Gunslinger's Revenge 1998

Overview

Gunslinger's Revenge is a 1998 Italian Western film directed by Giovanni Veronesi. Known in Italy as Il mio West, the movie features a cast that includes Leonardo Pieraccioni, Harvey Keitel, and David Bowie. The screenplay was written by Veronesi and Pieraccioni, drawing inspiration from a novel by Vincenzo Pardini. The story follows an old West farmer, his Indian wife, and their half-breed son whose peaceful life is disrupted by the unexpected return of the boy's father. Although the father is a former gunslinger who intends to retire, his presence is not welcomed by the family. The situation escalates when a second gunslinger arrives in town with the specific goal of forcing the father into a violent confrontation. The film, which is categorized as both a Western and a comedy, has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes. It received a United States release on September 6, 2005, and carries a PG-13 rating. The production explores themes of past conflict and the difficulty of leaving behind a life of violence.