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CEMETERY WITHOUT CROSSES

Maria! Maria!

No, no, let go of me.

Let go of me, you cowards. No, Ben, Ben!

No! Ben! Let go of me. Let go of me. Ben!

Ben!

Ben!

Come on. Come on. Hurry up.

Let's go and look for the other two Caines.

They've burned down our farm. All our cattle are gone.

We have no choice but get out of here.

It's what the Rogers wanted.

They've tried to take our land for years.

This time they've succeeded.

We'll spend the night at yours.

Tomorrow we'll see.

Here.

We had to take that money.

It was our only resource.

Sadly, it cost your husband his life.

That's your share.

What do you want?

They killed Ben.

Why?

He and his brothers took back what had been stolen from us.

But after injuring him, the Rogers hanged him before my eyes.

I told you to move out.

Ben didn't want to leave.

Don't complain then.

I'm not complaining. I just want to avenge him.

Revenge is a bad seed. It bears bitter fruit.

For everyone.

- Ben was your friend. - Speak to his brothers.

They are cowards.

Help me.

I've given up shooting.

But that has always been what you do.

- Not any more. - Start again.

And why should I?

You're the only one who can stand up to the Rogers.

Now you remember me. It's too late.

Then do it for this. It's Ben's share.

- I'm not interested in money. - Then do it for me.

What if I don't?

I'll manage on my own. I know what I have to do.

They'll kill you.

Too bad.

Come back in two days.

Come here.

- Do you want a room? - Yes.

Sign here.

One dollar for the room and 50 cents for soap and towel.

- Go to hell. - Get out of my sight.

Payment in advance and in cash.

There. Here's your money. Don't show your face again, you slut.

Coward. He and his family. A bunch of cowards.

Come. I'll show you the room.

Scoundrel.

You'll pay for this.

Calm down and leave. I don't want any problem with the Rogers.

It's not true that anyone can make it.

You need a bit of luck.

Buy me a drink?

I recognise you. You were at the hotel today.

- So where is he? - He's sitting behind me.

He's playing cards. The one with his back to the door.

I've seen him.

Be careful. He's with his two brothers.

Go away.

Slim!

So, my friend.

You think you can do whatever you want because you're a Rogers?

Let me tell you this. I'm not scared of the Rogers.

Maybe you don't know this yet but we won't end up like the Caines.

The Caines were right to rob you.

They took back what belonged to them.

You've hanged Ben but it's your family who should've been hanged.

You're the thieves. Everyone knows it.

But they're too scared to say it.

Scared that your father's men will burn down their farms.

Steal their cattle. Even kill them.

They say you pay the sheriff handsomely.

But now it's over.

You have to deal with us, the Vallees.

And we're quite demanding. You'll have to share.

Now let me give you a little lesson to show you we're serious.

It's a mistake, Vallee. If I were you...

But you're not. Stone. Get to work.

Who's that guy?

I don't know. He told me he was looking for work.

Open up.

Open up or we'll take the door down.

I'm arresting you for murder. Come.

This is from our father.

Sorry I can't set him free. He killed three men.

It was self-defence. My brothers and I saw it. We can testify.

Do you know that guy?

He works for us. Let him out. We'll take care of this whole thing.

You should find the Caines instead.

My men are looking for them.

Find them. That's what you're paid for.

And be quick. Or we'll take care of it.

Are you releasing him or not?

You're free. They've come for you.

Have you worked for the Rogers long?

OK. I see.

But next time, I won't care if it's self-defence or not.

Come on. Let's go.

Thank you, Sheriff. Remember the Caines.

Here he is, Father.

Come closer.

My sons told me you're pretty good.

Is it true you're looking for work?

- It depends. - On whom?

On the work.

Nobody knows you around here.

Because I'm not from here.

He doesn't like questions. It's OK, I'm not curious.

How should I call you?

Manuel.

You can be our new group leader. 15 dollars a week plus room and board.

OK.

Ray. Show him George's place.

Johanna, this is Manuel, our new group leader.

Come.

- We saw the sheriff. - And?

- What are we going to do? - I don't know yet.

We can't stay here. It's too dangerous.

She could join us later.

I'll go and ask her.

Have you made up your mind?

I'm staying.

We're crossing the border tonight.

Do as you please. I'd wait for a few days, though.

You're safe here.

And I might need you.

Hey, Thomas.

Let's go.

Lord, we thank you for our daily bread. Amen.

He fell for it.

I told you so.

Good job.

Look at his face.

I've never laughed so much in my life.

I thought he'd never do it.

Come on, play. It's your turn.

Nine.

Pass.

Aces. Full.

Good.

Your turn now.

Double jack.

Come on. Come on. Good!

Are you looking for something?

Why? Is it forbidden?

Yes, the owner doesn't want us to get close to the horses at night.

Ah.

- What's your name? - Corey, sir. Are you the new boss?

- Yes.

It's not my fault, you know. I'm following orders.

- Yes, of course. Goodnight, Corey.

Goodnight, boss.

The horses are running away! Stop them!

The horses! Stop!

Let's ride, everybody. Come on.

