A Town Called Bastard
"Vengeance's fire is raging."
A group of Mexican revolutionaries murders a town priest and a number of his christian followers. Ten years later, a widow arrives in town intent to take revenge from her husband's killers.
Curator's Take
“Telly Savalas dominates this gritty, violent film about a town held hostage by its past. It’s heavy on atmosphere and cynicism, capturing the 'end of the world' feeling of the genre's later years.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A film that lives up to its aggressive title. It captures the sweaty, muddy, hyper-violent aesthetic of the late-period collaborations between Spain and the UK, focusing on the sheer brutality of the frontier.
Production Details
A Town Called Bastard is a 1971 western film directed by Robert Parrish. The soundtrack was composed by Waldo de los Ríos. Cinematography was handled by Manuel Berenguer. The screenplay was written by Richard Aubrey. The film stars Robert Shaw as The Priest, Telly Savalas as Don Carlos, and Martin Landau as The Colonel. Running 1 hour and 35 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The film was retitled 'A Town Called Hell' in the UK and US because the word 'Bastard' was considered too offensive for a movie marquee in 1971.
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