Blindman
"Blindman, Blindman, what did he do? Stole 50 women that belong to you."
A blind, but deadly, gunman, is hired to escort fifty mail order brides to their miner husbands. His business partners double cross him, selling the women to bandit Domingo. Blindman heads into Mexico in pursuit.
Curator's Take
“Tony Anthony plays a blind gunman (inspired by Zatoichi) in a film that is equal parts exploitation and absurdity. It features Ringo Starr as a villain, which is as surreal as it sounds. Gritty, trashy, and unforgettable.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A bizarre pop-culture artifact featuring Ringo Starr as a Mexican bandit. It captures the moment the genre became so big it attracted rock stars and drifted into pure camp. It is remembered less for its quality and more for its audacity and the sheer strangeness of its casting.
Production Details
Blindman is a 1971 western film directed by Ferdinando Baldi. The film features a score composed by Stelvio Cipriani. Cinematography was handled by Riccardo Pallottini. The screenplay was written by Pier Giovanni Anchisi. The film stars Tony Anthony as Blindman, Ringo Starr as Candy, and Lloyd Battista as Domingo. Running 1 hour and 45 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. With an on-screen body count of 50, it ranks among the most violent films in the genre.
Did You Know?
Ringo Starr accepted the role of the villain only after confirming that he wouldn't have to ride a horse, as he was terrified of them. He spends most of the movie sitting or walking.
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