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La mula de Cullen Baker
A young Cullen Baker rides his mule throughout the old west with his father, when bandits attack them, killing his father. Cullen becomes a loner, again riding a mule through the west and getting into trouble wherever he goes. When a soldier shows him the Colt Dragon revolver, a newly invented six shooter, he becomes obsessed with obtaining this gun as a means to empower himself. After murdering two soldiers and taking their revolvers, Cullen proceeds to rob banks and shoot down anyone who dares confront him.
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Plot Summary
In the lawless American West, Cullen Baker, a notorious outlaw, finds himself in a remote Mexican village. He becomes entangled with a fiery local woman and a priest who challenges his violent ways. Baker must confront his past and decide whether to continue his life of crime or seek redemption.
Critical Reception
This Italian-Spanish Western, also known as 'The Diabolic Dr. Butcher' or 'The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave,' received a mixed reception. While some praised its atmosphere and the performance of Lee Van Cleef, others found its plot convoluted and its violence gratuitous. It is often considered a lesser-known entry in the Spaghetti Western genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praises Lee Van Cleef's stoic presence in a gritty Western setting.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and excessive gore.
Often overlooked, but has a cult following for its Spaghetti Western elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available generally reflect the critical divide, with some appreciating the classic Western tropes and Lee Van Cleef's performance, while others find it to be a somewhat forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Italy and Spain, typical for Spaghetti Western productions of the era, despite its American West setting.
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