Johnny Hamlet
Quella sporca storia nel west
Synopsis
On his way back from the Civil War, Johnny Hamilton is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his father who lets him know that he has been murdered and who asks him to avenge him. Back in the family ranch, Johnny finds that not only has his father been killed but that Gertrude, his mother, has married her late husband's brother Claude. The latter is now the owner of the ranch and of all the properties of the deceased. Polonius, a ruthless bandit, is supposed to have killed Johnny's father. But couldn't it be Claude...?
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JOHNNY HAMLET- TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-05
Top Cast
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Andrea Giordana
Johnny Hamilton
Gilbert Roland
Dazio
Horst Frank
Claudio Hamilton
Ennio Girolami
Ross
Ignazio Spalla
Guild
Françoise Prévost
Gertry
Stefania Careddu
Eugenia
Manuel Serrano
Santana
Giorgio Sammartino
Polomo
Gabriella Boccardo
Emily
Franco Latini
Il becchino
Ugo Adinolfi
sgherro di Santana
John Bartha
il capocomico
Franco Leo
indiano
Claudio Trionfi
indiano
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- Tito Carpi, Francesco Scardamaglia, Enzo G. Castellari
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- Quella sporca storia nel west
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Daiano Film, Leone Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
Tito Carpi, Francesco Scardamaglia, Enzo G. Castellari, Sergio Corbucci, William Shakespeare
Francesco De Masi
Angelo Filippini
Tatiana Casini Morigi
Ugo Guerra, Elio Scardamaglia
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Ugo Guerra
Producer
Elio Scardamaglia
Producer
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Tatiana Casini Morigi
Editor
Angelo Filippini
Director of Photography
Tito Carpi
Screenplay
Francesco Scardamaglia
Screenplay
Enzo G. Castellari
Screenplay
Enzo Bulgarelli
Production Design
Enzo Bulgarelli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Hamlet
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What is Johnny Hamlet about?
On his way back from the Civil War, Johnny Hamilton is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his father who lets him know that he has been murdered and who asks him to avenge him. Back in the family ranch, Johnny finds that not only has his father been killed but that Gertrude, his mother, has married her late husband's brother Claude. The latter is now the owner of the ranch and of all the properties of the deceased. Polonius, a ruthless bandit, is supposed to have killed Johnny's father. But couldn't it be Claude...?
Who directed Johnny Hamlet?
Johnny Hamlet was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in Johnny Hamlet?
The principal cast of Johnny Hamlet includes Andrea Giordana, Gilbert Roland, Horst Frank, Ennio Girolami, Ignazio Spalla.
When was Johnny Hamlet released and how long is it?
Johnny Hamlet was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Hamlet was composed by Francesco De Masi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Hamlet?
Johnny Hamlet holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).