Return of Sabata
"The man with gunsight eyes is back!"
Master gunslinger Sabata arrives in Hobsonville, a town completely owned by McIntock, a robber baron who is taxing the inhabitants for the cost of future improvements to the town. Or that's what McIntock says he'll do with the money...
Curator's Take
“Lee Van Cleef returns, and the circus atmosphere is dialed up to eleven. It’s almost a self-parody, with acrobats, impossible gunshots, and a brightly colored pop-art aesthetic.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Van Cleef returns in a film that feels more like a circus act than a western. Filled with gadgets, trampolines, and tricks, it prioritizes pure spectacle and fun. It represents the 'gadget western' sub-genre at its most playful and absurd.
Production Details
Return of Sabata is a 1971 western film directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Originally released in Italy under the title "È tornato Sabata... hai chiuso un'altra volta!", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Marcello Giombini composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Sandro Mancori. The film stars Lee Van Cleef as Sabata / Major, Reiner Schöne as Clyde / Lieutenant, and Giampiero Albertini as Joe McIntock. 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 38 kills.
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Lee Van Cleef returned for this sequel, but the character of Sabata was played by Yul Brynner in the previous film 'Adiós, Sabata'.
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