A fugitive with no memory returns home, caught in a web of feuds, deception, and gunfights.
THE UNHOLY FOUR
Having been broken out of prison by bank robbers, an amnesiac is joined by three other convicts in a visit to his hometown, where he is caught in a feud between his family and the father of one of the robbers.
Quick Answer
The Unholy Four is a 1970 Italian Western film directed by Enzo Barboni about an amnesiac fugitive and three other convicts who return to his hometown, where he becomes entangled in a violent family feud.
Programmer's Pick
Enzo Barboni delivers a Spaghetti Western with amnesia, arson, and family vendettas in the mix. The Unholy Four isn’t just about who draws fastest, but who remembers the truth first. Expect bar fights, shootouts, and plenty of double-crosses—Italian style.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Enzo Barboni
- Writers
- Mario Di Nardo, George Eastman, Franco Rosetti
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Western
- Also Known As
- Chuck Moll, Ciakmull, Le bâtard de Dodge City, Django - Die Nacht der langen Messer, The Unholy Four, Ciakmull - L'uomo della vendetta (original title)
Why This Matters
This film marks the directorial debut of Enzo Barboni, previously known as a respected cinematographer, and features a notable production shift when Barboni replaced Ferdinando Baldi after a dispute with producer Manolo Bolognini over casting.
Cast & Crew
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Chuck Moll's memory loss isn't just a character quirk—it's the fulcrum for shifting loyalties and Western intrigue.
A classic Western blood feud drives the action, with rival clans scheming and manipulating the vulnerable Moll.
Stylish gunfights, bar brawls, and saloon showdowns set the tone, firmly planting this film in the Spaghetti Western tradition.
Four convicts on the run mean you get a mix of personalities, motives, and plenty of tension on the trail back to Oxaca.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Unholy Four released? +
The Unholy Four was released in 1970.
Who directed The Unholy Four? +
The Unholy Four was directed by Enzo Barboni.
How long is The Unholy Four? +
The Unholy Four has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is The Unholy Four? +
The Unholy Four is a Western film.
Where can I watch The Unholy Four? +
You can watch The Unholy Four on SassyFlix.
How is Chuck Moll’s amnesia used against him in Oxaca? +
Lion Udo, whose family has a feud with Moll's, exploits Chuck's memory loss by turning him against his own kin.