Description
Rita of the West - DVD Release | A Musical Spaghetti Western Adventure
Product Information
- UPC: 5999883341087
- Product Type: DVD
- Region: 2 PAL DVD
- Audio: Hungarian and Italian
- Subtitle: Hungarian Only
- Playtime: 97 minutes
- Release Year: 1967
Overview
"Rita of the West" (original title: Little Rita nel West, also known as Crazy Westerners) is a unique 1967 Italian musicarello-spaghetti western directed by Ferdinando Baldi. The film cleverly blends classic western tropes with musical numbers and comedy, making it a standout example of the 1960s Italian "musicarello" genre.
Starring the energetic Italian pop star Rita Pavone as the bold and spirited Little Rita, the story follows her adventures in the Wild West as she fights evil and uses not only her gun but her voice to leave a mark. Along the way, she meets the enigmatic Black Star, portrayed by Terence Hill, who adds charm and intrigue to the story.
With its playful take on western clichés, colorful sets, lively music, and charismatic performances, "Rita of the West" stands out as a cult classic in Italian cinema — both a fun parody and a musical journey through the Old West.
Hungarian Translation - Overview (Áttekintés)
"Rita a Vadnyugaton" (eredeti cím: Little Rita nel West, más néven Crazy Westerners) egy különleges, 1967-es olasz zenés spagettiwestern, amelyet Ferdinando Baldi rendezett. A film egyedi módon ötvözi a klasszikus western motívumokat zenés betétekkel és vígjátéki elemekkel, így a "musicarello" műfaj egyik figyelemre méltó darabja.
A főszerepben Rita Pavone, a kor híres olasz popsztárja látható, aki a vagány és energikus Little Rita karakterét alakítja. Hősnőként a Vadnyugat világában boldogul, miközben a gonoszok ellen harcol, és nemcsak pisztolyával, hanem énekhangjával is lenyűgözi ellenfeleit. Története során találkozik a rejtélyes Black Starral (Terence Hill), aki új fordulatot hoz az eseményekbe.
A film játékosan parodizálja a western kliséket, miközben látványos díszletekkel, színes karakterekkel és fülbemászó zenékkel szórakoztat. Ez a különleges hangulat és stílus teszi a filmet a korszak kultikus alkotásává.
Italian Translation - Overview
"Rita of the West" (titolo originale: Little Rita nel West, noto anche come Crazy Westerners) è un film italiano unico del 1967, appartenente al genere musicarello-spaghetti western, diretto da Ferdinando Baldi. Il film fonde abilmente i classici elementi del western con numeri musicali e comicità, rappresentando un esempio emblematico del genere musicarello degli anni ’60 in Italia.
Protagonista è l’energica pop star italiana Rita Pavone, nei panni della coraggiosa e vivace Little Rita, che nel selvaggio West combatte il male usando non solo la pistola, ma anche la sua voce inconfondibile. Durante la sua avventura incontra l’enigmatico Black Star, interpretato da Terence Hill, che aggiunge fascino e mistero alla storia.
Con il suo approccio giocoso ai cliché del western, scenografie colorate, musiche travolgenti e interpretazioni carismatiche, Rita of the West si distingue come un cult del cinema italiano – una parodia divertente e un viaggio musicale attraverso il Vecchio West.
Product Features
- Audio Options: Available in Hungarian and Italian
- Subtitle Language: Hungarian only
- Format: DVD
- Run Time: 97 minutes
- Main Cast: Rita Pavone, Terence Hill, Lucio Dalla, Teddy Reno, Kirk Morris
- Director: Ferdinando Baldi
- Composer: Robby Poitevin
Interesting Facts
- Genre Fusion: "Rita of the West" stands out as a rare fusion of musical and western genres, showcasing Rita Pavone's musical talents alongside traditional cowboy themes.
- Cultural Impact: The film reflects the playful spirit of the 1960s Italian cinema, where comedy and music were often intertwined with action-packed narratives.
- Notable Performers: The cast includes several notable Italian actors and musicians, contributing to the film's charm and appeal.
Hungarian Translation - Interesting Facts (Érdekes Tények)
- Műfaji Ötvözet: A "Rita, a vadnyugat réme" egy ritka ötvözete a zenés és western műfajoknak, bemutatva Rita Pavone zenei tehetségét a hagyományos cowboy témák mellett.
- Kulturális Hatás: A film a 60-as évek olasz mozi játékos szellemét tükrözi, ahol a vígjáték és a zene gyakran összekapcsolódott akciódús narratívákkal.
- Figyelemre méltó Szereplők: A szereplők között számos neves olasz színész és zenész található, ami hozzájárul a film bájához és vonzerejéhez.
Italian Translation - Interesting Facts
- Fusione di generi: "Rita nel West" si distingue come un raro esempio di fusione tra il genere musicale e il western, mettendo in risalto il talento musicale di Rita Pavone accanto ai temi classici dei cowboy.
- Impatto culturale: Il film riflette lo spirito giocoso del cinema italiano degli anni '60, dove la commedia e la musica si intrecciavano spesso con trame ricche di azione.
- Interpreti noti: Il cast include diversi attori e musicisti italiani di rilievo, contribuendo al fascino e all’attrattiva del film.
Publishers
Published by B.R.C. Produzione Film in 1967. All rights reserved under UPC 5999883341087.
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