---
title: "His Name Was Holy Ghost"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/his-name-was-holy-ghost-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 151419
imdb_id: "tt0065991"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

His Name Was Holy Ghost is a 1972 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by Giuliano Carnimeo and starring Gianni Garko. Released in Italy on March 30, 1972, the film is also known by the titles Uomo avvisato mezzo ammazzato... parola di Spirito Santo, Y le llamaban El Halcón, They Call Him Holy Ghost, and El halcón de Sierra Madre. The story centers on the Holy Ghost, a supernatural gunfighter dressed in white and with a dove sitting on his shoulder. With his sidekick, the Holy Ghost rescues some farmers from the fortified prison of the evil General Ubarte. Later, the Holy Ghost raids the castle again for gold treasure, aided by some local prostitutes. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes and falls into the Western genre.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Giuliano Carnimeo
- **Networks / Studios**: Astro C.C., Lea Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gianni Garko** as *Holy Ghost*
- **Pilar Velázquez** as *Juana Mendoza*
- **Cris Huerta** as *Carezza*
- **Poldo Bendandi** as *General Ubarte*
- **Paolo Gozlino** as *Samuel Crow*
- **George Rigaud** as *Don Firmino Mendoza*
- **Carlo Gaddi** as *Captain Fiesta*
- **Franco Pesce** as *Eufemio Hernandez*
- **Dada Gallotti** as *Mae*
- **Nello Pazzafini** as *Colonel Cortacabeza*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch His Name Was Holy Ghost online?
His Name Was Holy Ghost is currently available to watch or stream on The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is His Name Was Holy Ghost worth watching?
His Name Was Holy Ghost holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie His Name Was Holy Ghost and when was it released?
His Name Was Holy Ghost is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed His Name Was Holy Ghost?
His Name Was Holy Ghost was directed by Giuliano Carnimeo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [His Name Was Holy Ghost — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/151419)
- [His Name Was Holy Ghost - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Name_Was_Holy_Ghost)
- [His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065991/fullcredits/)
- [His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/151419-uomo-avvisato-mezzo-ammazzato-parola-di-spirito-santo/cast)
- [His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/his-name-was-holy-ghost/credits)

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