They Call Him Cemetery
John and George McIntire are a couple of naive brothers who travel to a lawless western town to see their father. The bumbling siblings get themselves into big trouble after they beat up a member of a gang of extortionists. Fortunately, a mysterious roving gunfighter decides to help the guys out of their jam.
Curator's Take
“Another 'Trinity' clone trying to mix comedy and action. It features the same 'two brothers' dynamic. It’s derivative but has a few good gags.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A comedy that proves the genre was running out of names. It mixes literary references with slapstick, showing the playful, intellectual side of the screenwriters.
Production Details
They Call Him Cemetery is a 1971 western film directed by Giuliano Carnimeo. Originally released in Italy under the title "Gli fumavano le Colt... lo chiamavano Camposanto", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Bruno Nicolai composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Stelvio Massi. The screenplay was written by Enzo Barboni. The film stars Gianni Garko as Camposanto / 'The Stranger', William Berger as Duke, and Christopher Chittell as John McIntire. Running 1 hour and 34 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The protagonist's name 'Cemetery' implies where his enemies end up.
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