Any Gun Can Play

Any Gun Can Play

Year: 1967

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Enzo G. Castellari

ActionWesternAdventure

In this fast‑paced western, a gang hijacks a gold shipment from a train, prompting a notorious bounty hunter to be hired to retrieve the loot. Instead of a direct pursuit, he allows the outlaws to lead him to the hidden gold, turning the chase into a deadly game of strategy and firearms.

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1

Train Heist and Pajondo's Betrayal

Monetero and his gang execute a daring train heist, severing a path through the military's defense to steal $300,000 in gold. Pajondo betrays his comrades in the chaos and escapes with the loot, leaving the others scrambling to regroup.

during the heist on the train
2

Pajondo's Escape and The Stranger's Opportunity

With Pajondo's betrayal, the loot is now in a fugitive's hands. The Stranger recognizes a new window to finally capture Monetero as the chase heads toward the Mexico border.

immediately after the heist route toward the border
3

The Stranger Forcibly Uncovers the Treasure's Location

The Stranger closes in on Pajondo and compels him to disclose where the gold is hidden. Pajondo, cornered, reveals a medal that marks the path to the loot.

during pursuit along the border route
4

Pajondo's Medal Passes to Monetero

Pajondo dies at the hands of an advancing army, but not before passing Monetero the medal that points toward the treasure. Monetero gains a crucial clue that rekindles his quest.

before death border fort
5

Monetero Arrested; Clayton Opposes Execution

Monetero is captured by the military and condemned to death. Clayton, the banker tasked with recovering the gold, argues against executing him.

shortly after arrest military fort
6

The Stranger Enters Monetero's Cell

Disguised as a priest, The Stranger visits Monetero's cell and promises freedom in exchange for a share of the loot. Suspicious of the offer, Monetero halves Pajondo's medal, giving one piece to The Stranger.

the night after the arrest military fort prison cell
7

Broken Medal Revealed During Execution

On the day of the scheduled execution, Clayton discovers the broken half of Pajondo's medal, sparking new suspicions about loyalties. The clue deepens the mystery surrounding the alliance.

execution day fort square
8

Staged Execution and Medal Reclamation

The Stranger stages Monetero's execution as a diversion. Outside the fort, Monetero's men reclaim half of the medal from The Stranger, but they spare his life, keeping the situation volatile.

the diversion period fort outskirts
9

Clayton Fails to Reconstruct the Medal

Clayton attempts to piece together the complete medal using his own half and an almanac of local landowners' crests, but the fragments refuse to fit. The failure stalls the recovery operation and fuels doubt.

shortly after the diversion fort library / town library
10

Clayton's Kidnapping Reveals a Conspiracy

Monetero's men kidnap Clayton, and The Stranger follows to observe an interrogation. It becomes clear that Clayton and Monetero had plotted the theft together, with Clayton promising to deliver The Stranger to Monetero for the final medal half.

late Monetero's hideout
11

Complete Medal and a Hidden Alliance

Clayton returns to town with the complete medal. The Stranger reveals he knew of a secret deal with the bandit, and because Clayton is illiterate, they must co-operate so he can decipher the book. The medal points to the Montigo family and ruins nearby, hinting at a hidden truth.

after retrieval town
12

Pursuit to the Ruins

Monetero's men raid the town, causing chaos, and The Stranger uses the distraction to slip away. Clayton and Monetero head toward the ruins, where The Stranger awaits with a plan and a stake in the treasure.

following the disturbance ruins near the city
13

Insurance Deception and Organ Pipes Plan

The Stranger had previously fooled the insurance company official with bags of rocks to misdirect suspicion about the loot. Meanwhile, the plan centers on stashing the gold inside organ pipes, a location that will reveal itself at the right moment.

before the final act insurance office / organ building
14

Gold Hidden in Organ Pipes; Tensions Rise

With the stake raised, the gold is concealed within the organ pipes. Monetero's men begin to doubt their leader, sparking a tense, deadly confrontation that threatens to explode at any moment.

final confrontation organ building
15

Mexican Standoff and Gold Celebration

Facing a common danger, the bounty hunter, the banker, and the bandit set aside their differences to eliminate their enemies. In a final Mexican standoff, they unleash their pistols into the organ pipes, revealing the gold and celebrating their hard-won fortune.

final confrontation organ room

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