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  <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Per 100,000 dollari ti ammazzo|VENGEANCE IS MINE]]''', [[Category:Giovanni Fago|Giovanni Fago]] (1967)
<div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Tempo di massacro|MASSACRE TIME]]''', [[Category:Lucio Fulci|Lucio Fulci]] (1966)
Gianni Garko and Claudio Camaso are feuding brothers in this terrific tale of family drama and revenge.
Fulci wasn’t as active in the western genre as much as in some others but his contributions were significant and Massacre Time was his first, and many believe his best, effort in this area. With Franco Nero in the lead and with George Hilton and a whip wielding psychotic Nino Castelnuovo in support there is certainly plenty for any Spaghetti fan to enjoy.


Check out a full review of the film [[Vengeance is Mine Review|here]]
Check out a full review of the film [[Massacre Time Review|here]].
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Nuvola di polvere... un grido di morte... arriva Sartana, Una|LIGHT THE FUSE...SARTANA IS COMING]]''', [[Category:Giuliano Carnimeo|Giuliano Carnimeo]] (1970)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Per 100,000 dollari ti ammazzo|VENGEANCE IS MINE]]''', [[Category:Giovanni Fago|Giovanni Fago]] (1967)
The last of Garko's outings as Sartana.  And despite, or maybe because of the heightened outrageousness of the gadgetry, this is often cited as the most popular of the series.
Gianni Garko and Claudio Camaso are feuding brothers in this terrific tale of family drama and revenge.


Check out a full review of the film [[Light the Fuse... Sartana is coming Review|here]].
Check out a full review of the film [[Vengeance is Mine Review|here]]
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Tempo di massacro|MASSACRE TIME]]''', [[Category:Lucio Fulci|Lucio Fulci]] (1966)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Tepepa|TEPEPA]]''', [[Category: Giulio Petroni|Giulio Petroni]] (1968)
Fulci wasn’t as active in the western genre as much as in some others but his contributions were significant and Massacre Time was his first, and many believe his best, effort in this area. With Franco Nero in the lead and with George Hilton and a whip wielding psychotic Nino Castelnuovo in support there is certainly plenty for any Spaghetti fan to enjoy.
Possibly one of the most thought provoking of the Zapata Westerns, with its unreliable narrators and its morally ambiguous characters, this film certainly splits opinion. What is not in doubt is that Milian is in great form and that this is by far Petroni’s most serious Spaghetti.  A complete English language version has never been available but don’t let that put you off.  It’s a must see.


Check out a full review of the film [[Massacre Time Review|here]].  
Check out a full review of the film [[Tepepa film review by Phil H|here]].  
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Tepepa|TEPEPA]]''', [[Category: Giulio Petroni|Giulio Petroni]] (1968)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Ehi amico... c'è Sabata, hai chiuso!|SABATA]]''', [[Category:Gianfranco Parolini|Gianfranco Parolini]] (1969)
Possibly one of the most thought provoking of the Zapata Westerns, with its unreliable narrators and its morally ambiguous characters, this film certainly splits opinion. What is not in doubt is that Milian is in great form and that this is by far Petroni’s most serious Spaghetti.  A complete English language version has never been available but don’t let that put you off.  It’s a must see.
A rifle in a banjo, a multi-barreled pistol, a comb over the size of a small family car and a theme tune as catchy as a bag full of velcro. Throw in Lee Van Cleef, William Berger and Franco Ressel and you have all the ingredients you need for a session of pure Spaghetti funCarnimeo handles this light hearted stuff perfectly and Sabata remains one of the most enjoyable Italian westerns of all.


Check out a full review of the film [[Tepepa film review by Phil H|here]].  
Check out a full review of the film [[Sabata review by Phil H|here]].  
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Dollaro tra i denti, Un|A STRANGER IN TOWN]]''', [[Category:Luigi Vanzi|Luigi Vanzi]] (1966)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Prega il morto e ammazza il vivo|SHOOT THE LIVING AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD]]''', [[Category: Giuseppe Vari|Giuseppe Vari]] (1971)
Opinion is often split as to which is the better of Tony Anthony's 'Stranger' films but according to our poll this, the first of the series, is the one most recommended.
A slow paced, house bound story doesn’t sound so good on paper but Kinski’s tight wound performance and the slow release nature of the narrative make for a film high in tension and well worth the patience of the viewer.  Vari’s westerns are on the whole less celebrated than some others but they seldom disappoint.  


Check out a full review of the film [[A Stranger in Town Review (Scherpschutter)|here]].  
Check out a full review of the film [[Shoot the Living, Pray for the Dead Review|here]].
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  <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io, La|EL PURO]]''', [[Category:Edoardo Mulargia|Edoardo Mulargia]] (1969)
  <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Nuvola di polvere... un grido di morte... arriva Sartana, Una|LIGHT THE FUSE...SARTANA IS COMING]]''', [[Category:Giuliano Carnimeo|Giuliano Carnimeo]] (1970)
A film which the term 'hidden gem' could have been created for. A drunken hero, a gay snog and Mario Brega doing a kamikaze death scene. What more could you want from an existential western?
The last of Garko's outings as Sartana. And despite, or maybe because of the heightened outrageousness of the gadgetry, this is often cited as the most popular of the series.


