Curator's Take
“A Monte Cristo adaptation in spurs. It stands out for its methodical pacing and focus on justice over mere revenge. Giuliano Gemma gives one of his most restrained performances, proving he could do gritty drama as well as action comedy.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A retelling of 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. This is the ultimate revenge plot, and fitting it into a western setting works perfectly. It highlights the universal nature of the revenge story.
Production Details
Long Days of Vengeance is a 1967 drama and western film directed by Florestano Vancini. Originally released in Italy under the title "I lunghi giorni della vendetta", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Armando Trovajoli composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Francisco Marín. The screenplay was written by Augusto Caminito. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as Ted Barnett, Francisco Rabal as Sheriff Douglas, and Conrado San Martín as Mr. Cobb. Running 1 hour and 30 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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This film is closely inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.
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