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The Doorwoman
Miss Fanouria Kalafati, also known as Ritsa (Sappho Notara), is a very intelligent doorwoman, to whom everyone runs to tell them the truth and advise them on their love affairs. Of course, she interferes in their lives at every opportunity, as in the case of a singer, Zozefina, who sets her up with a middle-aged earner, Michalakis, in order to make her suitor, Sakis, jealous and stop postponing the wedding. When she realizes that her niece is in love with a young man, she rushes to grant them her wish, while she herself still loves Antonis, her youthful love who had emigrated to Australia. A lottery ticket, given to her by Michalakis, makes her rich overnight, so she buys the penthouse of the apartment building and houses her love, since Antonis returned from Australia the same way he left, that is, penniless.
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Plot Summary
In a lawless frontier town, a mysterious bounty hunter known as 'The Stranger' arrives, seeking revenge against a corrupt sheriff and his gang. He becomes entangled with a saloon owner and faces numerous challenges as he systematically eliminates those who wronged him. The film culminates in a violent showdown where justice, in its own brutal way, is served.
Critical Reception
The Doorwoman is a typical Spaghetti Western of its era, noted for its gritty atmosphere and violent set pieces. While not as acclaimed as some genre classics, it is appreciated by fans for its stylish direction and Klaus Kinski's intense performance. It holds a solid, though not outstanding, place within the Spaghetti Western subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric direction and operatic violence.
Klaus Kinski delivers a memorably menacing performance.
A solid entry in the Spaghetti Western canon, though less impactful than some.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the film's authentic Spaghetti Western feel and Kinski's iconic villainy. Some find the plot a bit predictable, but the action and atmosphere are often highlighted as strengths.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'El Cisco Kid', but it was changed to 'The Doorwoman' for its Italian release, a title that doesn't directly relate to the film's plot or characters.
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