
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die(1972)
“A handful of condemned men on an impossible mission, against hopeless odds...”
Overview
A dishonored Union Army officer leads a group of convicts to retake Fort Holman from the Confederate Army.
Director
Tonino Valerii
Studio
Atlántida Films
Cast

James Coburn
as Colonel Pembroke

Bud Spencer
as Eli Sampson

Telly Savalas
as Major Ward

Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Sergeant Brent

José Suárez
as Maj. Charles Ballard
Francisco Sanz
as Farmer

Ángel Álvarez
as Scully the Monger

Mario Pardo
as Roger, Farmer's Son

Ugo Fangareggi
as Ted Wendall
Concha Rabal
as

Benito Stefanelli
as Samuel Piggott
Guy Mairesse
as Donald McIvers
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Atlántida Films • Europrodis • Heritage Entertainment Inc.
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Where can I watch A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972).
What is A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die about?▼
A dishonored Union Army officer leads a group of convicts to retake Fort Holman from the Confederate Army.
Who directed A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?▼
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die was directed by Tonino Valerii and released in 1972. It is a western film.
How long is A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?▼
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die?▼
The cast of A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die includes James Coburn as Colonel Pembroke, Bud Spencer as Eli Sampson, Telly Savalas as Major Ward, Reinhard Kolldehoff as Sergeant Brent, José Suárez as Maj. Charles Ballard and more.
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