One of the most ambitious spaghetti westerns, The Forgotten Pistolero is a retelling of the Greek legend of Orestes, who avenges the murder of his father with the help of his friend and former mentor Pylades and his sister Electra. In Baldi’s movie, Orestes is called Sebastian, a man living on his own. One day a wounded stranger called Rafael/Pylades takes shelter in his house and tells him that he, Sebastian, is the son of a Mexican general who was murdered by his wife and her lover. Sebastian has no recollection of the massacre, but the tolling of the bells announcing the Ave Maria bring back fragmented memories. Finally Sebastian is re-united with his sister Isabella and together they avenge the murder of their father. The film is a bit confusing from time to time, with a storyline that seems over-complicated for a spaghetti western, but patient and attentive viewers are rewarded. The Forgotten Pistolero is also known for Roberto Pregadio’s awesome score.
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Forgotten Pistolero Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Luciana Paluzzi
She was 32, now 86 years old
|
as Anna Carrasco |
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Pietro Martellanza
He was 31, 71 years old when he died
|
as Rafael Garcia |
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Luciano Rossi
He was 34, 70 years old when he died
|
as Juanito / Ignacio |
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Pilar Velázquez
She was 23, now 78 years old
|
as Isabella Carrasco |
|
José Suárez
He was 50, 61 years old when he died
|
as Genaral Juan Carrasco |
|
Piero Lulli
He was 46, 68 years old when he died
|
as Francsico |
|
Alberto de Mendoza
He was 46, 88 years old when he died
|
as Tomas |
|
Barbara Nelli
She was 16, now 71 years old
|
as Conchita |
|
Franco Pesce
He was 79, 85 years old when he died
|
as Tequila |
|
Leonard Mann
He was 22, 33 years old when he died
|
as Sebastian Carrasco |
|
Mirella Pamphili
She was 22, now 77 years old
|
as Inez |
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Enzo Fiermonte
He was 61, 84 years old when he died
|
as Padre |
Forgotten Pistolero Crew
