Slapstick scheming and family treachery ride tall in this Italo Western caper.
FATHER JACKLEG
Con Man - Swindler - Chicken Thief! When it Came to Stealing He Forged the Book!
A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps.
Father Jackleg is a 1972 Italian-Spanish action-comedy western directed by Enzo G. Castellari about a con man who inherits a gold mine and tries to outwit his scheming family.
Synopsis
Why Cult
This Italian-Spanish mashup delivers slapstick and satire in equal measure, riffing on classic Western tropes with a comic twist.
A dysfunctional clan of hustlers all angle to steal the gold, making for a parade of audacious scams and betrayals.
Jack Palance brings his trademark grit and wry humor to the lawless landscape as Buck Santini.
Expect plenty of physical comedy and sitcom energy as cons and double-crosses escalate toward chaos.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is Father Jackleg about? +
Father Jackleg follows a con man who inherits a gold mine and, believing it worthless, tries to trick others into buying it, only to find his scheming family wants it for themselves.
When was Father Jackleg released? +
Father Jackleg was released in 1972.
Who directed Father Jackleg? +
Father Jackleg was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
How long is Father Jackleg? +
Father Jackleg has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is Father Jackleg? +
Father Jackleg is an action, comedy, and western film.
Where can I watch Father Jackleg? +
Father Jackleg is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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