His partner is the desperado Tuco, who turns vengeance into a sadistic contest of endurance. His adversary is the ruthless Sentenza, a killer who long ago lost count of the lives he has ended. His goal is a $200,000 treasure in stolen Army gold for which many have died and more will be killed. But his secret is a dying man’s last words...

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A novelization of the film with Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cliff