Revolutionary Past

The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution in the early twentieth century. In a long-distance carriage, the noble gentlemen and ladies talked nonsense to a taciturn farmer. However, suddenly the farmer suddenly changed, revealing the true face of the family gang leader Juan (Rod Steiger). After the robbery, Juan met John (played by James Coburn), a demolition expert of the Irish Revolutionary Army. His explosives ability made robbing the Mesa Verde bank a piece of cake, so Juan followed closely, but inadvertently got involved in the Mesa Verde uprising in cooperation with the Villa Revolutionary Army. Juan got his wish and partnered with John to rob the bank, but all he gained was the liberation of 150 political prisoners. Government colonel Gunter led his troops to suppress the revolution, and Juan and the revolutionary team paid a heavy price. In adversity, John and Juan developed a true revolutionary friendship. On their way to the United States, the two turned back to stop Colonel Gaunt. When John was shot, the veteran saw the warm scenes of his past in Ireland... The film won the 1972 Italian David Award for Best Director.