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Kill Django...Kill First

1971 1h 26m IT
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★7.0TMDB · 1★4.8IMDB · 96
Western
Synopsis
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Johnny fights the banker Burton, who tries to acquire with the help of the strange bandit Martinez, in an unlawful way, all the gold mines in the nearer environment.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Sergio Garrone
Writers
Víctor Andrés Catena, Ambrogio Molteni, Sergio Garrone
Languages
Italian, Spanish
Countries
Spain, Italy

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergio Garrone, shot by Francisco Sánchez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Angelo Colangi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Giacomo Rossi Stuart and George Wang and Aldo Sambrell carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070781 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sergio Garrone directs. Francisco Sánchez behind the camera. Angelo Colangi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, Italy. Dialogue in Italian, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, Spanish.
  • 4International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.
  • 5Directed by Sergio Garrone, shot by Francisco Sánchez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Editor Angelo Colangi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Giacomo Rossi Stuart and George Wang and Aldo Sambrell carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0070781 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Francisco Sánchez
Editing
Angelo Colangi
Production design
Giulia Mafai
Costume design
Giulia Mafai
Makeup / hair
Angelo Roncaioli
Runtime
86 min · 1h 26m
Status
Released
Original language
IT
IMDB rating
4.8/10 · 96 votes
MPAA
Unrated

Also by

Sergio Garrone

Production companies

Who made it

  • TU

    Tusisa Fonexa Films

  • WA

    Walkiria Pictures

Key crew

  • ProducerSebastiano Cimino
  • Production AssistantÁngel Celdrán
  • Unit Production ManagerÁngel Alonso
  • Special EffectsPaolo Ricci
  • Camera OperatorGaetano Valle
  • Camera OperatorManuel Mateos
  • Set DecorationJosé Argüello
  • Makeup ArtistAngelo Roncaioli
  • Unit Production ManagerGianni Vari
  • Production AssistantJacinto Ferrer
  • Production DesignGiulia Mafai
  • MusicElsio Mancuso
  • Production AssistantJosé María Ruiz de Selly
  • EditorAngelo Colangi
  • EditorGaby Peñalba
  • Costume DesignGiulia Mafai

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • shootout
  • spaghetti western

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1974-06-17

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