

Wake up, you sucker...
The Tasia chasing the impostor Lepoura Vangelis arrives with hitchhiking in Athens. Gaining confidence wholesaler Kyriacou Bolore and taken to his house as a maid. The daughter of Kiriakos, Lia, presents the writer Phaedon Tramountana and asks him to finance the scenario. His son Lakis, wants to succeed in the profession of wholesaler and prefers to deal with the rock band. His sister Ismene has in mind only the deck.
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Plot Summary
In the midst of the Mexican Revolution, a naive young man named Tomas inherits a fortune from his grandfather, who was killed by bandits. To protect his inheritance and his own life, he enlists the help of a cunning bandit named Nobody. Together, they embark on a series of chaotic and often comical adventures as they try to outsmart the villains pursuing them.
Critical Reception
This Spaghetti Western is generally regarded as a more lighthearted and comedic take on the genre, often appreciated for its quirky characters and unconventional narrative. While not as critically acclaimed as some of Corbucci's darker works, it has found a cult following over the years for its unique blend of action and humor.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unusual comedic elements within a Western setting.
- Klaus Kinski's performance is noted as being particularly memorable.
- Some viewers found the plot to be a bit uneven or nonsensical.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's departure from traditional Western tropes and its comedic moments, while others found it to be too bizarre or lacking in coherent storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by the title 'The Great Silence' in some international markets, though it is a different film from the 1968 Western of the same name directed by Sergio Corbucci, starring Jean-Louis Trintignant.
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