guilty of treason...
and sentenced to death by hanging.
The sentence will be carried out in 30 days in a military prison in Bethlehem.
Judgment is over.
Yes, Grant, personally I can agree with you.
What you did could be considered an act of sabotage.
Selling tainted army food is a crime.
And now this is a crime that is punishable by the gallows.
And you will put a noose on me, even knowing that it was not done on purpose?
Yes, I'm afraid so.
Political considerations, dear friend.
You will go to the gallows. If you refuse to make a deal.
Are you a businessman, Grant?
On the one hand, a noose around the neck, on the other - $ 10,000.
Your choice.
What do you want from me?
Read this. Tanner Papers.
Together with you, another 20 prisoners will be taken to the military prison tomorrow .
And here's the deal.
You will become Tanner.
I agree? In a month, I will have you released.
And I'll personally give you $10,000.
This Tanner. Who is he?
He is sentenced to death.
And I will take this sentence upon myself?
I disagree! This is madness!
Well, the rope is still around your neck. So at least you have a chance.
I have no choice.
Sign.
I have great cards, Grant.
Full house. Aces on kings.
I'm sorry. Street flash.
Son of a bitch! How did you do this?
Just luck, I guess.
Release order for Jeremiah Grant.
I must say, this is luck, son!
Leave me alone with the prisoner.
Chris, hello.
I thought you had something to do with it. Therefore, he unquestioningly accepted a new name.
What is the focus here?
Kind of like a focus. If it fails, then instead of you, I will be on the gallows.
Now listen. I know you too well to believe that you are a traitor.
I'm sure you wouldn't betray me.
Is not it?
Answer!
Is it necessary?
I want you to leave immediately for Las Cruces as Grant.
To find out what happened and get Gatling back.
Your contact there is Alan Curtis.
And remember: Only you and I know about your temporary release.
If you don't come back in 30 days, I'll be hanged in your place.
Just like the real Jeremiah Grant.
It only takes 13-14 days to get to Las Cruces.
Would you rather stay here and be hanged? Come on, leave!
What is here?
Letter to the Grant Brothers. They live a few miles from Las Cruces.
You can hide there safely enough.
Take your things and let's go.
Hey, Tanner!
I don't know what your part is in this mess, but for God's sake come back soon.
My relatives in Las Cruces will help if needed.
I asked for it in a letter.
And give this watch to Ted.
He is the youngest.
He always wanted them.
Wait!
What are you carrying?
Some clothes and a bed.
Documentation!
- Are you Jeremiah Grant? - Yes.
- From Las Cruces? - Right.
Okay. You can go.
Thanks!
Hey! Can I have some water?
Hot day.
To her.
You have a good place here.
What is your name?
Scott Grant. And there is my brother Ted.
What...
I have something for you.
Where did you get this watch? They belong to our brother Jeremiah!
You're a thief! I will split your skull in two!
Calm down and listen, don't start.
I have a letter for you and Scott.
"Dear brothers, welcome as a guest and protect the bearer of this letter.
He will use my name for as long as he wants.
Do not betray him, or I will pay with my life. Jerry."
What does this mean and where is our brother?
Your brother is alive.
It's not true, don't trust him Scott!
It's a letter from Jerry, I recognize his handwriting.
Maybe there is a cunning plan to rob us!
I am neither a thief nor a murderer.
Jerry relayed this to you...
I will live here for a while.
Okay?
How far to Las Cruces?
He is behind the hills. About three miles.
Is there a doctor there?
Only Dr. Curtis. His house is next to the saloon.
Thank you.
"Dr. Alan Curtis."
Come in.
Please sit down and wait there.
Now you feel bad, Miguel, but as the tooth disappears, so will the pain disappear.
Not! As a dentist, you're just a nightmare...
Am I a terrible dentist? Do not scream. I'm losing my concentration.
All the customers will run away from your screams! Stop I tell you!
Oh, open your mouth. You are like a rabbit! Be ashamed! Keep calm!
Quiet, or I'll cut off your tongue, you hear. OK it's all over Now!
Bold as a rabbit. Come on, young man, let's hurry.
- I treat you differently .. - And don't shout and calm down.
You are scared! Are you afraid, huh?
Open it. You have teeth like a woman!
One move and there will be no pain. Here you will see!
- Moon! - Did you say Luna? What is this all about? Moon and stars?
