Seven Guns for Timothy
Seven Guns for Timothy

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Seven Guns for Timothy

1966
Movie
102 min
Italian

The greenhorn Timothy Benson is the heir of a mine, in which also the bandit Rodriguez is interested. Timothy's foreman Corky and his 5 friends are his only hope and they teach him the lessons of self-reliance. Source: SWDB www.spaghetti-western.net

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Ed WoodGenres: Western, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this low-budget Western from Ed Wood, a group of men are sent to tame a wild town. They encounter a variety of eccentric characters and absurd situations as they try to bring order. The film is known for its unique brand of humor and its unconventional storytelling.

Critical Reception

Seven Guns for Timothy is a cult classic primarily known for being an Ed Wood film, which often implies a certain level of production value and storytelling that appeals to fans of idiosyncratic cinema. Critically, it's often viewed as a curiosity, with its appeal lying more in its Ed Wood authorship and its camp value than its cinematic merits.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bizarre and amusing entry in the Western genre.

  • Embraces its low-budget charm with peculiar characters and scenarios.

  • A must-see for dedicated Ed Wood fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's campy nature and its unique, offbeat humor, typical of Ed Wood's style. Many viewers appreciate it for its sheer oddity and entertainment value as a B-movie.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being one of director Ed Wood's rare forays into the Western genre, a departure from his more typical science fiction and horror films.

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