Twice a Judas main backdrop
Twice a Judas main poster

Twice a Judas

Visit website

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

Top Billed Cast

View Credits
  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

Reviews1

View Reviews
John Chard Avatar

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

Media

  • Twice a Judas backdrop
  • Twice a Judas backdrop
  • Twice a Judas backdrop
  • Twice a Judas backdrop

Recommendations

  • Drum Beat main backdrop

    Drum Beat

    6.1

  • To Hell and Back main backdrop

    To Hell and Back

    4.9

  • Project: Kill main backdrop

    Project: Kill

    4.6

  • Next Sohee main backdrop

    Next Sohee

    7.4

  • The Rapture main backdrop

    The Rapture

    6.8

  • Muzzle main backdrop

    Muzzle

    6.4

  • Jigen Daisuke main backdrop

    Jigen Daisuke

    6.8

  • Monster's Battlefield main backdrop

    Monster's Battlefield

    6.8

  • Oppenheimer main backdrop

    Oppenheimer

    8.1

  • When Fall Is Coming main backdrop

    When Fall Is Coming

    6.4

  • Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny main backdrop

    Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

    7.5

  • South Park: Joining the Panderverse main backdrop

    South Park: Joining the Panderverse

    7.7

  • The Teachers' Lounge main backdrop

    The Teachers' Lounge

    7.3

  • Due Justice main backdrop

    Due Justice

    6.3

  • In a Lonely Place main backdrop

    In a Lonely Place

    7.6

  • Killing Blues main backdrop

    Killing Blues

    5.6

  • Women Talking main backdrop

    Women Talking

    6.9

  • The Convert main backdrop

    The Convert

    6.2

  • Patriots Time main backdrop

    Patriots Time

    7.8

  • The Goldman Case main backdrop

    The Goldman Case

    7.0

Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Budget
--
Revenue
--
Keywords
spaghetti western