Man, Pride and Vengeance
"Man, Pride and Vengeance"
A Spanish army officer, Don Jose, stationed in Seville, meets and begins a relationship with a mysterious gypsy, Carmen. After he discovers she has cheated on him with his Lieutenant, he kills the officer and flees the city with Carmen. He recovers from his wounds and is forced to begin the life of a bandit.
Curator's Take
“Franco Nero and Klaus Kinski in an adaptation of 'Carmen'. Yes, the opera story. It’s a tragic romance with guns. A fascinating experiment that works thanks to the intensity of the leads.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A sweeping attempt to adapt the story of 'Carmen' as a western. Starring Nero and Kinski, it aims for operatic grandeur, showing the genre's ambition to tackle classic tragic literature.
Production Details
Man, Pride and Vengeance is a 1967 drama and western film directed by Luigi Bazzoni. Originally released in Italy under the title "L'uomo, l'orgoglio, la vendetta", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Carlo Rustichelli. Cinematography was handled by Camillo Bazzoni. The film stars Franco Nero as José, Tina Aumont as Carmen, and Klaus Kinski as Lt. Miguel Garcia. Running 1 hour and 40 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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Franco Nero plays a role loosely based on the character of Carmen.
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