Two Faces
Two Faces

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Two Faces

1968
Movie
4 min
English

Loose impressionistic brushstrokes sketch a series of portraits of two faces, one male and one female, while the verse on the soundtrack tells the tale of both one and a thousand relationships.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Alfonso BalcázarGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

A retired American gunslinger, known for his quick draw and stoic demeanor, is drawn back into the lawless world he left behind. He must confront a ruthless bandit and his gang who have been terrorizing a small town and threatening the peace he desperately wants to maintain. The gunslinger's past and his unique, two-sided approach to justice are put to the ultimate test.

Critical Reception

This Spaghetti Western, while featuring a recognizable American lead, offers a somewhat lighter take on the genre, blending action with comedic elements. It received moderate attention during its release, appreciated for its straightforward plot and familiar Western tropes, though it didn't achieve widespread critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a decent, albeit unexceptional, Spaghetti Western experience.

  • Features competent action sequences and a classic gunslinger narrative.

  • The blend of Western action with comedic undertones is sometimes uneven.

Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to its niche status, with those who have seen it often noting it as a typical, if not groundbreaking, Western from its era.

Fun Fact

George Montgomery, who plays the lead, was a well-established Hollywood actor who found significant success in European Westerns during the 1960s.

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