Curator's Take
“A horror-western where Django is essentially a ghost. He places crosses with names on them before killing his victims. It’s eerie, atmospheric, and clearly influential on the High Plains Drifter style.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A supernatural revenge film where the hero is literally a ghost. It oozes atmosphere, with the hero striking victims' names off a cross before killing them. A direct inspiration for Eastwood’s 'High Plains Drifter'.
Production Details
Django the Bastard is a 1969 western and horror film directed by Sergio Garrone. Originally released in Italy under the title "Django il bastardo", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Vasili Kojucharov composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Gino Santini. The screenplay was written by Anthony Steffen. The film stars Anthony Steffen as Django, Paolo Gozlino as Major Rod Murdok, and Luciano Rossi as Hugh / Jack Murdok. Running 1 hour and 39 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This film is widely cited as the primary inspiration for Clint Eastwood's 'High Plains Drifter'. Both feature a ghostly stranger who renames a town 'Hell' and seeks revenge from beyond the grave.
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