Quick. Quick.

Mark, Frank, Larry, get on the horse.

Quick, quick. Come on.

Come on, hurry up. Hurry up. Quick.

21, red.

- Place your bets. - 50 dollars on red.

30 dollars on black. 30 dollars on 3.

- 30 on 3. - 25 dollars on 4.

And 50 dollars on 5.

No more bets.

What have you come here for?

Stop.

What do you want? Money?

No. Ben's share was enough.

Enough for what?

For having your daughter kidnapped.

And all your money won't be enough to ransom her.

I want much less and much more.

If you want to see her alive again you have to do exactly as I say.

Is it clear?

Three of my men who went looking for the Caines never came back.

They were meant to go to your place too.

I'd like to know what has become of them.

Leave this woman alone. You can go home.

I don't understand you, Rogers.

What did she want?

Look, we won't let her blackmail us, will we?

So how did it go? Did you see them?

- What do you want to know? - What they told you.

Are they willing to pay?

- Yes. My price. - How much?

Get out of here.

- Before they come for him. - For whom?

Ben.

What do you mean? Ben is dead. There's nothing more you can do for him.

They'll take him to the cemetery with all the honours.

The whole town will see the Rogers follow Ben's funeral.

Humiliate themselves in front of his grave.

If they admit their guilt they'll have the girl back.

I don't care about money.

You're a fool.

You had no right.

You should've told us. We wouldn't have played your game.

Leave her be. It's her loss.

It's our loss, too. It's time to cross the border.

And I know the safest way to do it.

May I obtain justice, O Lord,

because I was innocent.

I prayed to You. I believed in You unwaveringly.

May Your enemies fall at Your hand.

May Your right hand reach those who hate.

Your scorn will put them to rout and fire will devour them.

Their descendants will vanish from the Earth

and their progeny from the sons of man.

I raise my soul to You now, O Lord.

It is to You that I address my prayers.

I trust You will protect me from the shameless insults

of my opponents.

Whoever puts their trust in You will not feel shame,

but those who do evil deeds will feel shame.

I wash my hands in innocence and come to Your altar with faith.

Man is but dust and to dust shall return.

We've come to fetch the girl. Maria got what she wanted.

We need her as a hostage.

- She'll help us cross the border. - She's staying with me.

Manuel, we used to be friends.

This time you'll pay.

We'll make you talk.

Where is my sister?

Speak!

Speak!

So, are you going to talk?

Give us 2,000 dollars and we'll bring her back.

- Swine! - Talk or I'll kill your brother.

Do that and you'll never see her again.

How do we know she's still alive?

If she were dead, we'd be past the border by now.

- We're not crazy. - Talk or you'll be dead soon.

Be careful. If they don't see us come back, it's over for her.

- I'll make you talk. - That's enough!

You'll get this when you bring her back.

- You're finally thinking straight, Rogers. - Don't shoot.

This is no time to be rash.

Advance payment.

It's not that I don't trust you, but...

Let's go, Elia.

We'll bring your daughter back, don't worry.

No, you'll bring her back.

Your brother will stay here with us.

If my daughter's not back by eleven o'clock,

you know what'll happen to him.

- Thomas. - Don't worry, Elia.

We have the girl and the money. They won't hurt you.

- So? - Fine.

Eli will stay here. But I don't want to come back to the farm.

Since we'll be crossing the border,

I'd rather the exchange took place in town. It's closer.

All right.

- At 11:00, in front of the church. - I'll be there.

- Thomas. - You mustn't worry.

I won't leave you with them.

Remember, by 11:00.

Sheriff, they'll be returning my daughter soon.

I don't want any tricks. Lie in wait.

What will you do now?

I don't know.

Nothing matters any more.

You can't stay here.

The Rogers will never forgive you.

Let them do what they want, even kill me.

I'm so tired, Manuel.

I did my duty.

That's all I wanted.

I'm all alone.

Go home.

Tomorrow, I'll come and get you at dawn.

I know a place in the south.

We can go there together, if you want.

You're free to go.

Manuel will take you home.

You won't come out alive.

My brothers will kill you.

Thomas!

Who do you think killed him?

You'd better talk, swine, or you'll die too.

It has nothing to do with us. It was him.

Who?

- Manuel. - Where's he hiding my daughter?

In the ghost town.

Manuel kidnapped her

on Maria's behalf.

Go!

Let's go to Maria's house!

Let's go.

Maria.

- Manuel. - What happened?

The Rogers... Did you bring her back?

Yes.

They didn't believe me.

They thought she was dead.

Eli told them where you were.

Be careful. They've gone to the ghost town.

Don't worry.

I was waiting for you, Manuel.

I so much wanted to leave with you.

See? I came to get you.

We'll leave together.

Once we're far away, everything will be different, Maria.

Manuel, I want to tell you something.

Hold me close.

I'm so cold.

Leave everything behind. Leave.

I don't want them to kill you.

You know, when you left the first time,

I married Ben

because I thought you weren't coming back.

But you were the one...

THE END

Robert Hossein dedicates this film to our friend Sergio Leone