Sabata
"The man with gunsight eyes comes to kill!"
Several pillars of society have robbed an Army safe containing $100,000 so they can buy the land upon which the coming railroad will be built. But they haven't reckoned on the presence of the master gunslinger, Sabata.
Curator's Take
“Lee Van Cleef plays a character who makes James Bond look uncoordinated. He has gadgets, he has style, and he never misses. It’s purely comic book fun, embracing the absurdity of the genre with a wide grin.”
Why This Movie Is Important
The film that turned the western hero into a James Bond figure. Sabata is slick, invincible, and armed with impossible gadgets. It brought a sense of cool, urban style to the dust, influencing a wave of 'trick shooter' movies.
Production Details
Sabata is a 1969 western film directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Originally released in Italy under the title "Ehi amico... c'è Sabata. Hai chiuso!", 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, William Berger as Banjo, and Ignazio Spalla as Carrincha. Running 1 hour and 46 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 32 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 6.3 from 114 ratings.
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Lee Van Cleef's character Sabata was so popular that several unauthorized sequels with different actors were released in Italy.
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