D, S: Enzo Barboni; C: Aldo Giordani; M: G. & M. De Angelis; with: Mario Girotti, Carlo Pedersoli, Yanti Sommer, Harry Carey Jr., Tony Norton

The brothers Bambino (Carlo Pedersoli) and Trinità (Mario Girotti) don’t like each other any more after their last failed coup. During the annual family re-union this conflict threatens to escalate, but Pops (Harry Carey Jr.) saves peace by pretending being fatally ill. He dictates his last will: Both brothers shall save family honour among thieves, and Bambi has to educate Trinità to be a respectable horse thief. Education becomes more difficult than expected, because Trinità doesn’t like to follow Bambi’s rules. For carmouflage they pass themselves off as secret agents in service for the government, but they attract the attention of Col. Parker (Emilio Delle Piane). Parker, who smuggles weapons, tries to corrupt the “agents”. But Bambi and Trinità start to interest for the affairs of the Colonel.

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The Coffinnail says:

Well, folx, that’s the reference in the field of the SW comedy. The gags are built and staged carefully; the plot sometimes is a bit illogical, but tempo is high over the whole length. To me Barbone is the Leone of the SW comedy: Instead of the colts, the fists are speaking. The production is first-class and perfectly timed, simply everything fits: From the de-Angelis-score to the good camerawork up to the straight cutting – finest ware. That deserves a top rating.

Rating: $$$$$

Bodycount

None, but masses of teeth-losses, fractures and bruises

Explicit Brutalities:

- The porkfest in the noble restaurant

Luv’:

2/10 (Mario Girotti is ensnares Yanti Sommer)