Don't Turn the Other Cheek
"A redheaded Irish girl, A Russian prince, A Mexican bandit-They turned a fun filled fight for gold into a riotous revolution"
A spaghetti western in which three adventurers team up during the Mexican Revolution. Mary O'Donnell, a radical Irish journalist, wants to foment a peasant revolt in Mexico. She enlists the help of a seedy bandit, Lozoya, by saving him from a death sentence in Utah. They meet a man calling himself Prince Dmitri Vassilovich Orlowsky, who claims to be a Russian prince, not to mention a man of the cloth. Wallach pretends to be a Mexican folk hero. The trio crosses the border, the two men seeking a cache of gold while O'Donnell pursues her revolution.
Curator's Take
“Franco Nero, Eli Wallach, and Lynn Redgrave. A revolutionary comedy that tries to be 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' with more laughs. The cast is fantastic and elevates the material.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A 'revolution' comedy with a stellar cast. It attempts to blend the political themes of the Zapata westerns with the broad humor of the Trinity films, creating a unique, if uneven, mix.
Production Details
Don't Turn the Other Cheek is a 1971 comedy and western film directed by Duccio Tessari. Originally released in Italy under the title "¡Viva la muerte... tua!", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Gianni Ferrio composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by José F. Aguayo. The screenplay was written by Günter Ebert. The film stars Franco Nero as Prince Dimitri Vassilovich Vladek Orlowsky, Eli Wallach as Maz Lozoya, and Lynn Redgrave as Mary O'Donnell. Running 1 hour and 55 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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This film stars the legendary trilogy of Eli Wallach, Tomas Milian, and Franco Nero.
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