A Stranger in Town
"Killer take all! If You've got the guts...The gun...And the gold you can make women beg...Men die...And a town crawl"
Unknown to anybody else but himself The Stranger arrives in an abandoned town where he witnesses the slaughter of Mexican soldiers by a gang led by Aguila. The Stranger threatens Aguila to denounce him if he does not accept to let him take part in the theft of a shipment of gold. The plan is a success but when The Stranger claims his due, he gets a good beating instead. However The Stranger manages to escape with the gold. The bandits, who want his skin, pursue him. But The Stranger is not the kind to get caught so easily...
Curator's Take
“Tony Anthony introduces 'The Stranger'. He’s not cool like Eastwood; he’s vulnerable, greedy, and gets beaten up a lot. It introduced a grittier, punchier style that influenced the US market.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A punk-rock western. Tony Anthony’s 'Stranger' is not cool; he’s clumsy, dirty, and desperate. This American-produced film brought a gritty, unpolished attitude that felt radically new and influential.
Production Details
A Stranger in Town is a 1967 western and drama film directed by Luigi Vanzi. Originally released in Italy under the title "Un dollaro tra i denti", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Benedetto Ghiglia. Cinematography was handled by Marcello Masciocchi. The screenplay was written by Warren Garfield. The film stars Tony Anthony as The Stranger, Frank Wolff as Aguilar, and Jolanda Modio as Chica. Running 1 hour and 26 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
Tony Anthony's character 'The Stranger' was modeled directly after Clint Eastwood's Man with No Name.
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