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Western

Twice a Judas

- No man stands in his way !

Luke Barrett, having lost his memory due to an accident, does not realize that Dingus had killed his wife and brother to take possession of the Barretts' land and money. At first Luke trusts him, but while looking for his forgotten identity he discovers the truth.

Release Date : 1968-08-30

Language :Italian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Colt Produzioni CinematograficheMedusa ProduzioneBalcázar

Production Country : ItalySpain

Alternative Titles : They Were Called Graveyard

Cast

Antonio Sabàto

Character Name : Luke Barrett

Original Name : Antonio Sabàto

Gender : Male

Klaus Kinski

Character Name : Dingus

Original Name : Klaus Kinski

Gender : Male

José Calvo

Character Name : Russel

Original Name : José Calvo

Gender : Male

Franco Leo

Character Name : Charlie

Original Name : Franco Leo

Gender : Male

Cristina Galbó

Character Name : Mrs. Barrett

Original Name : Cristina Galbó

Gender : Female

Linda Sini

Character Name : Saloon Madame

Original Name : Linda Sini

Gender : Female

Narciso Ibáñez Menta

Character Name : Murphy

Original Name : Narciso Ibáñez Menta

Gender : Male

Franco Beltramme

Character Name : Carson the Bank Manager

Original Name : Franco Beltramme

Gender : Male

Damián Rabal

Character Name : Sheriff

Original Name : Damián Rabal

Gender : Male

Emma Baron

Character Name : Mrs. Barret

Original Name : Emma Baron

Gender : Male

Maite Matalonga

Character Name : Nica Mac Calhoun

Original Name : Maite Matalonga

Gender : Male

Claudia Rivelli

Character Name : Susan Barnet

Original Name : Claudia Rivelli

Gender : Male

Carlos Ronda

Character Name : Rancher Mac Calhoun

Original Name : Carlos Ronda

Gender : Male

José Palomo

Character Name : Jonathan the Old Prospector

Original Name : José Palomo

Gender : Male

Ettore Broschi

Character Name : Pianist

Original Name : Ettore Broschi

Gender : Male

Lina Franchi

Character Name : Dingus' Mother

Original Name : Lina Franchi

Gender : Female

Antonietta Fiorito

Character Name : Redhead in Blue Dress (uncredited)

Original Name : Antonietta Fiorito

Gender : Female

Nino Nini

Character Name : City Man (uncredited)

Original Name : Nino Nini

Gender : Male

Reviews

J

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

Who's Dingus? Due volte Giuda (Twice a Judas/Shoot Twice/They Were Called Graveyard) is directed by Nndo Cicero and written by Jaime Jesús Balcázar. It stars Antonio Sabàto, Klaus Kinski, Pepe Calvo and Franco Leo. Music is by Carlo Pes and cinematography by Francisco Marin. An amnesiac wakes up in parched land next to a dead body, he must now find out what has (is) happening and who the hell he is?! It has something of a mixed reputation among Spaghetti Western fans, and for sure it's a tricky one to recommend with great confidence, so really you have to roll the dice and take your chance. Personally I'm glad I did. The amnesia angle is most interesting seen in the spag-western sphere, whilst ensuring as it does that there's a huge mystery element to the narrative. For two thirds of the pic it's slow going, with a story cross stitched in near complex terms so as to ask the viewer to follow closely. Trickily there are some threads that don't really make sense since they serve no evident purpose to the story as a whole, which is frustrating even if it adds to the dreamy feel of the plot. Once the character dynamics are set up - well sort of - film kicks on a pace, unfurling the flags of double crosses, greed, mistrust and machismo fuelled behaviour. Kinski (splendidly edgy and unsympathetic) Sabàto (likable performance blending cool and confused) leading the way as pic plays its hands. The action is well staged, with barn yard and canyon shoot-outs most appealing, while the addition of an awesome canine and the use of some sort of ball-bearing blunderbuss take the final third up another notch. Pat on the back as well to the stunt men, nifty work on show chaps. Photography and musical score are safe enough, with the print I viewed on British cable in very good order. It asks for patience and forgiveness for its silly sins, but all told it's a rather good pasta piece worthy of viewing. 7/10