Duck, You Sucker
Giù la testa
“Two daredevils battle for a fortune in gold, and it will take an army to stop them!”
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 1913 Mexican Revolution, greedy bandit Juan Miranda and idealist John H. Mallory, an Irish Republican Army explosives expert on the lam from the British, fall in with a band of revolutionaries plotting to strike a national bank. When it turns out that the government has been using the bank as a hiding place for illegally detained political prisoners -- who are freed by the blast -- Miranda becomes a revolutionary hero against his will.
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Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
Juan Miranda
James Coburn
John H. Mallory
Romolo Valli
Dr. Villega
Maria Monti
Woman on Stagecoach
Rik Battaglia
Santerna
Franco Graziosi
Governor Jaime
Antoine Saint-John
Col. Günther Reza
Vivienne Chandler
John's Girlfriend
David Warbeck
Sean Nolan
Giulio Battiferri
Miguel
Poldo Bendandi
Revolutionary
Omar Bonaro
Revolutionary
Roy Bosier
Landowner on Stagecoach
John Frederick
American on Stagecoach
Amato Garbini
Policeman on Train
Michael Harvey
Coachman
Biagio La Rocca
Furio Meniconi
Innkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Panorama of European Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
June 30, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Screenplay & Story
- Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati, Sergio Leone
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Giù la testa
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Rafran Cinematografica, Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Leone
Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati, Sergio Leone, Roberto De Leonardis, Carlo Tritto
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Ruzzolini, Franco Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Fulvio Morsella
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Leone
Director
Fulvio Morsella
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Franco Carretti
Costume Design
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
Sergio Leone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duck, You Sucker
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What is Duck, You Sucker about?
At the beginning of the 1913 Mexican Revolution, greedy bandit Juan Miranda and idealist John H. Mallory, an Irish Republican Army explosives expert on the lam from the British, fall in with a band of revolutionaries plotting to strike a national bank. When it turns out that the government has been using the bank as a hiding place for illegally detained political prisoners -- who are freed by the blast -- Miranda becomes a revolutionary hero against his will.
Who directed Duck, You Sucker?
Duck, You Sucker was directed by Sergio Leone.
Who stars in Duck, You Sucker?
The principal cast of Duck, You Sucker includes Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti, Rik Battaglia.
When was Duck, You Sucker released and how long is it?
Duck, You Sucker was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Duck, You Sucker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duck, You Sucker was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duck, You Sucker?
Duck, You Sucker holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).