'Sabata' begins with a compelling exuberant country tune, in which people chant 'Ehi amico... c'è Sabata, hai chiuso!
Compared to the great Spaghetti Westerns this was a waste of time, glad I didn't have to pay for the box set. Rent firstI saw this years ago in the theater when it came out upon release and my first impression still stands.
Lee Van Cleef makes an appearance in another spaghetti western (and boy was he churning them out during this period) as a solider of fortune Sabata looking to squeeze out $100,000, which was contained in an army safe that was stolen. To only be retrieved by Sabata.
The original "Sabata" is just good, solid Spaghetti Western escapism directed with flair by Gianfranco Parolini. It benefits from an interesting bunch of characters, "good" guys and bad guys alike, characters who are all zestfully played by a well chosen cast.
Sabata is directed by Gianfranco Parolini (AKA: Frank Kramer) and Parolini co-writes the screenplay with Renato Izzo. It stars Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, Ignazio Spalla, Aldo Canti, Franco Ressel and Antonio Gradoli.
A highly entertaining blend of Spaghetti Western aesthetics with 'Wld Wild West'-style action and gadgets. Two hours of pure fun.
That title translates as Hey buddy...That's Sabata.
I watched this for the first time last night and really enjoyed it its the best western I've seen for a while I'm surprised it hasn,t got more of a following.it stars lee van cleef as sabata a gunslinger with a unique arsenal (how cool is that derringer) who rights wrongs done by criminal elements.
Sabata is a gem as it is unique among other spaghetti westerns. Lee Van Cleef gives probably his best performance and the film is high on action.
