Dig Your Grave Friend... Sabata's Coming
Steve McGowan has proposed to avenge the death of his father, murdered by one of the followers of Chief Miller. This engages the services of a famous gunslinger called Sabata and instructs him to kill Steve. The fate joins Steve and the Mexican bandit Leon Pompero, and together they decide to defeat the murderous gunman.
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Plot Summary
Following the events of 'Sabata', the bounty hunter Sabata is hired by a group of men to kill a corrupt engineer who is planning to steal a fortune in gold. Sabata accepts the job, but soon realizes he is caught in a much larger conspiracy involving a wealthy landowner and a group of revolutionaries.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its action sequences and Lee Van Cleef's performance, but sometimes criticized for its convoluted plot. It is considered a decent entry in the Spaghetti Western genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic action and Lee Van Cleef's stoic portrayal.
- Some critics found the plot overly complicated and less engaging than its predecessor.
- A solid, if somewhat formulaic, Spaghetti Western.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the classic Spaghetti Western elements and Van Cleef's lead role. Some found the plot to be less compelling than other films in the genre.
Fun Fact
This film is the second in a trilogy featuring the character Sabata, but it is not a direct sequel in terms of narrative continuity, with a different cast and director for the first and third installments.
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