Sabata
Sabata

Sabata

1969Movie106 minItalian

Several pillars of society have robbed an Army safe containing $100,000 so they can buy the land upon which the coming railroad will be built. But they haven't reckoned on the presence of the master gunslinger, Sabata.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users78%
Director: Gianni ProiaGenres: Western, Action

Plot Summary

A mysterious gunslinger named Sabata arrives in the town of Cannonsburg, seeking revenge against a group of bank robbers who betrayed him. He is hired by three desperate outlaws to help them steal $100,000 from the local bank, which is owned by a corrupt businessman. Sabata, however, has his own agenda and plans to retrieve the stolen money for himself and expose the businessman's illegal activities.

Critical Reception

Sabata was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its stylish direction, action sequences, and Lee Van Cleef's charismatic performance. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted, but it was generally considered a solid entry in the Spaghetti Western genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lee Van Cleef delivers a compelling performance as the enigmatic gunslinger.
  • The film features thrilling action sequences and a distinctive Spaghetti Western aesthetic.
  • While the plot can be complex, it's an entertaining ride for genre fans.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Sabata, appreciating its classic Western action and Lee Van Cleef's presence. Some viewers found the storyline a bit difficult to follow, but most agreed it was a satisfying and well-made Spaghetti Western.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Yul Brynner, but he dropped out and was replaced by Lee Van Cleef.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This isn’t so much a spaghetti western as a ravioli one. It’s full of lots of individually wrapped escapades that allow Lee Van Cleef to don his black suit and play a lovely game of cat and mouse with some quite shrewd townsfolk. It all sta...
John Chard

John Chard

He's the man with the gunsight eyes! Sabata is directed by Gianfranco Parolini (AKA: Frank Kramer) and Parolini co-writes the screenplay with Renato Izzo. It stars Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, Ignazio Spalla, Aldo Canti, Franco Ressel ...
Wuchak

Wuchak

Spaghetti Western with Lee Van Cleef in the mold of Sergio Leone’s Man with No Name trilogy. RELEASED IN 1969 and directed by Gianfranco Parolini, “Sabata” chronicles events in a west Texas town when a black-clad gunfighter named Sabata ...