Sugar Colt
In order to avenge a friend and to fulfill his last wish, Rocco has to find out what happened to an army corps that has mysteriously disappeared. He therefore puts on the disguise of a doctor and starts investigating in a somewhat uncomfortable town
Curator's Take
“A unique blend of detective story and western. The protagonist is an undercover agent, not a drifter. It’s colorful, slightly campy, and features some incredibly inventive kills. A refreshing change of pace.”
Why This Movie Is Important
An engaging genre-bender that starts as a lighthearted detective mystery before plunging into shocking brutality. This tonal dissonance is a hallmark of the Italian style, keeping audiences constantly off-balance. It is a prime example of how screenwriters would adapt noir and thriller plots into western settings to keep the content fresh.
Production Details
Sugar Colt is a 1967 western film directed by Franco Giraldi. The soundtrack was composed by Luis Bacalov. Cinematography was handled by Alejandro Ulloa. The screenplay was written by Augusto Finocchi. The film stars Jack Betts as Dr. Tom Cooper / Rocco, Soledad Miranda as Josefa, and Giuliano Raffaelli as Colonel Haberbrook. Running 1 hour and 46 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The protagonist is a secret agent who poses as a doctor. He uses a unique 'poison dart' cane gun, which was a prop reused from a 1960s Euro-spy movie filmed at the same studio.
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