Curator's Take
“Notable for Burt Reynolds playing a Native American (it hasn’t aged well), but if you look past the casting, it’s a fiercely energetic revenge film. Tarantino loved the score so much he used it in Kill Bill.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Quentin Tarantino’s favorite. It gives Burt Reynolds a rare dramatic role as a Native American avenger. The film is propelled by a frantic, screaming score and a relentless pace, making it one of the most energetic revenge films ever made.
Production Details
Navajo Joe is a 1966 western film directed by Sergio Corbucci. The film features a score composed by Ennio Morricone. Cinematography was handled by Silvano Ippoliti. The screenplay was written by Fernando Di Leo. The film stars Burt Reynolds as Joe, Aldo Sambrell as Mervyn 'Vee' Duncan, and Nicoletta Machiavelli as Estella. Running 1 hour and 33 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 47 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 6.2 from 115 ratings.
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Burt Reynolds has repeatedly called this the worst film he ever made. He agreed to do it only because he thought Sergio Leone was directing it, not Sergio Corbucci.
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