The Great Silence (1968)

STORY – 1
DIRECTOR – 1
ACTOR – 1
MUSIC – 1
CULT – 1

 

Verdict – 5/5

 

Pros –

 

1) Larger than life cult characters of Loco and Silence – both anti-heroes
2) The scene where Silence reveals his scar – bone chilling
3) Ultra-violent western
4) Opening sequence – Silence’s ride through the snow blizzard
5) Silence’s gun -Mauser C96
6) The original climax is frustrating but true to the movie theme
7) The coach scene heavily influenced The Hateful Eight
8) Ennio Morricone – Il Grande Silenzio (Restless)
9) The iconic poster by Giuliano Nistri – spell-bounding !

 

Cons –

 

N/A

 

Quote –

 

“Loco :  You saw that woman shoot first!”

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