They Call Him Cemetery (1971) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Title: They Call Him Cemetery (1971)

Alternate Title: Gli fumavano le Colt… lo chiamavano Camposanto

Genre: Spaghetti Western, Comedy

Plot Synopsis:
John and George McIntire, two naive brothers, arrive in a lawless western town to reunite with their father. After inadvertently clashing with a gang of extortionists, they find themselves in peril. A mysterious gunfighter, known as Cemetery, steps in to assist them, leading to a series of confrontations and alliances.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Giuliano Carnimeo (credited as Anthony Ascott)
• Writer: Enzo Barboni
• Cast:
  • Gianni Garko as Camposanto (Ace of Hearts)
  • William Berger as Duke
  • Chris Chittell as John McIntire
  • John Fordyce as George McIntire
  • Ugo Fangareggi as Pedro

IMDb Link:
They Call Him Cemetery (1971)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Various Spaghetti – ★★★☆☆
   “Mere months after bringing their wonderful Sartana series to a close, Gianni Garko and director Giuliano Carnimeo teamed up once again, this time for a film about not one, but two unstoppable gunfighters. However, in comparison to Garko’s legendary Sartana, Cemetery comes across as a little stale.”
2. Once Upon a Time in a Western – ★★★☆☆
   “Director Giuliano Carnimeo serves up a neat mix of comedy and action and tosses in a few original Spaghetti touches along the way. However, the tone is inconsistent at times, and the film drags in parts.”
3. Mark Franklin – ★★☆☆☆
   “Gianni Garko as Camposanto (Ace of Hearts) in They Called Him Cemetery (1971). While the performances are strong, the narrative lacks the sharpness and wit that made other Spaghetti Westerns stand out.”

Meta Description:
They Call Him Cemetery (1971), also known as Gli fumavano le Colt… lo chiamavano Camposanto, is an Italian Spaghetti Western directed by Giuliano Carnimeo. The film follows two naive brothers who, after clashing with a gang of extortionists, receive aid from a mysterious gunfighter named Cemetery.