Reverend's Colt
Reverend Miller arrives in Tucson where he wants to build a church. But on the very day of his arrival a gang carries out a raid on the bank and the people of Tucson, who are suspicious of the new reverend because he carries a gun, immediately blame him for the robbery. The sheriff saves him from lynching by putting him in jail. Then he asks the priest to find the gang and the booty; thus Miller becomes the Reverend Colt. His exceptional skill means that he can shoot hats off people's heads and their pistols from their pockets, but he never kills.
Curator's Take
“Guy Madison stars as a gun-toting priest in a plot that feels like a comic book come to life. Ideally, it shouldn't work, but the earnestness of the performance sells it. It's pulp fiction with a collar.”
Why This Movie Is Important
This film provides a fascinating look at the 'religious gunfighter' archetype, a recurring figure in Italian westerns used to explore themes of hypocrisy and violent redemption. It offers a grittier take on faith, questioning whether a man of God can truly exist in a land of lawlessness without becoming a sinner himself.
Production Details
Reverend's Colt is a 1970 western film directed by León Klimovsky. Originally released in Italy under the title "Reverendo Colt", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Gianni Ferrio. Cinematography was handled by Alberto Fusi. The screenplay was written by Tito Carpi. The film stars Guy Madison as Miller Colt, Richard Harrison as Sheriff Donovan, and Ennio Girolami as Mestizo. Running 1 hour and 25 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
Guy Madison, who plays the gun-toting priest, was a huge star in 1950s American TV (Wild Bill Hickok) before moving to Italy to revitalize his career in the 60s.
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