this be a fantastic movie and drive primarily by lancaster embodiment of the character of valdez a town constable who kill an innocent man in self defense and only to then become the subject of constant abuse by the slain pursuer . valdez vengeful reaction to this abuse and the episodic pacing and and the great supporting actor make this a real cinematic treat . lancaster treatment of voice and body language show he be an actor of extreme talent . of further interest be the landscape of spain and which make up the film authentic exterior .