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My Name Is Nobody (1973), Director: Tonino Valerii, rated PG

Nobody, but "Nobody," knows the trouble he's in!

Film ClipStarring: Terence Hill, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin, R. G. Armstrong, Leo Gordon, Geoffrey Lewis, Steve Kanaly, Karl Braun

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You shine like the door of a whorehouse. A blind man could spot you ten miles off." – Jack Beauregard

Why watch this? The scene in the bar where Nobody is given shot after shot.

Plot Summary: Aging gunman Jack Beauregard desires to retire peacefully in Europe, but a mysterious younger gunfighter, who calls himself "Nobody", idolizes Beauregard and insists he must achieve legendary status before leaving the West. Nobody tries to persuade Beauregard into a final, epic confrontation against the fearsome Wild Bunch gang, hoping to immortalize him in history. As Beauregard seeks to avoid this fate, Nobody persistently follows him, demonstrating surprising skill and a determined plan to make his hero a legend.

Dad's Preview: This is one Italian Western that did not feature Clint Eastwood. The plot revolves around an aging gunfighter trying to retire, and a young gunfighter, called "Nobody", who insists that his hero must go out in a "blaze of glory". This has some of the best gun-skill tricks on film, all played in a very whimsical way; the film itself is almost a comedy. Regardless, it's fun to watch, especially due to a memorable Morricone soundtrack and the steady hand of the graceful Henry Fonda. There are two sequels, too.


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