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Django Kills Silently (Softly) is below average. 6'9" George Eastman was weak as a lead or co-lead in a spaghetti, he didn't have the presence to match his size. There isn't enough here otherwise to suggest it.
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Django Kills Softly
1967
Movie
85 min
Italian
Django arrives in the town of Santa Anna at the behest of a man named Sanders who'd been trying to buy safe passage for his cargo from a Mexican bandit named El Santo. Django finds that Sanders has been killed and that his rival, a man named Thompson, is now trying to deal with El Santo. Django, after a brief involvement with a beautiful young widow named Linda -- who has information on a lost gold mine -- becomes entangled in this situation by agreeing to escort a shipment through El Santo's territory.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Massimo Dallamano•Genres: Western
Plot Summary
A lone gunman, known only as Django, arrives in a desolate town controlled by a ruthless gang. He seeks revenge for the death of his wife and child, systematically eliminating the perpetrators. Along the way, he encounters allies and enemies, navigating a treacherous landscape of betrayal and violence.
Critical Reception
While not one of the most famous Spaghetti Westerns, 'Django Kills Softly' is appreciated by genre fans for its atmospheric direction and Franco Nero's stoic performance. It's often seen as a competent, albeit somewhat derivative, entry in the popular Spaghetti Western trend of the late 1960s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and visual style typical of the Spaghetti Western genre.
Franco Nero's portrayal of the titular character is a strong point, embodying the classic lone anti-hero.
Some critics found the plot predictable and less innovative compared to other films in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive among Spaghetti Western enthusiasts, who appreciate its classic tropes and action.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and Franco Nero's starring role, this film is not an official sequel to the original 1966 'Django' directed by Sergio Corbucci, but rather an independent production capitalizing on the success of that film.
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