Curator's Take
“An animated parody of the genre that actually predates many of the films it mocks. It’s a stylized, affectionate tribute to the tropes of the western, done with unique Italian animation flair.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A delightful animated tribute to the genre. It proves that the visual tropes of the western, the stare-down, the tumbleweed, the saloon brawl, were iconic enough to be parodied in cartoon form. A love letter to the West.
Production Details
West and Soda is a 1965 animation and western film directed by Bruno Bozzetto. Giampiero Boneschi composed the film's score. Cinematography was handled by Luciano Marzetti. The screenplay was written by Attilio Giovannini. The film stars Nando Gazzolo as Johnny (voice), Vittoria Febbi as Clementina (voice), and Carlo Romano as Il Cattivissimo (voice). Running 1 hour and 26 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. It holds a solid average rating of 6.8 from 64 ratings.
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The animator Bruno Bozzetto styled the hero's walk based on Clint Eastwood's gait in 'A Fistful of Dollars', even though this film was released only a year later.
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