Arizona Colt
Arizona Colt

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Arizona Colt

1966
Movie
118 min
Italian

Arizona Colt heads for Blackstone City where Gordon is planning a robbery. When one of Gordon's henchmen murders a saloon girl, Arizona offers to hunt down the killer.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: John Riley (pseudonym for Gianfranco Parolini)Genres: Western, Spaghetti Western

Plot Summary

Arizona Colt, a skilled gunfighter, is drawn into a conflict when his adopted father is murdered by a ruthless bandit named Black SJ. Seeking revenge, Colt infiltrates the bandit's gang, enduring harsh conditions and double-crossing his way through the ranks. He must navigate betrayal and violence to ultimately confront Black SJ and avenge his father's death.

Critical Reception

Arizona Colt was a commercially successful Spaghetti Western, praised for its action sequences and Giuliano Gemma's charismatic performance. While not as critically lauded as some of its genre peers, it was seen as a solid entry that delivered on the typical tropes of the Spaghetti Western, offering a good balance of violence, adventure, and a compelling protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action and pacing.

  • Giuliano Gemma delivers a strong, heroic lead performance.

  • A satisfying, albeit somewhat formulaic, Spaghetti Western.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, which was a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns due to its landscape and cost-effectiveness compared to filming in the American West.

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