Two hit men burst into the daniels hotel and gun down bullitts partner and the mob witness. A bullet for the general see database page is a groundbreaking movie, the first real zapata western, and according to some also the best. A bullet for the general movie poster style a 11 x. The rebels seem to be winning until an american, bill, kills their general. Im glad i watched a bullet for the general without reading the film s description on letterboxd, because it gives away a character motivation that isnt properly revealed until a significant way into the film, and is something i would absolutely consider a spoiler. Buy a bullet for the general movie poster 11 x 17 inches 28cm x 44cm 1968 german style a martine beswicklou castelgian marie volonteklaus kinski.
According to his director, damiano damiani, a bullet for the general 1966. A bullet for the general is usually interpreted as an allegory about us involvement in southamerican politics. Chuncho nicknames him nino, and they gradually become friends. The conclusion is both cynical and revolutionaryand perhaps one of the most.
With gian maria volonte, klaus kinski, martine beswick, lou castel. My main issue is the casting of lou castel as nino. A bullet for the general western, full movie, english, classic film watchfree, cowboyfilm duration. From the good, the bad and the ugly to once upon a time in the west, here are some of the greatest spaghetti westerns ever made.
The great silence, 1968, region 1,2,3,4,5,6 compatible dvd. One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place. Theres nothing really wrong with the movie but i personally, much rater watch a silent stranger type sws than a political, big battle one. After the completion of filming, the mustangs went in different directions.
In one of his most famous roles, steve mcqueen stars as toughguy police. Read the full synopsis of a bullet for the general, 1968, directed by damiano damiani, with gian maria volonte, lou castel, klaus kinski, at turner classic movies. Usually, the standout car from a film is driven by the star of the movie. Find release information for a bullet for the general 1966 damiano damiani on allmovie.
Luis bacalovs music remained a bit distant, i cant remember a single tune after watching the movie. They are helped by one of the passengers, bill tate, and allow him to join them, unware he is an assassin working for the mexican government. The film opens at a traditional british public school in the late 1960s, as the pupils return for a new term. The film was directed and cowritten by nick lyon, with additional writing by matthew joynes, ron peer and byron lester, and was produced by matthew joynes and robert rodriguez. He just didnt have the gravitas needed for that type of role. This 5disc set is housed in a sleeve, each film in a clear slim case, with chapter index and lobby card printed on the inner side, plus attractive tan covers reflecting the sets western theme. Steve mcqueen is sometimes criticized for only playing himself in the movies. Mcqueens 1968 bullitt movie mustang revealed at the north. Read the a bullet for the general movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. On a general level, third cinema and the political spaghetti western derived their energy. Pikes crime novel mute witness makes the transition to the big screen in this film from director peter yates. A bullet for the general was released in italy in december 1966.
Steve mcqueen, robert vaughn, jacqueline bisset, don gordon, robert duvall, simon oakland, norman fell. Overview of a bullet for the general, 1968, directed by damiano damiani, with gian maria volonte, lou castel, klaus kinski, at turner classic movies. Gian maria volonte in a bullet for the general 1967 lou castel in a bullet for the. Romero, cowritten by john russo, and starring duane jones and judith odea. No pinholes or tape and has never been hung or displayed. Hidden away for decades until its reveal to the public in 2018, this star of the silver screen is now slated to cross the auction block at the worlds. Usually they are adventure films in which mexico simply provides exotic color. The dodge charger was the most talked about car from the film, and it happened to be driven by the bad guya hitman played by hollywood stuntman bill hickman. Staring martine beswick, jaime fernandez, lou castel and gian maria volonte. A bullet for the general movie 1968 damiano damiani. Klaus kinski remains the best reason to see a bullet for. The boxed set includes a bullet for the general, companeros, four of the apocalypse, keoma and texas, adios.
Bullet stylized as bullet is a 2014 action thriller film starring danny trejo as the title character and jonathan banks as the villain. Just as the best beatlesinspired bands took elements of the groups music in directions the group itself might never have thought to explore, the best of those who followed leones lead found spaghetti. A bullet for the general 1966 the movie title stills. The battle of algiers1966 oscar for best foreign language film, 1967. Stars like mcqueen, bogart, wayne or newman arent primarily actors, but presences. Eventually the title was reissued with the same very good 16x9 transfer by blue underground, including identical extras the u. A bullet for the general western, full movie, english, classic film. Official theatrical movie poster for a bullet for the general 1968.
A bullet for the general 1966 mexican bandit brothers gian maria volonte, klaus kinski lure a u. Initially released on vhs by mgm, a bullet for the general made its debut as one of the italian releases produced by bill lustig for anchor bay back in the early 00s. If you want to start a main abulletforthegeneral page, just click the edit button above. For the next hour though the movie takes a sudden downturn in quality. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. They are taken to san francisco general hospital, located at 1001 potrero avenue since 1872. Bullet for the general, a on dvd 827058108492 from blue underground. A bullet for the general is a great example of a zapata western, a western set in mexico during the revolution. The best reason to see the movie is for kinski, who delivers the films most arresting.
