El Puro
An alcoholic gunman, hunted down by five pitiless bounty hunters, is sheltered by a saloon dancer. When his enemies kill the girl the outlaw pulls himself together and faces his adversaries and takes his revenge in a final showdown. An interesting take on the reluctant gunfighter theme contains some truly surprising twists.
Curator's Take
“A bleak masterpiece about an alcoholic, washed-up gunfighter pursued by assassins. It deconstructs the 'legend' myth brutally. One of the most depressing and powerful films in the genre.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A psychological deconstruction of the gunfighter. The hero is an alcoholic wreck, terrified of his own reputation. It is a sad, realistic look at the cost of living by the gun, stripping away all glamour.
Production Details
El Puro is a 1969 western film directed by Edoardo Mulargia. Originally released in Italy under the title "La taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Alessandro Alessandroni. The screenplay was written by Ignacio F. Iquino. The film stars Robert Woods as Joe Bishop/El Puro, Marc Fiorini as Gypsy Boots, and Aldo Berti as Cassidy. Running 1 hour and 46 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The director, Edoardo Mulargia, shot the entire film in natural light to give it a harsh, realistic look, avoiding the glossy studio lighting typical of the genre at the time.
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