A Pistol for Ringo

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DanTheMan 2 A lighter, less cynical version of the spaghetti western style, A Pistol for Ringo easily epitomises the things that made the Italian western so special, although relatively straightforward in comparison to later efforts in the genre, it's an unpretentious film that emerges as more akin to classic American westerns than the Italian powerhouses. Ringo is the complete antithesis of Leone's Man with No Name, talkative, well-dressed, clean-shaven and preferring milk to whiskey. A role that former Italian stuntman Giuliano Gemma takes in stride, he has a great screen presence, one that balances boyish innocence with a deadly edge, and the endearing and tragic love affair he shares with the gorgeous Nieves Navarro is well-realised. It helps that the script is filled with acute dialogue and peppered with just the right amount of sarcastic humour to keep his rather dickish persona likeable. Director Duccio Tessari has a very distinct visual style; although it occasionally delves into the mundane, it remains engrossing throughout, while Ennio Morricone delivers yet another fine score with an absolutely incredible title song to boot. It may not be amongst the top ten titles of the genre, but A Pistol for Ringo is still absolutely worth searching out, no doubt about it. Offering a simple story that manages to explore some interesting ideas without actually being confrontational, and a genre film that attempts to reinvent itself without actually stirring the pot. It doesn't try to make some sweeping artistic statement and ultimately stands as a fun western that can be enjoyed on multiple levels, and one that makes for required Christmas viewing. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Logan M A true spaghetti western classic with grit, action and comedy. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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