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Plot Analysis Summary

Barton is drawn into Sherry's violent pursuit of hidden money while trying to protect Sean and escape his violent past.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Stranger in Rainbow Valley

Settlers discuss Rose's killing while Barton arrives with Sean and is mistaken for Ward Clester. He identifies himself and says he has business with Sherry.

Key Events

• Settlers React to Rose's Killing — Local settlers discuss Rose's killing and prepare to retaliate against the Apache. Location: Rainbow Valley
• Barton Arrives with Sean — A stranger arrives with Sean and a horse tied to his past. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Sean, il bambino Location: Rainbow Valley
• Barton Gives His Name — Mistaken for Ward Clester, he identifies himself as Lee 'Ringo' Barton. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Rainbow Valley
• Barton Seeks Sherry — Barton says he has come to settle business with Sherry. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Tom Sherry Location: Rainbow Valley

Sherry's Dangerous Arrangement

Sherry's gun deal and payment draw Barton deeper into the conflict. The woman tries to leave with him, but Barton remains concerned about Sean.

Key Events

• Sheriff Contains the Trouble — The Sheriff tries to keep the growing town tension under control. Characters: Sheriff, Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Rainbow Valley
• Sherry Arranges Gun Deal — Sherry makes a dangerous arrangement involving guns and a large payment. Characters: Tom Sherry Location: Unspecified
• Barton Entangled in Scheme — Barton becomes entangled in Sherry's arrangement as the conflict grows. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Tom Sherry Location: Unspecified
• Woman Tries to Leave — A woman tries to escape with Barton, who is reluctant to leave Sean. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Unspecified
• Barton Recovers Sean — After a confrontation, Barton helps recover Sean. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Sean, il bambino Location: Unspecified

Flight Across the Desert

Barton recovers Sean, faces the general, and escapes with money. The desert journey becomes difficult as exhaustion and drinking take their toll.

Key Events

• Barton Faces the General — Barton confronts the general and secures money before escaping. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Unspecified
• Desert Journey Begins — Barton and the woman set out across the desert. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Desert
• Barton Struggles on the Trail — Exhaustion and drinking make the difficult journey harder for Barton. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton Location: Desert

The Bell Tower Showdown

Sherry catches up with Barton and uses a threat against the woman to force the money's location into the open. The bell tower becomes the scene of a gunfight and the final confrontation.

Key Events

• Sherry Catches the Pair — Sherry's men catch up, and Sherry threatens the woman to pressure Barton. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Tom Sherry Location: Desert
• Bell Tower Money Revealed — Under pressure, the location of the money is revealed as a bell tower. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Tom Sherry Location: Bell tower
• Gunfire Erupts at the Tower — Sherry's men move for the money as Barton and his allies resist. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Sheriff, Tom Sherry Location: Bell tower
• Barton Challenges Sherry — Barton calls to Sherry and gives him a chance to flee before the final fight. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Tom Sherry Location: Bell tower
• Final Showdown — Barton faces Sherry and his men; the character profile says Barton kills Sherry. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Sheriff, Tom Sherry Location: Bell tower
• Barton Envisions a Future — After resolving the conflict, Barton envisions a future with Sean. Characters: Lee 'Ringo' Barton, Sean, il bambino Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Rainbow Valley Arrival — The town's unrest provides the setting for Barton's arrival and mistaken identity.
  • Rose's Killing — Settlers discuss Rose's death and prepare to retaliate against the Apache.
  • Barton Arrives — Barton enters Rainbow Valley with Sean and a horse connected to his past.
• Identity and Purpose — Barton clarifies who he is and announces his business with Sherry.
  • Mistaken Identity — People mistake Barton for Ward Clester before he gives his own name.
  • Sherry's Business — Barton says he has come to settle business with Tom Sherry.
• Sean and Barton — Barton develops a bond with Sean and resists leaving him behind.
  • A Growing Bond — Sean mistakes Barton for his father, while Barton becomes attached to the boy.
  • Refusal to Abandon — Barton is reluctant to leave Sean when the woman proposes escape.
• Sherry's Gun Deal — Sherry's dealings over guns and payment draw Barton into a wider conflict.
  • Arms Arrangement — Sherry makes a dangerous arrangement involving a shipment of guns.
  • Barton Entangled — The scheme brings Barton into conflict with Sherry and his men.
• Escape and Pursuit — Barton and the woman attempt to get away as Sherry's pursuit continues.
  • General Confrontation — Barton faces the general and secures money before escaping.
  • Desert Hardship — The journey is difficult, and Barton struggles with exhaustion and drinking.
• Hidden Money Revealed — Sherry's pressure leads to the disclosure of the money's hiding place.
  • Threat Against Woman — Sherry threatens the woman to force Barton to reveal the location.
  • Bell Tower Cache — The hidden money is identified as being in a bell tower.
• Final Resistance — Barton and his allies resist Sherry's attempt to seize the money.
  • Gunfire Begins — Sherry's men move for the money, and gunfire erupts.
  • Barton Challenges Sherry — Barton gives Sherry a chance to flee before the final fight.
• Showdown and Future — The confrontation culminates in Barton's fight with Sherry and his hopes for a life with Sean.
  • Sherry's Defeat — The character profile states that Barton kills Sherry in the showdown.
  • Hope with Sean — After resolving the conflict, Barton envisions a future with Sean.

Directed by

Alberto De Martino

Key Cast

• Richard Harrison — Lee 'Ringo' Barton
• Fernando Sancho — Chuck
• Luis Induni — Sheriff
• Massimo Serato — Ives
• Gérard Tichy — Tom Sherry