Keoma
"Keoma means freedom"
Half-breed Keoma returns to his border hometown after service in the Civil War and finds it under the control of Caldwell, an ex-Confederate raider, and his vicious gang of thugs. To make matters worse, Keoma's three half-brothers have joined forces with Caldwell, and make it painfully clear that his return is an unwelcome one. Determined to break Caldwell and his brothers' grip on the town, Keoma partners with his father's former ranch hand to exact violent revenge.
Curator's Take
“A late-genre Twilight Western that feels like a Greek tragedy. Enzo G. Castellari uses slo-mo and a haunting soundtrack to create a dreamlike, almost apocalyptic atmosphere. Franco Nero returns, looking like a dusty Jesus with a shotgun.”
Why This Movie Is Important
The last gasp of the genre, and what a gasp it is. It combines slow-motion violence, a heavy philosophical tone, and a unique folk-rock soundtrack to create a dreamlike elegy. It is the spiritual conclusion to the Spaghetti Western, closing the door with visual poetry.
Production Details
Keoma is a 1976 western and action film directed by Enzo G. Castellari. The film features a score composed by Maurizio De Angelis. Cinematography was handled by Aiace Parolin. The film stars Franco Nero as Keoma, William Berger as William John Shannon, and Olga Karlatos as Liza Farrow. Running 1 hour and 40 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 28 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 6.9 from 158 ratings.
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Enzo G. Castellari used slow motion extensively in this film, inspired by Sam Peckinpah, creating a unique dreamlike violence.
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