Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance (1966): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1966, Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance is a western film directed by Mario Caiano, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Director Mario Caiano, best known for horror films like Amanti d' Oltretomba, co-wrote this much-parodied spaghetti western. Another in a long line of films titled for Lorne Greene's 1964 hit song "Ringo". Antonio De Teffe and Eduardo Fajardo star as two friends who rescue bumbling bandit Fidel (Armando Calvo) from a shootout. While patching him up, they discover half of a treasure map tattooed on his back. Learning that the other half is tattooed on the back of someone else, they set about trying to put the two halves together while being joined by card sharp and all round trickster Frank Wolff, who discovers their secret and wants in on the deal. American director Paul Bartel put a bizarre spin on the story in his comedic western, Lust in the Dust.

Who’s in it. Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance stars Frank Wolff as Tricky, Anthony Steffen as Ringo, Eduardo Fajardo as Davy and Armando Calvo as Fidel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ringo, the Mark of Vengeance tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.