Doc West

2009 3h 0m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 41

WesternAction

Synopsis

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After bandits steal his poker winnings this American legend makes his way to the next town in search of them. Seeking out his revenge during a poker game gone bad Doc West finds himself in the local town jail. When his past is exposed and a battle amongst the town breaks out in gunfire he will have to choose sides, between the outlaws or the law-abiding citizens.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Terence Hill
Doc West
Paul Sorvino
Roy Basehart
Boots Southerland
Nathan Mitchell
Clare Carey
Denise Stark
Adam Taylor
Victor Baker
Alessio Di Clemente
Garvey
Kisha Sierra
Maria
Micah Alberti
Burt Baker

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giulio Base
Writers: Marcello Olivieri, Marcello Olivieri, Luca Biglione
Languages: Italian, English
Countries: Italy

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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At 180 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Doc West Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maurizio De Angelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Terence Hill and Paul Sorvino and Boots Southerland carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1282147 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Giulio Base directs. Maurizio De Angelis scores. Roberto Siciliano cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 180 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.
4Part of the "Doc West Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Maurizio De Angelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Roberto Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Terence Hill and Paul Sorvino and Boots Southerland carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1282147 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Maurizio De Angelis
Editing: Roberto Siciliano
Runtime: 180 min · 3h 0m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Doc West (2009)

Part of

Doc West Collection

Collection of the two Doc West movies with Terence Hill

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Giulio Base

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Wuchak2018-10-15
★ 6/10
The return of Terence Hill (aka Mario Girotti) Chasing some bandits, a mysterious man who drinks tea (Terence Hill), not alcohol, comes to Holy Sand, New Mexico, where he provokes the ire of delinquents (e.g. Alessio Di Clemente), the friendship of the Sheriff (Paul Sorvino), the romantic desires of a woman (Clare Carey) and the respect of the citizens in general. “Doc West” was released to TV in 2009 and has a sequel, “Triggerman,” released the same year. These movies marked the return of Terence Hill to the Western genre after fifteen years. He had (and has) movie-star good looks and was known for Spaghetti Westerns in the 60s-70s, like “God Forgives… I don’t” (1967), “Django, Prepare a Coffin” (1968), “Boot Hill” (1969) and the Trinity flicks. I suppose you could call him the Euro version of Clint Eastwood, but not really since he never attained Eastwood’s fame and clout. His voice was dubbed in all those old Westerns due to his thick accent, but here you can finally hear his real voice. Being a TV Western, “Doc West” lacks the technical proficiency of Sergio Leone’s “My Name is Nobody” (1973) and has a few cartoonish CGI elements (the snake, the fire, etc.), but it’s certainly watchable, has a great Western town set, plus additional glorious Southwestern locations. The story is interesting enough, but it could’ve been more compelling with a rewrite or two. It’s the likableness of the protagonists and the warmhearted tone where the movie shines. Sorvino as the Sheriff basically takes Bud Spencer’s role as Terence’s burly sidekick. The movie runs 1 hour, 37 minutes and was shot at Bonanza Creek, Santa Fe, New Mexico. GRADE: B-

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