Day of Anger
"Lee Van Cleef has been dirty, "ugly" and downright mean... now watch him get violent."
A scruffy garbage boy becomes the pupil of famed gunfighter Talby, and the stage for confrontation is set when the gunman overruns the boy's town through violence and corruption.
Curator's Take
“A masterclass in mentorship gone wrong. Lee Van Cleef teaches Giuliano Gemma the art of killing, only to realize he created a monster. The 'lessons' structure gives it a unique rhythm, ending in a classic duel of ideology.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Possibly the best non-Leone western script. It’s a perfect 'shaggy dog' story of a cleaner learning the art of killing from a master. The psychological interplay between Lee Van Cleef and Giuliano Gemma is complex and gripping, elevating it to a character study rather than just an action flick.
Production Details
Day of Anger is a 1967 western film directed by Tonino Valerii. Originally released in Italy under the title "I giorni dell'ira", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Riz Ortolani. Cinematography was handled by Enzo Serafin. The screenplay was written by Ernesto Gastaldi. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Scott Mary, Lee Van Cleef as Frank Talby, and Walter Rilla as Murph Allan Short. Running 1 hour and 53 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 21 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 7.0 from 148 ratings.
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Lee Van Cleef stated that of all the westerns he made in Europe, this was his favorite role.
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