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Twice a Judas

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5.7/10 • 15

1968-08-301h 36m

Western

No man stands in his way !

Luke Barrett, having lost his memory due to an accident, does not realize that Dingus had killed his wife and brother to take possession of the Barretts' land and money. At first Luke trusts him, but while looking for his forgotten identity he discovers the truth.

Directors
Nando Cicero
Editors
Renato Cinquini

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  1. Antonio Sabàto

    Antonio Sabàto

    Luke Barrett

  2. Klaus Kinski

    Klaus Kinski

    Dingus

  3. José Calvo

    José Calvo

    Russel

  4. Franco Leo

    Franco Leo

    Charlie

  5. Cristina Galbó

    Cristina Galbó

    Mrs. Barrett

  6. Linda Sini

    Linda Sini

    Saloon Madame

  7. Narciso Ibáñez Menta

    Narciso Ibáñez Menta

    Murphy

  8. Franco Beltramme

    Franco Beltramme

    Carson the Bank Manager

  9. Damián Rabal

    Damián Rabal

    Sheriff

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John Chard

Jun 17, 2017

8/10

Who's Dingus? Due volte Giuda (Twice a Judas/Shoot Twice/They Were Called Graveyard) is directed by Nndo Cicero and written by Jaime Jesús Balcázar. It stars Antonio Sabàto, Klaus Kinski, Pepe Calvo and Franco Leo. Music is by Carlo Pes and cinematography by Francisco Marin. An amnesiac wakes up in parched land next to a dead body, he must now find out what has (is) happening and who the hell he is?! It has something of a mixed reputation among Spaghetti Western fans, and for sure it's a tricky one to recommend with great confidence, so really you have to roll the dice and take your chance. Personally I'm glad I did. The amnesia angle is most interesting seen in the spag-western sphere, whilst ensuring as it does that there's a huge mystery element to the narrative. For two thirds of the pic it's slow going, with a story cross stitched in near complex terms so as to ask the viewer to follow closely. Trickily there are some threads that don't really make sense since they serve no evident purpose to the story as a whole, which is frustrating even if it adds to the dreamy feel of the plot. Once the character dynamics are set up - well sort of - film kicks on a pace, unfurling the flags of double crosses, greed, mistrust and machismo fuelled behaviour. Kinski (splendidly edgy and unsympathetic) Sabàto (likable performance blending cool and confused) leading the way as pic plays its hands. The action is well staged, with barn yard and canyon shoot-outs most appealing, while the addition of an awesome canine and the use of some sort of ball-bearing blunderbuss take the final third up another notch. Pat on the back as well to the stunt men, nifty work on show chaps. Photography and musical score are safe enough, with the print I viewed on British cable in very good order. It asks for patience and forgiveness for its silly sins, but all told it's a rather good pasta piece worthy of viewing. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Budget
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Keywords
spaghetti western