Action Cult Classic

Obsession and betrayal scorch under the Spanish sun in this romantic Spaghetti Western.

MAN, PRIDE AND VENGEANCE

Man, Pride and Vengeance

1967 · 01:40:00 · NR · Action / Drama / Romance / Western · IMDB TMDB

A Spanish army officer, Don Jose, stationed in Seville, meets and begins a relationship with a mysterious gypsy, Carmen. After he discovers she has cheated on him with his Lieutenant, he kills the officer and flees the city with Carmen. He recovers from his wounds and is forced to begin the life of a bandit.

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Quick Answer

What is Man, Pride and Vengeance about?

Man, Pride and Vengeance is a 1967 Germany-Italy action, drama, romance, and western film directed by Luigi Bazzoni about a Spanish soldier whose passion for a mysterious gypsy woman leads him down a tragic path of jealousy, murder, and banditry.

Key Facts

Director: Luigi Bazzoni
Writers: Prosper Mérimée, Luigi Bazzoni, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Release: 1967
Runtime: 1h 40m
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Western
Also Known As: Der Mann, der Stolz, die Rache, Pride and Vengeance, L'uomo, With Django Comes Death

The SassyFlix Take

Franco Nero trades his Django poncho for military stripes in this sultry, blood-soaked adaptation of Prosper Mérimée’s classic. With Tina Aumont’s Carmen sparking chaos and Klaus Kinski lurking as a dangerously charismatic lieutenant, this is a Spaghetti Western where love is a loaded weapon and nobody escapes unscathed.

From the Vault

When Franco Nero’s buttons start popping, you know someone’s getting stabbed—emotionally or otherwise.

Why Cult

Spaghetti Western Romance

A rare blend of fiery romance and gunsmoke, this film injects Spanish sensuality into the usually arid Spaghetti Western landscape.

Franco Nero Cast

Franco Nero commands the screen as Don José, leading a cast that includes the enigmatic Tina Aumont and the ever-intense Klaus Kinski.

Carmen Reimagined

The legendary tale of Carmen gets a gritty, tragic twist—expect doomed lovers, knife fights, and a femme fatale whose allure is as lethal as any six-shooter.

Historical Seville Setting

Set against the sun-drenched streets and smoky taverns of 1830s Seville, the film evokes a world where passion rules and fates unravel.

About This Film

When stalwart Spanish soldier Don José meets the stunningly beautiful Carmen, he becomes instantly obsessed with the mysterious gypsy woman. After discovering she has cheated on him with his Lieutenant, Jose kills the officer during a brawl and flees the city. Forced to become a bandit, Jose partners with Carmen's villainous husband Garcia to rob a stagecoach and prove his love for the seductive femme fatale.

Film Details

Director Luigi Bazzoni

Writers Prosper Mérimée, Luigi Bazzoni, Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Themes & Keywords

Murder Prostitute Stabbed To Death Fistfight Seduction Beach Love Love Triangle Femme Fatale Promiscuous Woman Soldier Widow Dynamite Street Shootout Death Of Protagonist Italo Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man, Pride and Vengeance about? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance follows Don José, a Spanish soldier in Seville, whose love for the seductive Carmen spirals into obsession, murder, and a life among bandits after he discovers her betrayal.

When was Man, Pride and Vengeance released? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance was released in 1967.

Who directed Man, Pride and Vengeance? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance was directed by Luigi Bazzoni.

How long is Man, Pride and Vengeance? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Man, Pride and Vengeance? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance is an action, drama, romance, and western film.

Where can I watch Man, Pride and Vengeance? +

Man, Pride and Vengeance is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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