Talyn
Emissary
Why were over 500 of these films produced in such a short period? What was the appeal of this seemingly endless list of movies? Most of them were low on script and high on poorly overdubbed dialogue.
So why the intrigue? Simple. They speak to our souls. They tap into that certain place in every man who wishes he could be on the frontier. Living life under the stars, a wheel gun in his hand, hate in his heart, with the occasional visit to a brothel to get the poison out.
skillsetmag.com
That generally sums up the climax of every story arc in what has become known as the Spaghetti Western; it’s a film genre about the violent times in the Old West, produced by Italians and Spaniards in the 60s and 70s.
Ask any red-blooded American to name their favorite Westerns, and invariably you will hear titles such as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” “A Fistful of Dollars,” “For a Few Dollars More,” “Hang ’Em High,” “High Plains Drifter,” “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and “Death Rides a Horse.”
I'd add "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) to the above list.
So why the intrigue? Simple. They speak to our souls. They tap into that certain place in every man who wishes he could be on the frontier. Living life under the stars, a wheel gun in his hand, hate in his heart, with the occasional visit to a brothel to get the poison out.
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Spaghetti Western Films
The on-screen magic of old school western movies is legendary. This guide to the actors, music & plots of the genre brings it front & center.
skillsetmag.com
That generally sums up the climax of every story arc in what has become known as the Spaghetti Western; it’s a film genre about the violent times in the Old West, produced by Italians and Spaniards in the 60s and 70s.
Ask any red-blooded American to name their favorite Westerns, and invariably you will hear titles such as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” “A Fistful of Dollars,” “For a Few Dollars More,” “Hang ’Em High,” “High Plains Drifter,” “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and “Death Rides a Horse.”
I'd add "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) to the above list.
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