This film does not look like a Western spaghetti, at least not one of those many bad ones. The fact that it is an Italo-American co-production and was filmed in Almeria, Andalucia, Spain, as many sub-productions, does not necessarily include it in the category of Italian "culinary specialties". Or, if someone wants to include it in spaghetti, then it can be put alongside Sergio Leone's first two westerns. I have never seen James Garner in such a good role, and I've seen him in many movies, almost all of them. In fact, the real reason I wanted to see the movie is Laura Antonelli. Unfortunately, she appears so little, having a minimal screen time. But, she's prettier than ever. Dennis Weaver, John Marley, Claude Akins, all three have cool, credible roles. Ken Clark, known from some Eurospy films, has a minor role, is shot at the very beginning. Very good music by Gianni Ferrio, in the Morricone in his good days spirit. Great Luigi Kuveiller as director of photography. Good direction by Vic Morrow, the actor who died young in that unfortunate accident. Those who wrote bad about the movie should take a cold shower and see the movie once again.
Review of A Man Called Sledge
