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They Call Me Hallelujah
A Yankee gunman, Hallelujah, is hired by Mexican Juarista, General Ramirez to confiscate a case of jewels to fund the revolution. For this, Hallelujah will receive a percentage. But other parties are interested in the case and when they turn out to be fakes, it all deteriorates into a cat and mouse style game with Hallelujah, gunrunners, the French, and a Russian outlaw(!) all searching for the real jewels. - SWDB
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Plot Summary
A mysterious stranger known only as Hallelujah arrives in a town controlled by a ruthless land baron. Hallelujah, a skilled gunman with a penchant for troublemaking, soon finds himself at odds with the baron and his thugs. He uses his wit and sharp shooting to disrupt their operations and protect the town's inhabitants, eventually leading to a climactic showdown.
Critical Reception
This Spaghetti Western hybrid, blending action with comedic elements, received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its unconventional approach and charismatic lead performance, others found its plot convoluted and its humor occasionally jarring within the Western genre. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its unique flavor and others preferring more traditional Western narratives.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic action sequences and a memorable lead performance.
Criticized for a sometimes uneven tone that struggled to balance Western grit with slapstick comedy.
Found to be an interesting, if somewhat peculiar, entry into the later Spaghetti Western era.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring Fred Williamson in an early role, who would later become a prominent star in Blaxploitation cinema.
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