CEMETERY WITHOUT CROSSES
Maria!
Ben...
Ben!
Let's go after the others!
They burned the farm down.
There's nothing left.
We're gonna spend the night here.
We'll leave tomorrow.
Hold it.
They wounded Ben.
Nothing we could do to help him.
Don't blame us for his death.
That's your share.
What are you doing here?
They killed Ben.
Why?
Ben stole the payment for a herd...
With Tom and Eli. They killed the foreman who was carrying the money.
Last time I saw you, I said this would end badly.
He didn't want to leave.
And the others?
Tom and Eli escaped. They're hiding at my place.
Tell them to go across the border. Otherwise they'll be dead.
And you too...
Ben was your friend.
That was a long time ago.
Help me.
Ask his brothers.
You're the only one who can get revenge on Rogers.
- I don't even know him. - That's why.
I'm not interested.
If you won't do it for him, do it for me.
Not for him, nor for you. I don't want to get involved.
Then do it for this. It's Ben's share.
- What do you want me to do? - Whatever you want.
And if I refuse?
I'll do it myself. That's all of what I have left.
They'll kill you.
I don't care.
I'll see you in two days.
- Want a room? - Yes.
Sign.
The room costs $1, plus 55 cents if you want towels.
- Bastard! You promised me! - Get lost!
You have to pay in advance.
Give me back my money!
Get out, bitch!
Bastard! I'll make you pay for this.
Come on, I'll take you to your room.
Now go. I don't want problems with the Rogers.
Will you buy me a drink?
You're new in town. I saw you at the hotel.
- Where is he? - There.
In the corner. Playing cards with the girl.
I know him.
Be careful. Half of his family is there.
Go away.
- Slim. - Yes?
Go.
Now, young man...
You think you can do whatever you want because you're one of the Rogers.
Well, let me tell you one thing. I'm not afraid of the Rogers.
Maybe you don't know this yet, but we won't wind up like the Caines.
They were right to rob you.
You may have hanged Ben...
But soon all your family is going to be swinging on a rope.
You're the thieves here. Everyone knows that.
But everyone's afraid...
That your father's thugs will burn their farms down.
Take their cattle... or simply kill them.
And the sheriff is on your payroll.
But, now... it ends here.
You're gonna face us: The Vallees.
I'm warning you - I'm demanding. So you're gonna have to share.
Now... it's time for a small show so you know who we are.
Don't do it, Vallee. Don't do it. If I were you...
But you're not me. Stone!
Can you tell me who he is?
I have no idea, and I lost my glasses.
Open up!
Open up, or we'll break down the door!
You're under arrest for murder. Let's go.
Give him to us.
I can't do it. Four people were killed...
It was self-defense. We were both there. We can be witnesses.
Then you know who he is.
Sure, he works for us. Let him go. My brothers and I will take care of it.
You better start looking for the Caines.
My men are looking for them.
Release him. You're being paid well.
If you're looking for trouble, we'll find it for you.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Wake up. You're free to go.
Have you worked for Rogers a long time?
Okay. I see.
Next time you won't be so lucky. Self-defence or not...
Let's go.
- Thanks, sheriff. - Don't forget the Caines.
Come here.
My sons told me about you, and I'm grateful.
Are you looking for a job?
- It depends. - On what?
On the job.
You're new here, right?
Right.
He's not very talkative. Doesn't like questions.
What's your name?
Manuel.
I've a good job as a foreman, Manuel. $15 a week, with food and lodging. Okay?
Okay.
Bud, he'll stay with you and George.
Johanna, this is Manuel. He'll be the new foreman.
Let's go.
- I spoke to the sheriff. - And?
What she's doing?
I don't know.
We can't stay here. It's dangerous.
They'll find us.
I'll talk to her.
What have you decided to do?
I'll stay here.
We're crossing the border tonight.
You can do whatever you want, but in your place I would stay a day or two.
You're safe here.
And I might need you.
Hey! Tom, look!
The horses.
We are grateful for the blessings we are about to receive, Lord. Amen.
Are you looking for something?
Is it forbidden to walk?
No. The boss just doesn't like anyone to come close to the horses after dark.
- What's your name? - Corey, sir. You're the new foreman?
That's right.
I'm just following orders.
Okay. Good night, Corey.
