They Call Me Trinity

They Call Me Trinity

Year: 1970

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Enzo Barboni

ActionComedyWestern

When land‑hungry Major Harriman dispatches thugs to force a peaceful Mormon community out of its fertile valley, the unlikely duo Trinity and Bambino ride in to defend them. Using clever tricks and slap‑stick humor instead of brutal force, they outwit the villains, protect the settlers and send the aggressors running, restoring peace to the valley.

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Timeline & Setting – They Call Me Trinity (1970)

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Location

Small town, Mormon settlement

The action centers around a dusty frontier town with a rough-edged saloon and a busy way station, connected to a nearby Mormon settlement. The town serves as the battleground where Trinity and Bambino confront Major Harriman's schemes to drive out the pacifist farmers. The contrasting communities—lawless outlaws, hardened sheriffs, and peaceful farmers—create a tense Western backdrop steeped in frontier life.

🏜️ Western 🏚️ Frontier town 🧭 Rural community

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Main Characters – They Call Me Trinity (1970)

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Trinity (Terence Hill)

A lazy, fast-drawing gunfighter who becomes the protector of the Mormon settlers. He rallies the pacifist community by teaching them to defend themselves and uses humor to defuse danger. His love for the Mormon sisters threads through the plot, pushing him toward action despite his laid-back demeanor.

🧭 Quick-draw 🫶 Charming 🛡️ Protector

Bambino (Bud Spencer)

Trinity's brother who poses as the town's sheriff and is wary of his brother's aims. He is hot-tempered and pragmatic, reluctantly teaming up to thwart Major Harriman. His street-smart leadership helps coordinate the settlers' defense while adding comedic friction with Trinity.

🔥 Hot-tempered 🧭 Street-smart 🥃 Grudge-bearing

Major Harriman (Farley Granger)

A cold, ambitious land baron who uses force to evict the Mormons and take their land for grazing his horses. He commands a gang of gunmen and moves ruthlessly to install his own order in the town. His actions spark the central conflict that drives Trinity and Bambino to protect the settlers.

🎩 Antagonist ⚖️ Land-grabber 🔫 Ruthless

Sarah (Gisela Hahn)

One of the Mormon sisters who embodies kindness and resilience. She notices Trinity's genuine care and becomes part of the community's morale, helping to organize the settlers' defense. Her presence adds emotional warmth and strength to the group.

👩‍🌾 Sister 💪 Resilient ❤️ Love interest

Judith (Elena Pedemonte)

Another Mormon sister who supports her community and joins the effort to defend the land. She contributes to morale and helps coordinate steps during the defense.

👭 Mormon Sister 🗡️ Courage 💪 Loyal

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Major Themes – They Call Me Trinity (1970)

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🤝 Brotherhood

Trinity and Bambino are brothers who must join forces to face a common foe. Their uneasy alliance blends humor with danger, showing that family ties can drive decisive action. The film uses this relationship to mix lighthearted banter with sharp, kinetic violence. The partnership evolves as threats escalate, underscoring loyalty over pride.

⚖️ Justice

A peaceful Mormon community fights to keep their land against Major Harriman's eviction plan. The narrative critiques how power can be used to displace vulnerable settlers, while the frontier spirit resists through improvised tactics. Humor and action alike highlight that justice can be imperfect but still fighters for the right to stay. The Mormons' organized defense demonstrates collective resolve in the face of intimidation.

💘 Love

Trinity's affection for the Mormon sisters adds emotional stakes to the frontier conflict. Romance motivates acts of protection and sometimes playful deception. The coupling of romance with frontier action reinforces that personal bonds can soften violence without undermining courage. Love becomes a rallying force for the settlers' unity.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:35

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