Run, Man, Run!
by Sergio Sollima
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Actor: Donald O'Brien, John Ireland, Linda Veras, Marco Guglielmi, Tomas MilianDirector: Sergio Sollima
Brand: WEA DES Moines Video
Cinematographer: Guglielmo Mancori
Writer: Sergio Sollima
Editor: Tatiana Casini Morigi
Producer: Aldo Pomilia
Producer: Alvaro Mancori
Producer: Anna Maria Chretien
Writer: Pompeo De Angelis
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Italian (Original Language)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-04-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 581037
Studio: Blue Underground
DVD Reviews of Run, Man, Run!
DVD Review: Offbeat and quirky, even for an Italian Western
Summary: 4 Stars
Disclaimer: This film is included in the Gunslinger Western Collection, which is the version I saw. As such, I cannot comment on the quality of the item offered on this product page. My review is concerned with the entertainment value of the film only.
While it still hits all the staples of the Italian Western genre, 'Run, Man, Run' is notable for the first of it's kind that I've seen to step out of the Django/Sartana/Man with no name gunfighter convention. There is still gunfights and gunfighters, but in a supporting role, and instead the lead is taken over by a slippery scoundrel, a thief and knife-thrower named Cuchillo. This was actually somewhat jarring at first, but as the film progressed, I began to appreciate its differences. Like most of its kind, the plot of 'Run, Man, Run' is too convoluted to accurately summarize in only a few words - as a hint, I'll just say there is a lot of gold, which is meant to supply Mexican revolutionaries, and several different parties dying to get at it. Cuchillo hears the location of the gold from the lips of a dying man, and from there on, it's 'Run, Cuchillo, run', as gunslingers, bandits, French operatives, and even the Salvation Army chase after him, ready to pry the gold from his cold, dead hands if need be.
This film is a pleasant surprise - almost everyone involved hits a high note, especially Milian and his devoted, ruthless intended Dolores (Chelo Alonso is hot, hot, hot). The product description touts John Ireland's performance, and I agree that he chews up the scenery - for the entire five minutes or so that he's in the film. The others range from fair to good, with bandit leader Riza (prolific character actor Nello Pazzafini) enjoyable in a minor role - Donald O'Brien, as the former sheriff and revolutionary Cassidy...not so much. At any rate, 'Run, Man, Run' conforms to these films' habits of mixing and matching surprising and offbeat elements - sometimes forcing a belly laugh from me when I wasn't expecting it - which is part of their charm. In fact, 'Run' is more of a comedy/adventure - but not in the slapstick mode of the 'Trinity' films, as it's mixed together with several violent and graphic scenes of the grim Mexican experience during the revolution. The first five minutes of 'Run' illustrates what I'm talking about - I don't want to spoil it, but I get a chuckle thinking about it even now. Gallows humor, I think is appropriate to describe it.
In short, I think it's safe to say that if Italian Westerns haven't impressed you in the past, then you shouldn't expect much different from this one. But those who do will find an alternate take on the genre, or at least told from a different point of view (sort of if Tuco had been the primary viewpoint in 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly). It has its weaknesses - although I enjoy both genres, the Italian Western is similar to Noir films. In both cases, I haven't yet seen any director completely live up to the potential inherent in the material (I'm not saying it isn't out there - I just haven't seen it). But perhaps their weaknesses are inextricable from their strengths. Either way, this one is highly recommended for genre fans - and even those who aren't may still find it funny and enjoyable.
The version of the film I saw was put out by Pop Flix, and also times out at 2 hours, as well as having an aspect ratio of 2.35:1. This tallies with the Blue Underground release offered on this product page, though BU has some extras that I think deserve consideration. Usually these types of films are completely serviceable in these multi-pack releases - and the Pop Flix transfer is certainly acceptable - but it's dubbed, and BU lists Italian w/English subtitles as an option. Also included is an interview with Milian and the director Sergio Sollima, and a documentary about Italian Westerns. With the inclusion of these extras, I would suggest that collectors of Italian Westerns should at least check out the individual release first.
Description of Run, Man, Run!
RUN MAN RUN - DVD MovieLittle known outside Europe, this picaresque spaghetti Western is among the most entertaining of the breed. Tomas Milian plays Cuchillo ("little knife"), an irrepressible scamp at large in post-Juarista Mexico who becomes custodian of a secret: where to find the fortune in gold meant to bankroll the people's revolution against the repressive Diaz regime. Now, Cuchillo is not politically minded. Cassidy (Donal O'Brien), a Texas gunfighter, used to be, but he's weary of fighting noble battles and wouldn't mind having that gold himself. Both characters wrestle with their inconvenient better instincts while tilting with a variety of adversaries. Directed by Sergio Sollima (The Big Gundown), Run, Man, Run! boasts an elegant mise en scène almost worthy of Leone. The exuberant score is by Ennio Morricone, no matter what the credits say, and Milian's theme song became an anthem for student protestors in 1968. John Ireland contributes a charismatic cameo as a populist generale. --Richard T. Jameson
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