Adiós, Sabata
Adiós, Sabata

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Adiós, Sabata

1970
Movie
104 min
Italian

Set in Mexico under the rule of Emperor Maximilian I, Sabata is hired by the guerrilla leader Señor Ocaño to steal a wagonload of gold from the Austrian army. However, when Sabata and his partners Escudo and Ballantine obtain the wagon, they find it is not full of gold but of sand, and that the gold was taken by Austrian Colonel Skimmel. So Sabata plans to steal back the gold.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Gilles GrangierGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Sabata, a mercenary gunslinger, is hired to help a group of Mexican revolutionaries fight against the oppressive Austrian forces occupying their town. Along with his loyal companions, Sabata devises a clever plan to outsmart and defeat the technologically superior enemy, leading to a thrilling showdown for freedom.

Critical Reception

Adiós, Sabata is a Spaghetti Western that received mixed to positive reviews. While some critics praised its action sequences and Yul Brynner's performance, others found the plot somewhat predictable and less engaging than its predecessor. It's generally considered a decent, if not groundbreaking, entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engaging action sequences and a classic Spaghetti Western atmosphere.

  • Yul Brynner delivers a charismatic performance as the stoic anti-hero.

  • Some viewers found the plot derivative of other Westerns.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Adiós, Sabata are varied. Many appreciate the film for its straightforward action and the presence of Yul Brynner, enjoying it as a classic Western escapade. However, some feel it doesn't quite reach the heights of other films in the genre or its predecessor.

Fun Fact

Adiós, Sabata is the second film in the Sabata series, following the 1969 film 'Sabata', though it features a different cast and director, and a somewhat different tone.

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John Chard

John Chard

Adiós Sabata, Hello Maximilian The First! Adiós, Sabata is directed by Gianfranco Parolini (AKA: Frank Kramer) and Parolini co-writes the screenplay with Renato Izzo. It stars Yul Brynner, Dean Reed, Ignazio Spalla, Gerard Herter, Pedro ...