"Open up!" "Wait!"
You can't see the moon in the sky, doctor.
With our efforts, it will remain so. Are you from Pinkerton?
Right. I'm Captain Chris Tanner. I came from Washington because of Gatling.
Does he work for us?
He promised one of the inventions to President Lincoln.
About a month ago the Gatling disappeared.
Since then, no one has heard from him.
This greatly agitated the Confederate agents.
Is he not in Washington?
No.
He is here and still alive.
It is in the hands of a third party.
The members of the commission that was supposed to take his invention north are dead.
Since then, we know nothing about Gatling.
Those three who were killed...
I saw them. But it didn't matter.
The night the Gatling disappeared, the sheriff called me to the hotel to look at 3 corpses...
who were so badly mutilated that they could not be identified.
2 men and 1 woman.
Nobody could explain it. So the case was closed and everything was forgotten.
Reikert is Vice Secretary for Defense.
Thomson is Chief of the General Staff.
And Treble is the spy queen.
Who killed them?
Confederates.
Impossible. I would know if they had anything to do with it.
I know who they are. And I know everything they do.
So where are they?
There's a place 2 miles east of here. Owned by Miss Boyd.
But watch out, Tanner. There's a ton of Confederates out there. And they are ready for anything.
To her.
What do you know about Gatling?
Not too much. He was very inconspicuous.
He did not leave the house, he worked on inventions.
His house is 2 miles from the city. On the road to San Anton.
But ever since he disappeared, the house has been locked.
And the machine gun?
Bullet... what?
This is an invention.
We didn't even know he had completed it.
2 human lives depend on whether I find Gatling.
Maybe I need your help.
Who's there?
Hutton?
Please repeat what happened last night at the Gatling house?
Miss Boyd, I told you everything this morning.
There was a stranger there. Never seen him before.
I hit him 3 times.
3 times?
- Sure? - Certainly!
Come on.
3 times?
One two Three.
You killed Slade.
Was it a mistake, Hutton?
Impossible! It wasn't me!
Mr. Bishop, there was someone else!
Mr. Bishop, I'm telling the truth!
Will you recognize him if you see him again?
Oh sure.
Okay. I'll take care of it myself.
Let's look for him together, Mr Hutton. And we'll be better off if we find him.
Who's there?
Open!
It's still too early to work, come back later.
I don't work at night!
Keep this in mind!
The moon is not visible in the sky.
Coming later in August.
I am Wallace. With orders from Washington.
Another.
What do you mean?
- Who else is here? - Tanner. Captain Chris Tanner.
- I arrived yesterday. - Tanner? Are you sure you didn't misspell the name?
It's impossible. He's in jail, in Bethlehem.
But he... Come in, we'd better talk over a cup of coffee.
A letter arrived demanding a million for Gatling. That's why they sent me here.
My name is Jonathan Wallace.
Did you say a million dollars?
Diamonds.
I have them.
And now I have to wait for this band of kidnappers to make contact with you.
They wrote that they know that you work for the Union.
And who is that buddy who calls himself Tanner?
I don't know yet, Curtis.
Chris Tanner was involved in the Gatling case.
He was put on trial and sentenced to death as a traitor.
Only Tanner escaped from Las Cruces. He was going to get his share of the booty.
That's what I want you to do, Curtis.
Take me to Tanner.
Whiskey, mister?
Early morning? You lost your mind. Coffee, of course!
- Will be done. - A gallon of coffee.
You are hard to find. There is important news.
Hot morning, huh? Who is that blonde?
She is a saloon owner. My name is Martha Simpson.
This place was bought for her by someone named Topes.
Meet me at the white cliff in an hour, okay?
Please, mr. Coffee, doc?
You're crazy, Jay! Bring me a bottle of whiskey!
Of course, doc, of course.
Amigo! Good news!
We are waiting for 2 million dollars in Las Cruces!
In the morning a stranger came to town.
And immediately went to Curtis. Most likely a Union agent, huh?
2 million dollars.
And at night, they say, the Confederates arrived.
Exactly as we expected, dear Topes.
We couldn't lose with that kind of bait.
Now listen to me.
On the one hand, we have Gatling. It will cost a million for the Union.
On the other hand, his weapons. Will cost the same, but to the Confederates.
Now we need to decide how, when and where the exchange will take place.
Keep in mind, one should not know about the other.
This is an abandoned mine.
