$1,000 on the Black (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1966, $1,000 on the Black is a western film directed by Alberto Cardone, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Johnny Liston has just been released from prison where he has wrongly served twelve years for a murder. He returns to Campos, the village of his birth, where the whole town is terrorized by Johnny's brother, Sartana, who has taken Manuela, Johnny's fiancèe to be his lover. With his only friend a mute, Johnny must seize all opportunity to find out why he was framed, who was involved and why he is not welcome. source: SWDB www.spaghetti-western.net
Who’s in it. $1,000 on the Black stars Anthony Steffen as Johnny Liston, Gianni Garko as Sartana, Erika Blanc as Joselita/Joschita Rogers and Franco Fantasia as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, $1,000 on the Black has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch $1,000 on the Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of $1,000 on the Black 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 $1,000 on the Black (1966)?
- In US, $1,000 on the Black is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is $1,000 on the Black worth watching?
- $1,000 on the Black holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in $1,000 on the Black?
- $1,000 on the Black stars Anthony Steffen, Gianni Garko, Erika Blanc, Franco Fantasia and Sieghardt Rupp.
- When was $1,000 on the Black released?
- $1,000 on the Black was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.