Well, a bullet for the general is the exact opposite, at. A bullet for the general 1966, directed by damiano damiani, is the first of them. The hero vehicle was sold by the studio to a private buyer and the other, used in so many chase scenes. You may want to ask in ask the tropers about whether its safe to recreate. Jul 30, 2014 while klaus kinski is not the star of zapatathemed spaghetti western a bullet for the general, screening as part of anthology film archives kinski retrospective, his performance as religious. Jul 11, 2000 bullitt soundtrack from 1968, composed by lalo schifrin. A bullet for the general movie posters from movie poster shop. Full western movie, full length cowboy film, english a bullet for the general. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. A team of forensic pathologists appointed by attorney general ramsey clark in 1968,9 and a panel retained by the commission on cia activities within the united states rockefeller commission in 1975,10 reached the same basic conclusion. Unnecessary main redirect creating red links in 3 articles. They are watched and persecuted by the whips, upper sixthformers given authority as prefects over the other boys. A bullet for the general 1966 the movie database tmdb.
A bullet for the general style a 1968 single sided, decorative wall poster print. Corbucci, 1968, served as a screenwriter for both films. It is an enjoyable western and has some comedic moments, great action and an ending that took me by surprise. Even though i was not expecting a sergio leone level film, i was still a bit disappointed in a bullet for the general. The paper size is approximately 11 x 14 inches 28cm x 36cm. Chuncho intends to sell the guns they acquired through the robbery. They have a myth, a personal legend theyve built up in our minds during many movies, and when they try to play against that image it usually looks phony. Jan 14, 2018 two identical 1968 mustang gt fastbacks were used in the film, which debuted oct. A bullet for the general shobarys spaghetti westerns. Sometimes i stand in front of the mirror and my eyes get bigger and bigger.
Lou castel in a bullet for the general 1967 gian maria volonte in a bullet for the. The ambulance pulls up in front of the emergency room on 22nd street. The movie s background is the mexican revolution of 1910. Longer, faster and more action packed than anything before it, the 10minute car chase scenefeaturing mcqueen as lt. Cut to the chase classic scene in mcqueens bullitt. A bullet for the general was directed by damiano damiani and shot in almeria between july and august of 1966. Buy a bullet for the general movie posters from movie poster shop. The following weapons were used in the film a bullet for the general. Sergio leones a fistful of dollars initiated a wave of westerns produced and shot in europe in the 60s, and like a lot of sensations, it attracted innovators as well as imitators. The iconic 1968 film bullitt featured what most experts consider to be the first modernday car chase scene, one that was executed with such innovation and finesse that it became the standard for all that followed. A band of mexican gunrunners employed by a revolutionary general accept an american into.
Mick travis, wallace, and johnny knightly are three nonconformist boys in the lower sixth form, their penultimate year. Bill tate is hired to kill general elias and he manages to join the gang during a train robbery, using the bandits to try to get close to general elias. Night of the living dead is a 1968 american independent horror film written, directed, photographed and edited by george a. Frank bullitt must babysit a chicago gangster for 48 hours before he testifies against his brother. A bullet for the general is a 1966 italian spaghetti western film directed by damiano damiani starring gian maria volonte, lou castel, klaus kinski and martine. A bullet for the general is a 1966 italian spaghetti western film directed by damiano damiani starring gian maria volonte, lou castel, klaus kinski and marti. A bullet for the general 1966 letterboxd social film. A band of mexican gunrunners employed by a revolutionary general accept an american into their gang, unaware of his intentions. This highland green 1968 ford mustang gtthe hero car driven by the king of cool, steve mcqueen, in the iconic 1968 film bullittis the one that started that enduring legacy. While klaus kinski is not the star of zapatathemed spaghetti western a bullet for the general, screening as part of anthology film archives kinski retrospective, his performance as. Damiani had originally wanted to shoot the film in mexico which proved to be impossible. A bullet for the general see database page is a groundbreaking movie, the first.
Bullitt is a 1968 american action thriller film directed by peter yates and produced by philip dantoni. The mexican revolution provides the setting for this actionpacked adventure. Bullet was released in the us in november 1968, so it seems. Trustman and harry kleiner was based on the 1963 novel, mute witness, by robert l. I first read about this film in a great book about spaghetti westerns wherein every. The condition of this item is brand new mint condition. Anyway, this is a really solid and fun spaghetti western. The whole setting and the moral dilemma the captain of the train faces is just right on the money. In 1966 there was no evidence of any illegal cia activities, but there were plenty of rumors and its hard to read the movie differently. But when hit men snuff the witness, bullitt wont be stopped in his quest for vengeance.
Human bullet 1968 a soldier minoru terada has been in the japanese military for the entirety of world war ii, and in that time, his dedication to the army has never faltered. The story takes place during the mexican revolution 191017. The production, directing, story and cast are all top notch for this political, mexican revolution, spaghetti western. The 1968 ford mustang fastback bullitt is associated with one of the most epic stars in film history and an automotive chase scene that helped propel mcqueen to perpetual stardom. Klaus kinski remains the best reason to see a bullet for the. The picture stars steve mcqueen, robert vaughn, and jacqueline bisset. San francisco moviegoers were probably a little more cynical about frank bullitts highspeed pursuit. Jun 06, 2017 merlin rossiter road uk ltd on behalf of emi general music srl.
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