Check out a full review of the film [[El Puro review|here]].  
Check out a full review of the film [[Light the Fuse... Sartana is coming Review|here]].
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  <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Ehi amico... c'è Sabata, hai chiuso!|SABATA]]''', [[Category:Gianfranco Parolini|Gianfranco Parolini]] (1969)
  <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Buon funerale, amigos!... paga Sartana|HAVE A GOOD FUNERAL, MY FRIEND... SARTANA WILL PAY]]''', [[Category:Giuliano Carnimeo|Giuliano Carnimeo]] (1970)
A rifle in a banjo, a multi-barreled pistol, a comb over the size of a small family car and a theme tune as catchy as a bag full of velcro.  Throw in Lee Van Cleef, William Berger and Franco Ressel and you have all the ingredients you need for a session of pure Spaghetti funCarnimeo handles this light hearted stuff perfectly and Sabata remains one of the most enjoyable Italian westerns of all.
More Carnimeo!  This time his second Sartana film, complete with all the trick shooting, double crossing and plot twists you'd expect from our black clad, James Bond-like heroOpinion is split as to which is the best Sartana flick but this one gets plenty of support from the faithful.


Check out a full review of the film [[Sabata review by Phil H|here]].  
Check out a couple of full reviews of the film [[Have a Good Funeral, My Friend ... Sartana Will Pay Review|here]] and [[Have a Good Funeral, My Friend ... Sartana Will Pay Review (Scherpschutter)|here]].  
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Prega il morto e ammazza il vivo|SHOOT THE LIVING AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD]]''', [[Category: Giuseppe Vari|Giuseppe Vari]] (1971)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Dollaro tra i denti, Un|A STRANGER IN TOWN]]''', [[Category:Luigi Vanzi|Luigi Vanzi]] (1966)
A slow paced, house bound story doesn’t sound so good on paper but Kinski’s tight wound performance and the slow release nature of the narrative make for a film high in tension and well worth the patience of the viewer.  Vari’s westerns are on the whole less celebrated than some others but they seldom disappoint.  
Opinion is often split as to which is the better of Tony Anthony's 'Stranger' films but according to our poll this, the first of the series, is the one most recommended.


Check out a full review of the film [[Shoot the Living, Pray for the Dead Review|here]].
Check out a full review of the film [[A Stranger in Town Review (Scherpschutter)|here]].  
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''Community vote score: (91 points)''</div>
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   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Buon funerale, amigos!... paga Sartana|HAVE A GOOD FUNERAL, MY FRIEND... SARTANA WILL PAY]]''', [[Category:Giuliano Carnimeo|Giuliano Carnimeo]] (1970)
   <div class="small-7 columns">'''[[Taglia è tua... l'uomo l'ammazzo io, La|EL PURO]]''', [[Category:Edoardo Mulargia|Edoardo Mulargia]] (1969)
More Carnimeo!  This time his second Sartana film, complete with all the trick shooting, double crossing and plot twists you'd expect from our black clad, James Bond-like heroOpinion is split as to which is the best Sartana flick but this one gets plenty of support from the faithful.
A film which the term 'hidden gem' could have been created for. A drunken hero, a gay snog and Mario Brega doing a kamikaze death sceneWhat more could you want from an existential western?


Check out a couple of full reviews of the film [[Have a Good Funeral, My Friend ... Sartana Will Pay Review|here]] and [[Have a Good Funeral, My Friend ... Sartana Will Pay Review (Scherpschutter)|here]].
Check out a full review of the film [[El Puro review|here]].  
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Revision as of 17:28, 8 April 2016

The Insider's Top 20 (Tip 20)

So you've been a fan for a while, you've seen most of the well known and more famous Spaghetti Westerns and you're looking for some recommendations for films that maybe fall outside the obvious canon. Well, this list is for you. Selected by our forum members, this Alternative Top 20 is derived from individual lists of favourite films which do not already sit in our Official Top 20. The idea is to highlight some of the titles which often get crowded out of lists of favourites by the films of the 3 Sergios but which are excellent and worthy of note for anyone interested in delving a little deeper into what this genre has to offer. (That said, Mr Corbucci gets a few mentions here too). Besides, in a genre that boasts literally hundreds of films, and on a site full of people who love making lists, limiting our recommendations to only 20 just didn't seem right.

The criteria for compiling the list is simply that it must not contain any film already included in the official Top 20 as of 01 January 2015 and the rating is based on a purely one point per vote system. This list will be updated regularly to ensure that no film appears at any time of both lists but that a film which drops out of the Official list can be recognised here without a complete recount. Where films gain the same number of votes I will simply enter them alphabetically.

Finally, if you want to add your say to this list, just stroll over to our forum and add your own list. We'll update this one as the votes build. (Here's the link).

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$10.000 BLOOD MONEY, (1967)

Guerrieri's masterpiece and crammed full of more murder, sexual tension and eye make up than you can shake a stick at.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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AND GOD SAID TO CAIN, (1969)

Margheriti uses all his horror expertise to create possibly the Spaghetti Western's most gothic example and a lead role for Klaus Kinski to boot. Check out a full review of the film here.

