The Ruthless Four (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, The Ruthless Four is a western film directed by Giorgio Capitani, running about 100 minutes. “In the Tradition of Treasure of Sierra Madre” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This superior Spaghetti western scrutinizes the greed and paranoia that afflict four men as they struggle among themselves to unearth a fortune in gold from a remote Southwestern mine without falling prey to each other's bullets.
Who’s in it. The Ruthless Four stars Van Heflin as Sam Cooper, Gilbert Roland as Mason, Klaus Kinski as Brent il Biondo and George Hilton as Manolo Sanchez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Ruthless Four has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ruthless Four page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ruthless Four 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ruthless Four (1968)?
- In US, The Ruthless Four is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ruthless Four worth watching?
- The Ruthless Four holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ruthless Four?
- The Ruthless Four stars Van Heflin, Gilbert Roland, Klaus Kinski, George Hilton and Sarah Ross.
- When was The Ruthless Four released?
- The Ruthless Four was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.