Action Cult Classic

Yul Brynner guns for gold in a Spaghetti Western set against the chaos of the Franco-Mexican War.

ADIóS, SABATA

Sabata Aims to Kill

1970 · 01:44:00 · PG-1 · Action / Drama / War / Western · IMDB TMDB

Sabata helps a band of Mexican revolutionaries steal a wagon-load of gold from the occupying Austrian forces of Emperor Maximilian I.

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Quick Answer

What is Adiós, Sabata about?

Adiós, Sabata is a 1970 Italian-Spanish action, drama, war, and western film directed by Gianfranco Parolini about Sabata, a mercenary hired to steal a wagonload of gold from the Austrian army in Mexico, only to discover the job is more complicated than it seems.

Key Facts

Director: Gianfranco Parolini
Writers: Gianfranco Parolini, Renato Izzo
Release: 1970
Runtime: 1h 44m
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Italian
Genres: Action, Drama, War, Western
Also Known As: Adiós Sabata, Adios Sabata, Прощай, Сабата, Nebraska, Original title: Indio Black

The SassyFlix Take

Yul Brynner trades his pharaoh crown for a wide-brimmed hat and a cigar in this sand-and-guns Spaghetti Western. With Gatling guns, gold gone missing, and a flamenco-dancing revolutionary, Adiós, Sabata delivers the genre’s signature mix of double-crosses and explosive style. Expect your shootouts with an extra side of mustache wax.

From the Vault

When the gold turns to sand, Sabata just lights another cigar.

Why Cult

Yul Brynner Sabata Style

Experience Yul Brynner as the iconic gunfighter Sabata, coolly navigating betrayal and scams amid Mexican revolutionaries.

Revolutionary Mexican Setting

Set in the turmoil of Emperor Maximilian I’s Mexico, the film pits outlaws and mercenaries against occupying Austrian forces.

Spaghetti Western Firepower

Packed with Gatling guns, six-shooters, bar brawls, and a flamenco-dancing revolutionary, this is a Spaghetti Western that doesn’t skimp on the firepower or flair.

Double-Crosses & Schemes

Gold turns to sand, and alliances shift as Sabata navigates a maze of robberies, scams, and backstabbing plots.

About This Film

Set in Mexico under the rule of Emperor Maximilian I, Sabata is hired by the guerrilla leader Señor Ocaño to steal a wagonload of gold from the Austrian army. However, when Sabata and his partners Escudo and Ballantine obtain the wagon, they find it is not full of gold but of sand, and that the gold was taken by Austrian Colonel Skimmel. So Sabata plans to steal back the gold.

Film Details

Director Gianfranco Parolini

Writers Gianfranco Parolini, Renato Izzo

Themes & Keywords

Violence Cult Film Explosion Sequel Fight Pistol Machine Gun Evil Revolver Martial Arts Cigar Smoking Gunfight Robbery Showdown Soldier Action Hero

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adiós, Sabata about? +

Adiós, Sabata follows Sabata, a mercenary hired by Mexican revolutionaries to steal gold from the Austrian army, only to discover the gold has been stolen, leading to a new plan to recover it.

When was Adiós, Sabata released? +

Adiós, Sabata was released in 1970.

Who directed Adiós, Sabata? +

Gianfranco Parolini directed Adiós, Sabata.

How long is Adiós, Sabata? +

Adiós, Sabata has a runtime of 104 minutes.

What genre is Adiós, Sabata? +

Adiós, Sabata is an action, drama, war, and western film.

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