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A spectral gunslinger haunts the Wild West, seeking vengeance for a Civil War betrayal.

DJANGO THE BASTARD

From Hell... the Stranger Comes Back!

1969 · 1h 39m · R · Action / Drama / Horror / Western · IMDB TMDB

A Confederate soldier returns from the dead to take revenge on three officers who betrayed his unit in battle.

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What is Django the Bastard about?

Django the Bastard is a 1969 Italian action, drama, horror, and western film directed by Sergio Garrone about a mysterious stranger seeking terrifying revenge on former Confederate officers who betrayed their unit during the Civil War.

Synopsis

A mysterious stranger appears to take terrifying revenge on former Confederate officers who during the Civil War betrayed and were responsible for the massacre of their unit.
Details & Specs
Director
Sergio Garrone
Writers
Sergio Garrone, Anthony Steffen
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Django the Bastard, Django the Avenger, The Strangers Gundown, Stranger's Gundown, Django, o bastardo

Why Cult

Vengeful Ghost Cowboy

A Confederate soldier returns from the dead, blurring the line between classic western antiheroes and supernatural horror.

Gothic Spaghetti Western

This Italo Western adds a gothic twist, infusing the dusty streets and duels with an eerie, morbid atmosphere.

Civil War Revenge

The plot hinges on Civil War betrayals, with Django targeting the officers responsible for a massacre, raising the stakes above your average shootout.

Nihilistic Tone

Themes of nihilism, misanthropy, and pessimism set this western apart, offering a bleak vision of the postwar frontier.

Questions from the Vault

What is Django the Bastard about? +

A mysterious stranger appears to take terrifying revenge on former Confederate officers who during the Civil War betrayed and were responsible for the massacre of their unit.

When was Django the Bastard released? +

Django the Bastard was released in 1969.

Who directed Django the Bastard? +

Sergio Garrone directed Django the Bastard.

How long is Django the Bastard? +

Django the Bastard has a runtime of 99 minutes.

What genre is Django the Bastard? +

Django the Bastard is an action, drama, horror, and western film.

Where can I watch Django the Bastard? +

You can watch Django the Bastard on SassyFlix.

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