Cavalgada para o Inferno

This is a western but the plot could be that of a film noir ,a thriller: a wealthy man in a wheelchair hires a gunfighter to find back his brother and heir;he probably won't live that long and he does not want his fortune to fall into the hands of an unscrupulous associate.

The story is a quest and the identity of the brother which I will not reveal of course, for it's one of the few surprises of the film, is a bit unexpected ,but all in all,makes sense .The female star,Linda Cristal has not really many things to do (except for a bath in her birthday's suit ,but no close shots!);Lorne Greene as his dad has not much to do either.

A gunfighter combs Mexico for the missing brother of an industrialist, and gets the usual discouragement and trouble in the form of flying lead!

Slightly unusual western that plods a little and can be talky, however there are some punchy dialogue, good location atmosphere and Gilbert Roland, who can make anything watchable- Jock Mahoney makes a good hero, straight to the point and staccato in delivery. Ok western, passes the time adequately, though there's a neat twist at the end.

Classic, archetypal hero. Plot twist at the end, which some anticipate and some don't. One of the fastest draws shown in any film. Ending a bit disappointing, as final confrontation is short and not settled with firearms. For fans of the genre, a must-see.

A gunfighter named Brad Ellison : Jock Mahoney, is hired by a wealthy and dying elderly man , John Forbes : Carl Benton Reid, to carry out a risked assignment : to look for his brother for leaving him a valuable inheritance , a mine shared with a partner . En route his destination Ellison is assaulted by two bandits with whom he has a deadly duel . Along the way Brad becomes wrapped in crosses and double-crosses. At a ranch he meets a rich owner, Lorne Greene, his beautiful daughter : Linda Cristal and a suspicious foreman named Miles Lang : Gilbert Roland. His Name Was Written With Bullets ¡ .

A story about tarnished gunslingers who pass Rio Grande frontier , between US and Mexico , wether hiding of their wanted for rewards proceeded by US deputies or carrying out some mission as our starring Brad Ellison/Jock Mahoney. A passable western with interesting plot and unexpected conclusion , including thought-provoking dialog among the motley and misfit roles . Stars Jock Mahoney giving an adequate acting as a tough, two-fisted pistolero, subsequently to play some Tarzan movies . Great support cast formed by familiar faces as Lorne Greene of Bonanza , Edward Platt of Get Smart , Carl Benton Reid , Eduard Franz , Lee Morgan and being shot in Mexico, that's why there appears some known Mexican actors as Gilbert Roland , Eduardo Noriega, Rafael Alcayde and co-starring the always gorgeous and recently deceased Linda Cristal who made a prosperous Hollywood career.

Special mention for the briiliant and colorful cinematography by Alex Philips, shot on location in Cuernavaca, Morelos , Tepozlan, Taxco , Guerrero , Vilchis Ranch , and Studios Churubusco Azteca, México and usual backlot Universal studios . As well as evocative musical score addibg Mexican sounds from uncredited Hans J Salter and Herman Stein . The motion picture was well produced by Universal Pictures in medium budget , being compellingly directed by George Sherman in B style. Sherman made reliable low budget fares for Columbia between 1945-48 then moved on to do the same at Universal Pictures for eight years. Sherman especialized almost exclusively in B Westerns there , including The Three Musketeers series which features a young John Wayne. As George Sherman directed a lot of Westerns as The Lone Hand, Santa Fe Stampede, Red Skin, War Arrow, Chief Crazy Horse, Calamity Jane, Relentless, Comanche Territory , Dawn at Socorro, Border River and many others. The only A grade films to his credit were two westerns starring John Wayne : Comancheros 1961 as producer , directed by Michael Curtiz and The Big Jack 1971. He also directed occasional forays into thriller, terror and action genres, often achieving a sense of style over substance. His last films were made in Spain as Find that girl, The new Cinderella and Joaquin Murrieta. Rating : 6/10 .Decent and acceptable oater. The picture will appeal to outlandish Westerns enthusiasts .

Gunfighter Miles is hired to go south of the border to find a dying man's missing brother. However, things are more complicated than they seem.

Generally underrated western, with good scenic Mexican locations, a non-clichéd plot, along with a few good twists and a colorful cast. Getting Roland, Greene and Franz was a real coup since each is a very distinctive presence. Mahoney certainly looks the part of a western hero, but is a rather bland actor, not to the extent of being a problem, however. Director Sherman makes creative and compelling use of the locations and I especially like the shack set against the cliff; it's like nothing else I've seen. Unlike many oaters set in Mexico, this one comes across as genuinely persuasive. Cristal's role (Maria), surprise, surprise, is little more than eye candy, but I don't blame Ellison (Mahoney) at fade-out. Anyway, don't let the first tame 20-minutes or so fool you, the twists and action pick up considerably.