And here are the ruins of a Catholic mission.
Good place for first exchange.
And then the Rojo River.
The Rojo River is suitable for a second exchange.
First exchange. Second exchange.
Okay.
Now listen to me carefully.
Stop, Tanner. Do not move!
I said don't move!
Wallace.
Glad I'm here?
You made a mistake, Tanner.
This time you can't leave.
You are sentenced to death, and I will carry out the sentence.
Don't think your old friend Curtis will help. Now he knows everything.
You tell Tanner everything, or I'll kill you right away.
You're wrong, Wallace. But I don't have time to explain.
This man may be a traitor. But he's clearly not a villain.
Clean scrap. I wouldn't have done better myself.
Hey honorable ones!
Brave Doctor! Are you good at fighting?
What are you doing here, Topes?
I want to make a deal with you. A deal is all I need.
I don't do deals with people like you.
With half-breeds, yes?
Million dollar diamonds with you?
Million?
Didn't expect to have to deal with me?
- Will you speak for him? - Yes.
- Good. - Let's talk about a deal.
Do you have a million dollars?
Depends on the situation.
Do you have something for sale that is worth a million dollars?
Yes, yes, there is.
Three days later, at noon, come to the ruins of the old mission.
I'll bring the Gatling. Alive.
This is my product. You buy it with a million dollars worth of diamonds.
Tuesday afternoon.
Wait a minute, Topes!
- A machine gun? - Machine gun? I do not know what it is.
How can we make a deal with a dumb half-breed?
Doctor, I'm in a good mood. Don't make me mean.
Here the case is more complicated than teeth. Tuesday at noon!
And do not try to saber rattling during the exchange.
As I understand it, the machine gun is hidden somewhere in the vicinity. Maybe...
in the south, where, judging by the wheel tracks Tanner saw, Gatling had been taken.
Of course Tanner saw it. He's one of the people who made it all happen.
The weapons will be by the Rojo River.
Monday at noon.
Come with the million dollars you should already have.
Sorry. The financial difficulties of the South are well known to me.
Do you understand?
We have funding sources.
Almost every woman in the South made a contribution in the form of personal jewelry.
It's exactly $1 million.
This is a huge sacrifice for us.
Come on! One must somehow pay for the right to have slaves!
Beauty.
Beautiful victim, huh?
In 2 days everything will be mine. For now, I'll just take this.
Hey Hon. I don't like this kind of movement.
Stop fighting. Leave to yourself.
In return, tell us what you know about Gatling?
Senor Gatling ... Yes, yes.
He invented this weapon.
And got into trouble.
And died.
Well, it's time for me to go.
Wait a minute, Mr. Topes! I would like to ask. Does anyone else know about this weapon?
Senrita, that's a bad question.
Who was the stranger hanging around the Gatling house tonight?
I sent some of my people there.
I don't like strangers either.
Rejoice. In 2 days you will have the weapon.
And I have my money.
Adios!
Like?
Very beautiful.
Where did you get it?
In the same place, where I will take many more of these.
This time I'll get rich.
2 days. Understand? Get rich!
I can buy any place in the world.
Do you believe?
May be. But it doesn't change anything anyway.
I will not go with you even if you are the richest man in the world.
You should understand this.
But why?
Tell me!
Haven't you ever felt the same for me that I feel for you?
Or is there someone to whom you are more disposed?
From now on, I don't want to have anything to do with you.
- Understood? - But I'll fill you with jewels!
Whole body! I'll make you a real lady. I will take it with me everywhere.
Will you make me a lady?
Don't make me laugh.
You have always been and always will be a half-breed, Topes.
Do not forget it!
I know.
That's the only reason, right?
A half-breed like me can sleep with you when you need gold.
And then you're ashamed to even talk to me?
Leave! Get out of here!
Everything will change. You'll see! Money can do everything!
Everyone will forget about the Indian blood in me. You will forget too!
He's an impostor! Uses our brother's name! He is a thief and a murderer!
No, he is sincere. I am convinced he is telling the truth.
You are fooled. Why does he need Jerry's name and watch?
Why would he use the Grants last name?
Get up!
I told you, boy, your brother is alive!
Stop, Wallace!
I should have shot you today.
I was stupid!
It won't happen again, Tanner.
Why don't you kill me?
I'm lazy. First I want to see you dig your own grave.
Dig!
I found him! He is in the cemetery.
