Minnesota Clay
"A sightless gunman... on a manhunt!"
Wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Minnesota Clay seeks revenge on the man who withheld evidence at his trial. There is a problem however, he is going blind.
Curator's Take
“Sergio Corbucci’s first western. A blind gunfighter tries to save his town. It’s rougher than his later masterpieces but establishes his visual flair and love for anti-heroes.”
Why This Movie Is Important
An early innovation by Corbucci. The hero is going blind, a physical vulnerability that raises the stakes of every confrontation. It introduced the idea of the flawed, physically damaged hero.
Production Details
Minnesota Clay is a 1964 western film directed by Sergio Corbucci. Piero Piccioni composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by José F. Aguayo. The screenplay was written by Adriano Bolzoni. The film stars Cameron Mitchell as Minnesota Clay, Georges Rivière as Fox, and Ethel Rojo as Estella. Running 1 hour and 33 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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Director Sergio Corbucci lost an eye to a severe infection before filming, often wearing an eyepatch on set.
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