Curator's Take
“A group of unique specialists defending a fortress? It’s a familiar plot, but executed with enough style and bizarre weaponry (including a machine gun hidden in a musical instrument) to stay fun.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A title that speaks to the myth-making aspect of the genre. These heroes were often presented as immortal spirits of vengeance, and this film leans into the supernatural aura surrounding the gunfighter persona.
Production Details
This Man Can't Die is a 1968 western and crime film directed by Gianfranco Baldanello. Originally released in Italy under the title "I lunghi giorni dell'odio", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. Amedeo Tommasi composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Claudio Cirillo. The screenplay was written by Gino Mangini. The film stars Guy Madison as Martin Benson, Lucienne Bridou as Susy Benson, and Rik Battaglia as Vic Graham. Running 1 hour and 30 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The film's 'machine gun banjo' prop was so popular that it was stolen from the prop warehouse after filming and never recovered.
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