Navajo Joe

"Navajo revenge slashes ...burns ...ravages the screen!"

1966 1h 33m IT

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 127

Western

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The sole survivor of a bloody massacre vows revenge on his attackers and on the men who killed his wife.

“Navajo revenge slashes ...burns ...ravages the screen!”

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Cast

Burt Reynolds
Joe
Aldo Sambrell
Mervyn 'Vee' Duncan
Nicoletta Machiavelli
Estella
Fernando Rey
Reverend Rattigan
Tanya Lopert
Maria
Franca Polesello
Barbara
Lucia Modugno
Geraldine
Pierre Cressoy
Chester Lynne

Credits

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Director: Sergio Corbucci
Writers: Ugo Pirro, Fernando Di Leo, Piero Regnoli
Languages: Italian
Countries: Spain, Italy

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1 / 8

ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergio Corbucci, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

ERA

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Burt Reynolds and Aldo Sambrell and Nicoletta Machiavelli carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Navajo revenge slashes ...burns ...ravages the screen!".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0061587 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sergio Corbucci directs. Silvano Ippoliti behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Alberto Gallitti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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160 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.
3Directed by Sergio Corbucci, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Alberto Gallitti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Burt Reynolds and Aldo Sambrell and Nicoletta Machiavelli carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Navajo revenge slashes ...burns ...ravages the screen!".
8IMDB entry: tt0061587 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Silvano Ippoliti
Original score: Ennio Morricone
Editing: Alberto Gallitti
Costume design: Marcella De Marchis
Makeup / hair: Adalgisa Favella
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: IT
IMDB: Navajo Joe (1966)

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John Chard2013-12-14
★ 6/10
Navajo Nearly No! Navajo Joe is directed by Sergio Corbucci and collectively written by Fernando Di Leo, Ugo Pirro and Piero Regnoli. It stars Burt Reynolds, Aldo Sambrell, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Tanya Lopert and Fernando Rey. Music is by Ennico Morricone and cinematograpy by Silvano Ippolitti. Though Reynolds would say it’s the worst film he ever made, anyone who has followed his career will know that simply isn’t the case! It’s an odd Spaghetti Western that sees Reynolds play the title character, who strides out for revenge against the ragamuffin varmints who slaughtered his woman and tribe. Cue blood letting galore as Joe enacts said revenge with bloodthirsty glee as the hints of anti-racism struggle to show their heads above the pasta strewn pulpit. Narratively there’s nothing else to add, it’s simplicity 101 and at times it becomes laborious. Where the film doesn’t lack for interest is with the technical aspects. Corbucci hones his skills as a purveyor of brutal set pieces, each striking for entertainment purpose. Ippolitti adds his own brand of cinematography, gracing the story with a pizzaz it doesn’t deserve, whilst Morricone provides a wonderfully catchy musical score. As for Reynolds? He does OK. Veering close to being pantomime and showing a lack of interest, his all round brooding charisma shines bright and gives the picture a macho edge. Not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, the script is just too lazy, but it is above average and Spaghetti Western fans can find enough here to gorge on for a satisfying meal. 6/10
pancine2019-02-10
★ 7/10
OK spaghetti from Corbucci but far from his best. Reynolds looks like a primitive with that forehead and hair. Aldo Sambrell excellent as "Duncan". Nicoletta beautiful and talentless as always. The ending had good and not so good moments, the final scene corny.