Son of Django
Son of Django

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Son of Django

1967
Movie
88 min
Italian

The son of Django searches for the murderer of his father and is thereby involved in a war between two factions headed by former acquaintances of his famous parent.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ignasi F. ArruabarrenaGenres: Western

Plot Summary

Django's son, a mysterious stranger, arrives in a desolate town plagued by a tyrannical landowner. He seeks revenge for his father's death, challenging the oppressive regime with his sharpshooting skills. As he confronts the corrupt forces, he uncovers secrets and rallies the downtrodden townsfolk to fight for justice.

Critical Reception

Son of Django is a lesser-known Spaghetti Western that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While it attempted to capitalize on the success of the genre, it was often criticized for its derivative plot, uneven pacing, and uninspired direction, though some appreciated its gritty atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the style and innovation of its genre progenitors.

  • Suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of memorable characters.

  • Offers some typical Spaghetti Western violence but little else of substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Son of Django are scarce, but those available generally point to it being a forgettable entry in the Spaghetti Western canon, offering standard genre tropes without significant distinction.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not feature the original Django character created by Sergio Corbucci, nor is it directly related to the iconic 'Django' film, though it attempted to leverage the popular name.

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