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An amnesiac gunfighter seeks answers, justice, and a hidden fortune in a world of shifting alliances.

THE MAN CALLED NOON

From The Pen Of The Greatest Western Writer In America Today -- Louis L'Amour

1973 · 1h 38m · R · Drama / Mystery / Western · IMDB TMDB

An amnesiac gunfighter, aided by a sympathetic outlaw, tries to discover his own identity and past.

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What is The Man Called Noon about?

The Man Called Noon is a 1973 Italy/Spain/UK drama, mystery, and western film directed by Peter Collinson about an amnesiac gunfighter, aided by an outlaw, who searches for his lost identity and the secrets of his past.

Programmer's Pick

Saddle up for a Spaghetti Western that swaps six-gun bravado for a psychological tangle. Between amnesia, ghost towns, and a fortune on the line, The Man Called Noon serves up desert grit with sly intrigue and a dash of European style.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Man Called Noon centers on a gunfighter suffering from amnesia, adrift in a perilous and unfamiliar landscape. With only fragmented memories and the aid of Rimes, an outlaw who chooses to help rather than hinder, Noon begins piecing together the tragic events that have shaped his fate. As he learns of the murder of his wife and child and the possible existence of a hidden fortune, Noon attracts the attention of Judge Niland and Peg Cullane, figures eager to thwart his quest for both answers and retribution. Only Fan Davidge, a resilient woman residing in a desolate ghost town, offers genuine support. This Spaghetti Western blends classic elements of mystery, revenge, and shifting loyalties, creating a tale full of suspense and peril.

Details & Specs

Director
Peter Collinson
Writers
Scot Finch, Louis L'Amour, Antonio Recoder
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Language
English, French
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Western
Also Known As
Original title: Un hombre llamado Noon

Why This Matters

This film adapts a 1970 novel by prolific Western author Louis L'Amour and features direction by Peter Collinson, with leading roles for Richard Crenna and Stephen Boyd.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Peter Collinson Writers: Scot Finch +2 more
Richard Crenna Richard Crenna Noon Stephen Boyd Stephen Boyd Rimes Rosanna Schiaffino Rosanna Schiaffino Fan Davidge Farley Granger Farley Granger Judge Niland Patty Shepard Patty Shepard Peg Cullane Ángel del Pozo Ángel del Pozo Ben Janish Howard Ross Howard Ross Bayles Aldo Sambrell Aldo Sambrell Kissling José Jaspe José Jaspe Henneker Charly Bravo Charly Bravo Lang Ricardo Palacios Ricardo Palacios Brakeman Fernando Hilbeck Fernando Hilbeck Ford José Canalejas José Canalejas Cherry Julián Ugarte Julián Ugarte Christobal César Burner César Burner Charlie Barta Barri Barta Barri Mexican AT Adolfo Thous Old Mexican Bruce M. Fischer Bruce M. Fischer Ranch Hand

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Why Cult

Amnesiac Gunfighter

Watch as Noon, a tough-as-nails gunman with no memory, tries to assemble the scattered pieces of his own identity.

Spaghetti Western Mystery

Classic Italo Western aesthetics meet a twisty drama-mystery driven by vengeance and lost memories.

Ghost Town Intrigue

Part of the action simmers in a haunting ghost town, giving stakes and shootouts a distinctly eerie backdrop.

Villains and Antiheroes

Scheming judges, greedy foes, and morally murky allies keep Noon’s journey unpredictable.

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Trigger

Noon's amnesia and search for identity

Threat

Scheming judge and greedy adversaries

Effect

Attempts to prevent Noon from uncovering his past and hidden fortune

Setting

Ghost town and western frontier

Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Man Called Noon? +

The Man Called Noon was directed by Peter Collinson.

How long is The Man Called Noon? +

The Man Called Noon has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is The Man Called Noon? +

The Man Called Noon is a film that blends drama, mystery, and western genres.

Where can I watch The Man Called Noon? +

You can watch The Man Called Noon on SassyFlix.

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