Good night.
Upstairs.
What are you doing here?
Frank!
Do you want money?
No. Ben's share was enough.
Enough for what?
For kidnapping your daughter.
I paid the man to do that.
With your money, Rogers.
If you want to see her alive again, you will do exactly as I say.
Is it clear?
Three of my men did not return. They were after the Caines.
They were going to your place.
What happened to them?
Leave her alone, sheriff. You can leave, Mrs. Caine.
I don't understand you, Rogers.
What did she want?
Dad, what are we going to do?
What happened? Did it work?
- What do you want to know? - What they decided.
Will they pay?
- Yes. They'll pay a lot. - How much'?
You need to leave tonight.
- Before they come after him. - After who?
Ben.
What do you mean? Ben is dead and buried. You can't do much for him.
They're going to bury him at the cemetery.
The entire Rogers family is going to carry him there.
They'll provide a whole ritual.
After they admit their crime, they'll get the girl back.
I don't need any money.
You're out of your mind.
You have no right...
You should've told us before. We wouldn't have played your game.
Stop, Tom.
No! We'll do our way.
That's the last thing we can do for Ben. Let's go. There's nothing for us here.
Men are like grass and all the grass will die.
Look upon us with mercy. Give life to your children.
Spite the hateful. The earth will swallow them...
And the fire wiil consume them.
The enemy falls before the arms of the Lord.
"Vanity, vanity," said Ecclesiastes.
All is vanity.
My body screams for us all.
My heart is completely open.
Listen and give me comfort.
Save me and let my soul...
Find eternal rest.
It is written that everything has its time.
A time to be born...
And a time to die. Amen.
"Vanity, vanity," said Ecclesiastes. All is vanity.
Maria sent us to take the girl back to the Rogers.
Everything's settled. Maria and the Rogers reached an agreement.
They agreed to exchange the girl for the money.
You thought it over?
$2000 and the weapon.
Scum. Your brother will die if you don't talk.
You touch my brother... you'll never see the girl.
How do we know she's still alive?
Otherwise I'd never come here.
- I'm not an idiot! - Talk, or...
If I'm don't go back tonight, he will kill her.
- I'll make you talk. - That's enough!
Here're the money. Bring her back.
- Finally, you've come to your senses. - Frank!
It's best to treat me nice, boy.
Money up front.
I trust you.
I'm going, Eli.
Good. I'll bring her back to town.
No. You'll bring her here.
Your brother stays with us.
If she's not here by 11 o'clock...
You know what to expect.
- Thomas! - Calm down, Eli.
We have the money and the girl. Everything will work out.
- So? - It's a deal.
Eli stays with you. But I don't want us to meet up at the ranch.
Not that I don't trust you.
Let's rendezvous in town, it's closer to the border.
Okay.
- We'll meet at 11 o'clock by the church. - I'll be there.
- Thomas! - I told you, Eli. Don't to worry.
I won't leave you here.
Don't forget.
At 11 o'clock.
My people will be in place. I'll stay here. Go!
What are you going to do now?
I don't know.
"Now" has no meaning anymore.
You can't stay here.
The Rogers never forgive those who take their money.
You know what's happened to me?
I'm so tired, Manuel.
I've lost my ability to feel.
There's nothing else.
Go home now.
I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.
I'll take you north.
Only if you want to.
We don't need you.
Manuel will take you home.
I hope they'll kill you!
Tell us. Who did this?
Better talk or you'll end up like your brother.
I don't know... It's him...
Who?
- Manuel. - Where did he take Johanna?
The ghost town...
It's not him.
It's all Maria.
Let's go!
Maria!
- Manuel. - My love.
You brought her back?
Yes.
They didn't believe me.
They thought she was dead.
Eli told them where you're hiding.
They'll find it. Don't go back to the ghost town.
Don't worry.
They're waiting for you there.
I heard them saying that.
But they'll be waiting for no one.
We're leaving now.
We'll go to a place I know up north. Don't worry.
Manuel, I wanted to tell you...
Come closer...
Leave me here...
I'm cold... Leave this place...
I don't want you to get killed...
You know... When I left with Ben...
That first time...
I was scared... I thought I'd never see you again...
Never again...
THE END
Robert Hossein dedicates this film to our friend Sergio Leone