Well, wider.
You buried a machine gun in here, right? What about those two? Is it Gatling and the witness?
What the hell, Tanner?
Open another.
Stop it, Tanner, kill me and get it over with.
I won't kill you. I don't do that kind of business . Come on, move!
Who's that?
Female.
Treble
Rickert?
Or Thomson.
Wait!
Do you know that Thomson or Rikert wear something like that?
Pretty sure they didn't.
I would remember.
Let's surround it! Shoot at my signal.
Go!
Get down!
Wallace!
It's good that I didn't kill you.
Otherwise, I would never have known the truth.
Poor fools, that's what we were.
I'm not afraid of your verdict that I'm already dead.
Tanner is no traitor, doc.
One of the corpses was changed.
Thomson or Reikert - we don't know.
Find it out, Chris.
My belt.
There you will find diamonds.
Million dollars.
Gatling deal.
If you deliver him to Apache Wells, there will be an allied escort there.
Try...
A million dollars from Washington to ransom Gatling, that's what it was all about.
The exchange is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the mission ruins.
They weren't Confederates.
What about weapons?
Topes said he knew nothing about him.
He knows.
But what does the replacement of corpses have to do with this?
I found this on one of them.
This is a Navajo amulet.
Jonas, who worked for Gatling, was a half-blood.
His mother was a Navajo.
So Jonas is buried in the place of Thomson or Rikert.
A million dollars from the North for a Gatling, and maybe a million dollars from the South for a weapon.
Hey, wait, Chris. What do we do now?
Move the exchange to Monday instead of Tuesday.
Contact the Confederates. And we must hurry.
Why don't you meet the rebels tomorrow at the rodeo?
I will do so.
This is Martha Simpson. You said she was Topes' woman, didn't you?
Right. And there is.
Tell me about Topes.
Topese?
Who is this?
- They say that your husband. - It is not true.
Topes is a half-breed anyway.
So you know him!
Yes I know. But he's not my husband!
And they never will be.
I'd rather marry a pig.
It is unworthy to marry a half-breed. Right, Jerry?
I completely forgot that their skin is darker than ours, they smell differently, and they are usually poor.
What does that mean, Jeremiah?
Topes is not poor.
To get me, he is ready to cover me with jewels.
Look! Yesterday he gave me this.
And tomorrow Topes will be very rich.
He will have 2 million dollars.
At least he said so.
But even if he is the richest man on earth,
To me, he will always be a half-blood.
Well said.
2 million dollars?
You're not leaving, are you?
When will I see you again?
I am not a racially pure specimen.
You see, my grandmother was a Cherokee Indian.
If you happen to see Topes or his boss, tell...
that this night in the cemetery I was very disappointed in them.
I visited the grave of an old friend.
He was not in it.
There was someone who wore it.
Topes!
He was in the cemetery!
Follow him.
Now you hang out with strangers, huh?
It's none of your business, Topes. Get out!
No. This time I won't get away.
This time it's my business.
I have always treated you like a lady.
Lady.
Come here whore!
Come on, come on whore!
He's a gentleman, not a bastard like you.
Oh sure...
He's white! White like you!
Gentleman, huh?
I will tear your gentleman to pieces.
You'll turn into pieces yourself if you're not careful. He knows everything about you two.
- Two? - Yes, two! Knows about you and your boss.
You must have a boss. I was sure!
- A half-wit like you is incapable of... - Shut up!
And like you...
Sign in!
Sorry boss! He disappeared across the stream.
The water covered his tracks.
You are idiots!
Get out!
You...
You will come with me.
I see that you are being cunning.
Get changed! Put on your dress!
Friend.
You better come up with a new plan.
You've been exposed.
Who?
Tell him about your friend.
Speak up!
What is his name?
Kill her, Topes.
Kill her!
Answer!
Who is that person?
What's his name?
Please tell him!
Nothing will happen to you if you say.
Tell me the name of this person.
Jeremiah... Jeremiah Grant.
Do not die. You are welcome! You are my wife!
Don't do it, Topes.
The goods in your hands are not worth a cent.
You can't do it without me.
And without money, you will forever remain a half-breed.
A despicable half-breed for life.
Bastard!
Gather, gather!
The winner will receive $50!
$50 if he can knock down a bull in 90 seconds!
If you don't want to test yourself, just go see real men.
Or go against the bull!