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NAVAJO JOE, Sergio Corbucci (1966)

Not even Burt Reynolds' hair piece can spoil this action packed bonanza. And worth seeing if only for an all too rare major role for Aldo Sanbrell and the stunning beauty of Nicoletta Machiaveli. Check out a full review of the film here.

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JOHNNY HAMLET, Enzo G. Castellari (1967)

Less well known than Keoma, this film is considered Castellari's best by many. A retelling of Shakespeare's play which includes some genuinely beautiful images from a man better known for his bang crash kablooey approach to film making.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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BLINDMAN, Ferdinando Baldi (1971)

A reworking of the Zatoichi character transplanted to the old west in which Tony Anthony goes in search of his 50 women.

Check out a full review of the film here

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THE SPECIALISTS, Sergio Corbucci (1969)

It's Corbucci. And this time complete with hippies and an entire town's population stripped naked!

Check out a full review of the film here.

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CALIFORNIA, (1977)

One of the latest entries into the Italian Western cycle but well worth waiting for. This film is built on decay but affords Giuliano Gemma one of his very best performances.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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MASSACRE TIME, (1966)

Fulci wasn’t as active in the western genre as much as in some others but his contributions were significant and Massacre Time was his first, and many believe his best, effort in this area. With Franco Nero in the lead and with George Hilton and a whip wielding psychotic Nino Castelnuovo in support there is certainly plenty for any Spaghetti fan to enjoy.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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DEATH SENTENCE, Mario Lanfranchi (1968)

Unique as a portmanteau film made up of four short stories this was Lanfranchi's only western but its visual style and intriguing stories make it a winner. Fine performances from Enrico Maria Salerno and Adolfo Celi and a bizarre over the top turn from Tomas Milian as an albino epileptic just add to the fun.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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GOD FORGIVES, I DON'T!, (1968)

The first pairing of Hill and Spencer in a western but don't be fooled, this is no Trinity film. A much grittier dish indeed and one which was the first in what became the 'Cat Stevens' trilogy from director Colizzi.

Check out a full review of the film here

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VENGEANCE IS MINE, (1967)

Gianni Garko and Claudio Camaso are feuding brothers in this terrific tale of family drama and revenge.

Check out a full review of the film here

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TEPEPA, (1968)

Possibly one of the most thought provoking of the Zapata Westerns, with its unreliable narrators and its morally ambiguous characters, this film certainly splits opinion. What is not in doubt is that Milian is in great form and that this is by far Petroni’s most serious Spaghetti. A complete English language version has never been available but don’t let that put you off. It’s a must see.

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (215 points)
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SABATA, (1969)

A rifle in a banjo, a multi-barreled pistol, a comb over the size of a small family car and a theme tune as catchy as a bag full of velcro. Throw in Lee Van Cleef, William Berger and Franco Ressel and you have all the ingredients you need for a session of pure Spaghetti fun. Carnimeo handles this light hearted stuff perfectly and Sabata remains one of the most enjoyable Italian westerns of all.

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (275 points)
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SHOOT THE LIVING AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD, (1971)

A slow paced, house bound story doesn’t sound so good on paper but Kinski’s tight wound performance and the slow release nature of the narrative make for a film high in tension and well worth the patience of the viewer. Vari’s westerns are on the whole less celebrated than some others but they seldom disappoint.

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (94 points)
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LIGHT THE FUSE...SARTANA IS COMING, (1970)

The last of Garko's outings as Sartana. And despite, or maybe because of the heightened outrageousness of the gadgetry, this is often cited as the most popular of the series.

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (205 points)
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HAVE A GOOD FUNERAL, MY FRIEND... SARTANA WILL PAY, (1970)

More Carnimeo! This time his second Sartana film, complete with all the trick shooting, double crossing and plot twists you'd expect from our black clad, James Bond-like hero. Opinion is split as to which is the best Sartana flick but this one gets plenty of support from the faithful.

Check out a couple of full reviews of the film here and here.

Community vote score: (? points)
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A STRANGER IN TOWN, (1966)

Opinion is often split as to which is the better of Tony Anthony's 'Stranger' films but according to our poll this, the first of the series, is the one most recommended.

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (91 points)
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TODAY IT'S ME, TOMORROW IT'S YOU!, Tonino Cervi (1968)

An excellent nuts and bolts revenge western mixed with a 'Five Man Army' element and shot in a distinctively 'unspaghetti' location. The forest of Silver Birch trees and gloomy light conditions make this a stark, memorable and highly enjoyable cinematic ride.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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THE BOUNTY KILLER, (1966)

Tomas Milian's first western and one in which he exhibits one of his most understated performances along with one of the all time great dust eating death scenes. Eugenio Martin only made one great western and this is it.

Check out a full review of the film here.

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EL PURO, (1969)

A film which the term 'hidden gem' could have been created for. A drunken hero, a gay snog and Mario Brega doing a kamikaze death scene. What more could you want from an existential western?

Check out a full review of the film here.

Community vote score: (146 points)
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