Keoma
Director: Enzo G. Castellari
Actors: Franco Nero, William Berger, Olga Karlatos
PlotA rugged half-breed gunslinger, after fighting in the Civil War, returns to his hometown to find it ravaged by a deadly plague and tyrannical rule. He discovers that the town is under the grip of Caldwell, a brutal land baron who, along with his sadistic henchmen, enforces a reign of terror over the frightened inhabitants. Upon visiting his old homestead, he reunites with his Native American stepfather and realizes that his stepbrothers have allied themselves with Caldwell. They harbor resentment and a deep-rooted jealousy towards their half-brother, leading to an inevitable familial clash.
Determined to restore justice and bring peace, the gunslinger allies himself with a pregnant woman who seeks refuge from the ensuing chaos. The widow pleads for help in protecting her unborn child from the indiscriminate violence plaguing the town. Unfazed by the overwhelming odds, the enigmatic hero sets out to dismantle Caldwell's cruel regime. Haunted by memories of his past and guided by a sense of destiny, he resolutely challenges both the corrupt authorities and his own blood kin to redeem his homeland from its dire state.
Writers: George Eastman, Mino Roli, Nico Ducci
Release Date: 25 Nov 1976
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: Italian, English
Home Video Reviews
"Arrow Video's Blu-ray of 'Keoma' offers top-tier technical merits and impressive supplements, revitalizing this adventurous Spaghetti Western despite its divisive score."
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