Mercenary Sabata takes on the Austrian army and a wagonload of deception in Revolution-era Mexico.
ADIóS, SABATA
Sabata Aims to Kill
Sabata helps a band of Mexican revolutionaries steal a wagon-load of gold from the occupying Austrian forces of Emperor Maximilian I.
Quick Answer
Adiós, Sabata is a 1970 Italian-Spanish action western directed by Gianfranco Parolini about a gunfighter hired to steal a wagonload of gold from the Austrian army in Mexico, only to discover a double-cross.
Programmer's Pick
Adiós, Sabata fires on all barrels—literally and figuratively. With Yul Brynner swaggering through Mexico’s revolution, and a plot full of double-crosses and Gatling guns, it’s Spaghetti Western excess in its most gold-plated form.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Gianfranco Parolini
- Writers
- Gianfranco Parolini, Renato Izzo
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Adiós Sabata, Adios Sabata, Прощай, Сабата, Nebraska, Original title: Indio Black, sai che ti dico: Sei un gran figlio di...
Why This Matters
As the second entry in Gianfranco Parolini's Sabata Trilogy, this Spaghetti Western is notable for featuring Yul Brynner in the lead role, replacing Lee Van Cleef from the first and third films.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Sabata is hired by Mexican guerrillas to steal gold from the Austrian army, blending war drama with classic western larceny.
Yul Brynner brings his signature cool to the role of the mercenary anti-hero facing off against imperial forces.
From gunfights to barroom brawls, the film revels in the hallmarks of Italian-Spanish westerns—including explosive action and ruthless schemes.
The story unfolds in Mexico during Emperor Maximilian I’s rule, mixing real history with western mythos.
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Questions from the Vault
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.
Where can I watch Adiós, Sabata? +
You can watch Adiós, Sabata on SassyFlix.
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