Quick Answer
Wanted Sabata is a 1970 Italian action-thriller Western directed by Roberto Mauri about a man named Sabata who is framed for murder and must prove his innocence while hunted by a villainous bounty hunter.
Programmer's Pick
Wanted Sabata delivers classic Italo Western action with a dash of intrigue—there’s a framed hero, a devious bounty hunter, and enough jailhouse shenanigans to keep your spurs spinning. If you like your justice frontier-style, with a side of mistaken identity, this one’s got your number.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Watch Sabata fight to clear his name after being falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit.
Jim Sparrow isn’t just any bounty hunter—he’s the kind who murders his own brother and shifts the blame.
A prime slice of spaghetti western flair, complete with dramatic escapes, shootouts, and shifting loyalties.
The film kicks off with a high-stakes escape from the gallows, setting the tone for a non-stop chase.
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Sabata is framed for murder by Jim Sparrow
Villainous bounty hunter framing and pursuit
Sabata is hunted and nearly executed for crimes he did not commit
Frontier town and surrounding areas
Questions from the Vault
When was Wanted Sabata released? +
Wanted Sabata was released in 1970.
Who directed Wanted Sabata? +
Wanted Sabata was directed by Roberto Mauri.
How long is Wanted Sabata? +
Wanted Sabata has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is Wanted Sabata? +
Wanted Sabata is an action, thriller, and western film.
Where can I watch Wanted Sabata? +
Wanted Sabata is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How does Sabata escape execution? +
Just as Sabata is about to be hanged, a mysterious man throws him a gun, enabling a dramatic escape.
Who frames Sabata and why? +
Jim Sparrow, a villainous bounty hunter, frames Sabata for murdering his own brother in order to pin the crime on him.
