Curator's Take
“Giuliano Gemma and boxer Nino Benvenuti in a buddy comedy. It’s light on shooting and heavy on brawling. A fun, breezy movie about two brothers trying to claim an inheritance.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A lighthearted inheritance comedy that mimics the Trinity structure. It is a time capsule of what passed for mainstream entertainment in 60s Italy, brawls, beans, and brotherly rivalries.
Production Details
Alive or Preferably Dead is a 1969 action and comedy film directed by Duccio Tessari. Originally released in Italy under the title "Vivi o, preferibilmente, morti", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Gianni Ferrio. Cinematography was handled by Manuel Rojas. The screenplay was written by Giorgio Salvioni. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Monty Mulligan, Nino Benvenuti as Ted Mulligan, and Sydne Rome as Rossella Scott. Running 1 hour and 37 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
Nino Benvenuti, who co-stars, was the WBA/WBC Light Middleweight boxing champion of the world at the time of filming. His fight scenes are noticeably more realistic than usual.
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