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A fugitive with no memory returns home, caught in a web of feuds, deception, and gunfights.

THE UNHOLY FOUR

1970 · 1h 35m · NR · Western · IMDB TMDB

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

What is The Unholy Four about?

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

In the aftermath of a daring bank heist and a fire set as a diversion, four inmates seize the chaos as a chance to escape from prison. Among them is Chuck Moll, a young man suffering from amnesia, whose only clue to his past is a vague memory of his hometown, Oxaca. Joined by his fellow fugitives, Moll returns to Oxaca, only to find himself a pawn in a longstanding feud between his own family and the powerful Udo clan. As old enemies seek to exploit his memory loss, Moll must navigate shifting alliances, hidden motives, and the violent codes of the Spaghetti Western frontier.

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.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Enzo Barboni Writers: Mario Di Nardo +2 more

Why Cult

Amnesiac Antihero

Chuck Moll's memory loss isn't just a character quirk—it's the fulcrum for shifting loyalties and Western intrigue.

Family Feud Dynamics

A classic Western blood feud drives the action, with rival clans scheming and manipulating the vulnerable Moll.

Italo Western Style

Stylish gunfights, bar brawls, and saloon showdowns set the tone, firmly planting this film in the Spaghetti Western tradition.

Ensemble of Escapees

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.

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