Light the Fuse… Sartana Is Coming
"Cloud of dust… Cry of death… Sartana is coming"
Wily roving gunslinger Sartana arrives in a small town and tries to find a hidden fortune of half a million dollars in gold and two million dollars in counterfeit money. Naturally, a bunch of other treacherous folks who include conniving widow Senora Manassas, shrewd fellow gunslinger Grand Full, and the vicious and unhinged General Monk are also looking to get their greedy hands on said fortune.
Curator's Take
“Sartana vs. a robot? Well, almost. It features a crazy organ-weapon and some of the most elaborate deathtraps in the series. It embraces the fantasy element of the franchise completely.”
Why This Movie Is Important
The Sartana films became increasingly baroque, with more gadgets and elaborate plots. This entry is a celebration of style, a 'comic book' movie before such a thing existed.
Production Details
Light the Fuse… Sartana Is Coming is a 1970 western film directed by Giuliano Carnimeo. Originally released in Italy under the title "Una nuvola di polvere… un grido di morte… arriva Sartana", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Bruno Nicolai. Cinematography was handled by Julio Ortas. The screenplay was written by Eduardo Manzanos. The film stars Gianni Garko as Sartana, Nieves Navarro as Belle Manassas, and Massimo Serato as Sheriff Manassas. Running 1 hour and 36 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 25 kills.
Did You Know?
The 'organ cannon' prop was fully functional in terms of the keys moving, but obviously couldn't fire. It weighed over 500 pounds and was a nightmare to move to location.
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