Bang Bang
Bang Bang

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Bang Bang

1970
Movie
75 min
English

Two attractive girls pick up a young female hitch-hiker, new to the city. They give her some advice and directions to her destination, the beach house of an old friend. After purchasing more attractive clothing she is picked up and assaulted. Narrowly escaping, she finds herself on a beach crowded with weird hippies, bums and police. Finally she arrives at her boyfriend's house. Unknown to her, he has become homosexual and a strange situation develops climaxing in a lesbian ambush.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Andrew V. McLaglenGenres: Western, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young American folk singer named Latch enters a small town in Mexico, seeking to find a legendary treasure. He soon finds himself embroiled in a chaotic situation involving bandits, a mysterious woman, and a local sheriff who has his own plans for the treasure. Latch must navigate the treacherous landscape and outsmart his rivals to claim the riches before they fall into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

Bang Bang! received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics appreciated its attempt at a quirky Western-comedy and the performances of its cast, many found the plot convoluted and the tone inconsistent. It is generally considered a lesser-known film in the Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a unique blend of Western action and comedy, with mixed success.

  • Performances by the cast, particularly Gene Hackman, are often cited as a highlight.

  • The plot is frequently criticized for being confusing and disjointed.

Google audience: Audience reception for Bang Bang is largely unavailable due to its obscurity. However, available commentary suggests a divided audience, with some enjoying its unconventional approach while others found it lacking.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its unusual casting of Peter Yarrow, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, in a leading role.

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