So number 7!
Guys, put it in there. Accurately.
Let's see.
It will hurt a lot.
The bull has not yet been defeated!
So no one knocked down the bull!
- Well, well, I changed my teeth to ragged. - Well, you have remarks ...
Good morning, Doc!
Good to see you, Grant.
Do you see the woman sitting there?
This is Bell Boyd.
I want to get to know her.
Not sure if she needs new friends. She is a dangerous woman.
Be careful, Grant.
Cheer up, people!
There must be someone who can handle this bull! Well, who is he?
What the hell are you doing? You are crazy? Don't, Grant! Do not!
Go get all the alcohol you can find. Faster!
Look! I bet $5 on a guy!
Bishop, this is the man we're looking for. There, right?
He was at Gatling.
Pay up, come on!
Hey, my money! Where is my money?
He's not there.
You two, wait inside. Don't let him get away.
Let's go. Let's go to the Grants.
Where is Jeremiah?
There's no one else inside, Topes.
He is not here.
And where he?
Why do you need him?
Why, you say? To bury!
Go to hell, mister!
Tell me.
You always sleep with those toys under your pillow.
And you? Is it usual for you to bring a revolver into a girl's bedroom?
You are a real gentleman, Mr. Grant, aren't you?
Enough. It's already late.
- See you. - Certainly!
Looking for it?
Very interesting, Mr. Grant.
Unless that's your real name.
You wouldn't have been touched if I had my doubts.
But I am sure that in front of me is a colleague from the North.
I'm sure you won't answer. But it's my duty to ask.
What is the time and place of the meeting with Topes?
Do you also have duties to keep men away from Belle?
After nothing happened.
She made my evening unforgettable.
Well well! Look who's here!
Agent Chris Tanner.
Under the name of Jeremiah Grant.
Rickert!
Right.
You'd better let my remains rest in a grave.
And now you've cracked my game.
You left me no other choice.
But first, one small question.
Wallace is dead. Who has diamonds?
I have.
Clever.
I see you can be logical. Give them to me.
After you hand over the Gatling. Alive.
Venerable!
You open your mouth too much.
Don't waste time, just tell me where they are.
Rikert! You and your people should tell this...
idiot that you have to kill me first.
Well, that's good. We'll just lose $1 million.
I am ready to kill such a dangerous witness.
You're crazy, motherfucker!
Already killed enough.
Honorable, in two days you will bring my million.
In 2 days!
And no tricks, got me?
Yes, but not on Tuesday.
When?
On Monday.
Okay. Monday is coming.
In the same place, yes!
At 11 am.
AT 11.
We need 1 hour. That's enough to get from the mission to the Rojo River.
We'll take care of the witnesses tomorrow after the exchange.
After the exchange, you know?
Chris, what happened here?
Meet me in 2 hours on the road to the old mine.
Mr Grant!
All or nothing. And now I have to kill you.
I'm sorry.
When you sleep with a gun under your pillow, you have to be more careful about who you let into bed.
Go get dressed.
Don't leave. Wait here. I'll be back soon.
Is that a Gatling?
This is Gatling.
Give me a million.
Take off the bandage and we'll see.
Yes. This is Gatling.
Now give me the money, sir.
Release it and you'll have it.
Give me the diamonds!
You don't think I'm such a fool to bring them here, do you?
Let him go and I'll take him to them.
Follow them.
I will take him.
Go with him.
We're leaving!
Hurry! Take my horse. Leave!
Tanner, you're done!
Bury the bodies. Leave no trace.
And dig deep!
I will take it.
Your destiny is by the Rojo River.
Take him by the legs.
Someone is driving.
Here's another million.
Wait a minute!
This million is mine.
Take it away.
Come on! Take away!
Drop your weapon, Bishop.
What is happening there?
Give me the money!
Venerable!
Come forth, venerable one!
White bastard!
That's it, sir.
Just in time, Chris.
Now let's take a look at Mr Gatlig's weapons.
Here it is!
Who's that?
Let's just say - my colleague.
Why didn't you tell me about her?
She didn't work for us.
So she is a prisoner.
My personal prisoner.
It's not by statute. Keep it a secret.
Mr Gatling, let's go.
Captain Tanner will see to it that your weapons are delivered to Washington.
Translation from English: Sven Zheleznov.
Voiced by: RAIM, specially for Seven Letters Western, Jesse James band.