In 1870, the Emperor of Japan travels to Washington for a meeting with
the President of the United States. The train taking the Emperor
is attacked by outlaws who steal a golden ceremonial sword which was
intended as a gift for the President. This incident must be
resolved at any price...
Script: Laird Koenig, Denne Bart Petitclerc, William Roberts, Lawrence Roman
Cinematographer: Henri Alekan
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cast:Charles Bronson (Link Stuart),
Ursula Andress (Cristina),
Toshirô Mifune (Kuroda Jubie),
Alain Delon (Gotch 'Gauche' Kink),
Capucine (Pepita),
Barta Barri (Paco),
Guido Lollobrigida (Mace),
Anthony Dawson (Hyatt),
Gianni Medici (Miguel),
Georges Lycan (Sheriff Stone),
Luc Merenda (Chato),
Tetsu Nakamura (Japanese Ambassador),
Julio Peña (Peppie),
Mónica Randall (Maria),
Hiroshi Tanaka (2nd Samurai),
Florencio Amarilla (Men),
José Jaspe (Locomotive driver),
Ricardo Palacios (Saloon Owner),
Jo Nieto,
John B. Vermont
Country: France / Italy / Spain
Language: English / Spanish / Japanese
Support: Color
Runtime: 112 min
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