Minnesota Clay


1h 30m 1966

Brief Synopsis

Former gunfighter Minnesota Clay, sentenced to 20 years of hard labor for a crime he did not commit, escapes from prison and makes his way to Mesa Encantada. The small Mexican town is ruled by two warring gangs; one is headed by Ortiz, and the other by Fox, the man who withheld information which cou...

Film Details

Also Known As
L'homme du Minnesota
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
Los Angeles showing: Apr 1966
Production Company
Franco London Film; Jaguar Films; Ultra Film
Distribution Company
Harlequin International Pictures
Country
France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

Synopsis

Former gunfighter Minnesota Clay, sentenced to 20 years of hard labor for a crime he did not commit, escapes from prison and makes his way to Mesa Encantada. The small Mexican town is ruled by two warring gangs; one is headed by Ortiz, and the other by Fox, the man who withheld information which could have proven Clay's innocence. Ortiz's mistress, Estella, offers to kill her lover and turn his gang over to Clay; when her proposal is rejected, she arranges for Clay to be captured by Fox. She then slays Ortiz and tries to win Clay's love by offering to help him kill Fox, but her treachery is discovered, and she is murdered by Fox, who sets out to kill Clay. Unknown to all, Clay is blind, and to further his chances, he hides out in a basement until it is dark. When the two men meet, Clay utilizes sound to trap and shoot down his opponent, although he himself is mortally wounded.

Film Details

Also Known As
L'homme du Minnesota
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
Los Angeles showing: Apr 1966
Production Company
Franco London Film; Jaguar Films; Ultra Film
Distribution Company
Harlequin International Pictures
Country
France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

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Opened in Paris in March 1966 as L'homme du Minnesota; running time: 100 min. Released in Italy in 1965 and in Spain in February 1965 at 90 min as Minnesota Clay. Aguayo is also credited as Peppe Aguayo. Presented in an unidentified wide-screen process.