Days of Violence
During the last months of the Civil War, Joe's brother is killed unjustly by Clifford, a captain in the Northen army. Joe decides to join a group of Southerners determined to resist till the end. Joe is considered an outlaw and a reward is posted for his capture. When the war ends, Joe returns to the farm where he used to work only to find Christine, the owner's daughter and his sweetheart, engaged to the hated Captain Clifford.
Curator's Take
“Set during the Civil War, this film has a reputation for its gritty, unromanticized violence. It balances the large-scale conflict with a personal vendetta story effectively.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A gritty, unpleasant film set during the Civil War. It refuses to romanticize the conflict, showing the dirt, betrayal, and misery of war. It creates a palpable sense of danger and despair.
Production Details
Days of Violence is a 1967 western film directed by Alfonso Brescia. Originally released in Italy under the title "I giorni della violenza", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Bruno Nicolai. Cinematography was handled by Fausto Rossi. The screenplay was written by Mario Amendola. The film stars Peter Lee Lawrence as Josh/Joe/John Lee, Beba Lončar as Christine Evans, and Luigi Vannucchi as Captain Clifford. Running 1 hour and 43 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
Unlike most spaghetti westerns which were shot silently and dubbed later, this film attempted sync-sound recording. It failed due to wind noise and had to be dubbed anyway.
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