Bastard, Go and Kill (1971) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Chaco faces false accusations and corrupt authorities amid land and money disputes, and his escape leaves his effort to prove his innocence unresolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Charge in a Lawless Town

An angry family accuses Chaco, and Susanna takes him away. A cheated customer and the ranch discussions establish an atmosphere of distrust and competing interests.

Key Events

• Chaco Seized by the Family — An angry family accuses Chaco of ruining their sister's virginity; Susanna intervenes and takes him away. Characters: Chaco, Susanna Location: Unspecified settlement
• A Customer Is Cheated — A drunken customer is cheated over the price of a bottle, reflecting distrust in the region. Location: Unspecified drinking place
• Roger Questions the Ranch — Don Felipe has brought Roger from Texas for cowboy work; Roger questions the water and cattle supply. Characters: Roger / Gringo, Don Felipe Antonio de Martinez Location: Ranch
• Land Deal Discussed — Don Felipe and Sanchez discuss acquiring land with valuable pasture and water. Characters: Don Felipe Antonio de Martinez, Sanchez / Manolo Cortez Location: Unspecified

Deals Over Land and Prisoners

Don Felipe and Sanchez consider valuable land while a landowner seeks credit against property. Corrupt prisoner dealings and a loan deepen the story's focus on money and power.

Key Events

• Loan Secured by Land — Tobia Velasquez receives a large loan secured against land. Characters: Tobia Velasquez Location: Unspecified
• Prisoner Sale Proposed — Sgt. Hernandez is willing to sell a prisoner to an American for money. Characters: Sgt. Hernandez Location: Unspecified
• An American Buys a Release — In another deal, an American pays to obtain a prisoner's release. Characters: Sgt. Hernandez Location: Unspecified
• Cattle Move Amid Tensions — As cattle are moved, conflict over land and money deepens. Characters: Don Felipe Antonio de Martinez, Sanchez / Manolo Cortez, Roger / Gringo Location: Ranch lands

Murder and a False Accusation

Two men are dead and $8,000 is missing, and Chaco is accused. The priest insists on his innocence while Manuel admits that the charge is false and another man committed the killing.

Key Events

• Cattle Move Amid Tensions — As cattle are moved, conflict over land and money deepens. Characters: Don Felipe Antonio de Martinez, Sanchez / Manolo Cortez, Roger / Gringo Location: Ranch lands
• Two Men Found Dead — Two men are dead and $8,000 is missing; Chaco is accused of the murders. Characters: Chaco Location: Unspecified
• The Priest Defends Chaco — Those who know Chaco doubt he could kill anyone, and the priest insists he is innocent. Characters: Chaco Location: Unspecified
• Manuel Admits the False Charge — Manuel admits Chaco's accusation is false and says another man committed the killing. Characters: Cpl. Manuel, Chaco, Sgt. Hernandez Location: Unspecified
• The Lawmen Fear Exposure — Manuel and Hernandez fear Chaco's account will expose their involvement. Characters: Cpl. Manuel, Sgt. Hernandez, Chaco Location: Unspecified

Escape and an Unfinished Pursuit

Fearing exposure, Hernandez and Manuel arrange a distraction that frees Chaco. He agrees to help capture a wanted man, finds Asuncion bound, and faces the prospect of Cherokee being sent after him.

Key Events

• The Lawmen Fear Exposure — Manuel and Hernandez fear Chaco's account will expose their involvement. Characters: Cpl. Manuel, Sgt. Hernandez, Chaco Location: Unspecified
• Chaco Escapes in a Distraction — Hernandez and Manuel arrange a distraction that lets Chaco escape. Characters: Chaco, Cpl. Manuel, Sgt. Hernandez Location: Unspecified
• Chaco Agrees to Help — Chaco agrees to help capture a wanted man, hoping to regain his freedom and prove his innocence. Characters: Chaco, Sgt. Hernandez Location: Unspecified
• Asuncion Found Bound — Chaco finds Asuncion bound; she says an American tied her up. Characters: Chaco, Asuncion Juanita Maria Magdalena Hermadariz Location: House
• Cherokee Urged to Pursue — The men realize Chaco has escaped, and Cherokee is urged to pursue him; the outcome remains unresolved. Characters: Chaco, Cherokee Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Chaco Accused — A family confronts Chaco over Susanna, prompting her intervention.
  • Family Confrontation — The family accuses Chaco of ruining their sister's virginity.
  • Susanna Intervenes — Susanna takes Chaco away from the angry family.
• Ranch and Land — Ranch work and property deals reveal competing concerns over resources and valuable land.
  • Roger Questions Work — Roger questions whether the ranch has enough water or cattle.
  • Pasture Acquisition — Don Felipe and Sanchez discuss land with pasture and water.
• Money and Prisoners — Loans and prisoner transactions show money shaping local dealings.
  • Land-Secured Loan — Tobia Velasquez receives a large loan secured against land.
  • Prisoner Deals — Hernandez is willing to sell a prisoner, while an American pays for a prisoner's release.
• Murder Accusation — Two deaths and missing money bring a false accusation against Chaco.
  • Missing Eight Thousand — Two men are dead and $8,000 is missing.
  • Chaco Defended — The priest insists Chaco is innocent, and people who know him doubt he could kill.
• Corruption Exposed — Manuel admits the charge is false, putting the lawmen at risk of exposure.
  • Manuel's Admission — Manuel says another man committed the killing.
  • Fear of Exposure — Manuel and Hernandez fear Chaco's account will reveal their involvement.
• Escape and Pursuit — Chaco escapes, takes on a possible pursuit-related task, and remains at risk.
  • Distraction Enables Escape — Hernandez and Manuel arrange a distraction for Chaco.
  • Cherokee Called — After Chaco is recognized as escaped, Cherokee is urged to pursue him.
• Asuncion's Discovery — Chaco finds Asuncion bound during the search, and the account ends without resolving his fate.
  • Bound in a House — Chaco discovers Asuncion tied up.
  • American Identified — Asuncion says an American tied her up.

Directed by

Gino Mangini

Key Cast

• George Eastman — Chaco
• Lincoln Tate — Roger / Gringo
• Scilla Gabel — Susanna
• Furio Meniconi — Don Felipe Antonio de Martinez
• Franco Lantieri — Sanchez / Manolo Cortez