The Belle Starr Story
Dominated by men in her youth, Belle Starr now out-shoots and out-gambles them as she makes her way around the West. One man who's her equal is Larry Blackie with whom she has an on-again, off-again relationship. Together they become involved in a robbery which goes awry....
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“Rare for having a female protagonist and being directed by a woman (Lina Wertmüller, essentially). It’s melodramatic and a bit uneven, but fascinating for its unique perspective in a male-dominated genre.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Historically unique for being directed by a woman, Lina Wertmüller. It offers a rare female-centric narrative in a genre dominated by men, providing a fresh perspective on the outlaw life.
Production Details
The Belle Starr Story is a 1968 western film directed by Lina Wertmüller. Originally released in Italy under the title "Il mio corpo per un poker", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Charles Dumont. Cinematography was handled by Alessandro D'Eva. The film stars Elsa Martinelli as Belle Starr, George Eastman as Blackie, and Robert Woods as Cole. Running 1 hour and 43 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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The only Spaghetti Western directed by a woman, Lina Wertmüller.
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