Where do above average writers and producers go when they let down their guard and follow lowly influences? In this case it's Philip Yordan and Milton Sperling - well, seems they join the Spanish (Spaghetti copy) cheap stakes. But like all failed arts the results only sink them into undeserved oblivion. Italy's Sergio Leone seemed to have nearly perfected the trend of: 'We can mimic the USA with cheap copies of their own history' by producing low-grade stories of the American West -the problem was, they thought they could do it better. These genres simply copied each other in the quest for easy money - then went on to become tombstones in Boot Hill.
This one has the usual cast of once-were 'stars' who languished on the casting couches after a few marginal roles in OK features - then progressed quickly down the ladder to Euro/Spag land. Here, Lee Van Cleef takes the lead as 'Captain Apache' and even attempts to sing the credit tile songs! The El Paso DVD is presented in standard TVs 4x3 leaving the stars chopped off at the edges from the original 'CinemaScope' ratio, and looking appalling.
El Cheapo Director Alexander Singer, proves he just never 'had-it' even though some American historians of late are trying to hail him as an overlooked talent (off what?) Those who enjoy 'BAD' movies may get a giggle or two - otherwise, hit the trail Captain and please, follow it into a never ending sundown.
This one has the usual cast of once-were 'stars' who languished on the casting couches after a few marginal roles in OK features - then progressed quickly down the ladder to Euro/Spag land. Here, Lee Van Cleef takes the lead as 'Captain Apache' and even attempts to sing the credit tile songs! The El Paso DVD is presented in standard TVs 4x3 leaving the stars chopped off at the edges from the original 'CinemaScope' ratio, and looking appalling.
El Cheapo Director Alexander Singer, proves he just never 'had-it' even though some American historians of late are trying to hail him as an overlooked talent (off what?) Those who enjoy 'BAD' movies may get a giggle or two - otherwise, hit the trail Captain and please, follow it into a never ending sundown.