His Name Was King
The Benson brothers, who are smuggling guns across the Mexican border, kill King's brother and rape his wife. King must stop their illegal activities, find who is behind them and gain revenge for his family.
Curator's Take
“Klaus Kinski plays the antagonist to Richard Harrison’s hero. The plot is generic revenge, but Kinski’s intensity elevates every scene he is in. Worth watching for his performance alone.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Klaus Kinski brings his trademark intensity to a standard revenge plot, elevating it with his mere presence. It shows how a charismatic lead could turn a generic script into a watchable cult film.
Production Details
His Name Was King is a 1971 western film directed by Giancarlo Romitelli. Originally released in Italy under the title "Lo chiamavano King", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Luis Bacalov composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Guglielmo Mancori. The screenplay was written by Renato Savino. The film stars Richard Harrison as John 'King' Marley, Klaus Kinski as Brian Foster, and Anne Puskin as Carol. Running 1 hour and 15 minutes, it is a lean, tightly paced entry.
Did You Know?
The theme song was co-written by Luis Bacalov. It was later used by Quentin Tarantino in 'Django Unchained' for the scene where Django gets his first horse.
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