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Django (1966)

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About this film

Django , directed by Sergio Corbucci , is a spaghetti western film that premiered in Italy on April 6, 1966 . It stars Franco Nero in a breakthrough role, alongside Loredana Nusciak and José Bódalo . The film's plot revolves around Django, a Union soldier-turned-drifter, who becomes embroiled in a violent feud between Confederate soldiers and Mexican bandits, with an iconic coffin in tow. The film centers on Django, a mysterious man who drags a coffin behind him. After rescuing a mixed-race prostitute named María , Django becomes embroiled in the conflict between the racist ex-Confederate officer Major Jackson and a group of Mexican revolutionaries led by Hugo . As the plot unfolds, Django confronts Jackson and his gang, leading to a series of violent encounters and revenge-driven actions.

Directors & creators

Sergio Corbucci

Subjects

Spaghetti Western, violence, revenge, racism, moral ambiguity

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