The Dirty Outlaws
"They dealt in violence and death!"
An outlaw masquerades as a blind man's son in order to trick him into a cache of Gold. After a while he grows attached to the family and all goes well until the outlaws gang comes through town...
Curator's Take
“Chip Corman (Andrea Giordana) plays a desperado who poses as a blind man's lost son. It’s a story of redemption that doesn’t shy away from dirt and desperation. A solid, workmanlike entry that delivers on the grit.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A grim, nihilistic film that transitions the genre from adventure to tragedy. Its protagonist is essentially a villain, an impostor preying on a blind man, which challenges the audience to find someone to root for. It exemplifies the moral darkness that set Italian westerns apart from their American counterparts.
Production Details
The Dirty Outlaws is a 1967 western film directed by Franco Rossetti. Originally released in Italy under the title "El desperado", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Gianni Ferrio. The screenplay was written by Ugo Guerra. The film stars Andrea Giordana as Steve, Rosemary Dexter as Katy, and Franco Giornelli as Asher. Running 1 hour and 43 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This was originally written as a 'Django' sequel. When Franco Nero was unavailable, the script was tweaked, and the lead character was renamed 'Steve' for the international release.
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