Two Gangsters in the Wild West
In the late 1800's, Sicilians Franco and Ciccio are serving 20 years of prison for stealing two mules, when they are helped to escape by an American who says he is a friend of their grandfathers, who were killed in Texas by a gang of bandits who wanted to take over their gold mine. The two friends travel to America to take posses of the gold mine, but they soon discover that they are not the only ones who want it.
Curator's Take
“Franco and Ciccio again. If you found their other comedies funny, you’ll like this. If you don't speak Italian or enjoy slapstick, it might be a long 90 minutes. A cultural curiosity.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A comedy that signals the saturation of the market. When the genre began copying its own copies, the end was near. It represents the pure commercial product of an industry milking a dying trend.
Production Details
Two Gangsters in the Wild West is a 1964 western and comedy film directed by Giorgio Simonelli. Originally released in Italy under the title "Due mafiosi nel Far West", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Giorgio Fabor composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Juan Julio Baena. The screenplay was written by Marcello Ciorciolini. The film stars Franco Franchi as Franco Capone / Il nonno di Franco / Francuzza l'abbandonata, Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio Capone / Il nonno di Ciccio / Ciccia la sedotta, and Fernando Sancho as Rio. Running 1 hour and 40 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This was part of a rapid-fire series of 13 films Franco and Ciccio made in one single year (1967). They would often film scenes for multiple movies on the same day.
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