Navajo Joe

Navajo Joe

Year: 1967

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Sergio Corbucci

Western

After a devastating attack wipes out his village, Navajo Joe is left as the sole survivor, driven by a need for vengeance against outlaw Marvin Duncan and his gang. He seeks help in a nearby town, but finds the residents too fearful to confront Duncan’s ruthless crew. While pursuing justice, Joe finds unexpected solace and a glimmer of hope in Estella, a captivating maid who offers him support in his dangerous quest.

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As Duncan (played by ???) rides into the town, his notorious scalp-hunting reputation follows him closely, creating a shadow of dread. After brutally destroying an Indian village with his gang, he finds himself branded an outlaw, as the outdated practice of scalp hunting has now been abolished. In a fit of rage, he murders the sheriff and ignites mayhem, burning down the town’s structures. In the midst of this pandemonium, he meets Lynne (played by ???), the local doctor, who allies with him to hatch an audacious plan - to rob a train laden with the bank’s riches.

At the same time, three female entertainers and their manager overhear hushed discussions of this scheme and hastily proceed to the next town, Esperanza, to alert its residents. However, Duncan’s gang has other intentions, trying to stop them from spreading the word. Their plans are thwarted by Navajo Joe (played by ???), a mysterious figure known for his pursuit of justice. Joe intervenes, reclaiming the train from Duncan’s gang and demanding a dollar from each townsfolk of Esperanza for every outlaw he eliminates. The townspeople initially reject his offer, harboring biases against making deals with Native Americans, but it is Hannah, Lynne’s wife, who persuades them otherwise.

As tensions rise, Joe devises a trap for Duncan, but the tables turn, and he is captured, enduring a harrowing experience at the hands of his adversary. The situation worsens when Lynne and Hannah fall prey to Duncan’s ferocity. However, Joe is later rescued by the entertainers’ manager, who aids him in reclaiming the train once again, seeking retribution against Duncan’s gang.

The climax approaches within the confines of an ancient Indian cemetery, where Joe aims to recover the pendant that Duncan had stolen from his wife. Their encounter reveals Duncan’s cunning nature, as he shoots Joe with a hidden weapon, leaving him gravely wounded. Yet, Joe remains resolute; he grabs a tomahawk and throws it at Duncan, striking a decisive blow. With his foe defeated, Joe sends the horse carrying the ill-gotten gains back to the townsfolk, ensuring the bank’s funds are returned to their rightful owners.

In the aftermath, the townspeople are left in awe of Joe’s steadfast dedication to justice, their relief palpable as they comprehend that their money has been restored. Estella, who had grown weary of the town’s prejudiced perspectives, expresses her thanks for Joe’s courageous actions and sends the horse back to return it to its owner, leaving the ultimate fate of Joe shrouded in uncertainty.

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