A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe

A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe

Director: Damiano Damiani, Sergio Leone Cast: Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
, Robert Charlebois
Robert Charlebois
, Jean Martin
Jean Martin
Damiano Damiani
A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe

A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe

Director: Damiano Damiani, Sergio Leone Cast: Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
, Robert Charlebois
Robert Charlebois
, Jean Martin
Jean Martin
Damiano Damiani

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Overview

This spaghetti western -- of interest to fans of the genre because of Sergio Leone's uncredited participation in the project -- gets a straightforward presentation on DVD in this release from Wham! USA. A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe (aka Un Genio, Due Compari, Un Pollo) has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in its original widescreen aspect ratio of 2.35:1, though the image hasn't been enhanced for anamorphic playback. The quality of the image is flawed; many of the interior sequences are dark and muddy looking, while the color balance shifts noticeably several times during the film. Supposedly this film has always suffered from visual flaws -- parts of the negative were stolen during production, and some of the scenes had to be rescued from work prints -- but since the color flaws could be corrected for DVD fairly easily, it's unfortunate that Wham! USA didn't bother to give the movie a proper restoration. The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo, retaining the original monophonic sound track, and has been dubbed into English, with no multiple language options or subtitled; the sound quality is good if not great, though the sometimes faulty dubbing often distracts from the film. The only bonus materials are biographies and filmographies for the leading cast members, and the text is small enough to be difficult to read on many televisions. While spaghetti western fans will be glad to see this film finally readily available in North America, both the movie and its presentation on disc are nothing special, and interested parties may want to rent this disc and give it a look before purchasing.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/20/2007
UPC: 0018619960677
Original Release: 1975
Source: MUSIC VIDEO DIST.***
Region Code: A
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:57:00
Sales rank: 56,323

Special Features

Full length feature film; Scene access; Enhanced audio; Digitally remastered; Regions: all regions

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Patrick McGoohan Maj. Cabot
Robert Charlebois Locomotive Bill
Jean Martin Actor
Piero Vida Actor
Rik Battaglia Actor
Miou-Miou Lucy
Klaus Kinski Doc Foster
Terence Hill Joe Thanks
Raimund Harmstorf Sergeant Milton
Mario Brega Actor
Ennio Morricone Composer
Mario Valgoi Thomas Trader
Friedrich von Ledebur Don Felipe, the priest
Clara Colosimo La ruffiana
Fernando Cerulli Her husband
Benito Stefanelli Mortimer
Renato Baldini Sheriff in saloon
Roy Bosier Jeremy
Gérard Boucaron Village idiot
Miriam Mahler Pembroke's Daughter
Carla Cassola Prostitute
Vittorio Fanfoni Jail guard
Armando Bottin Mortimer Henchman
Valerio Ruggeri Actor
Karl Braun Poker Player
Lina Franchi Mary Gomez (prostitute)
Furio Meniconi Actor
Pietro Torrisi Mortimer Henchman
Deogratias Huerta Union Sergeant
Edmondo Tieghi Actor
Bruno Di Luia Soldier

Technical Credits
Damiano Damiani Director,Screenwriter
Fulvio Morsella Producer,Screenwriter
Claudio Mancini Producer
Ernesto Gastaldi Screenwriter
Sergio Leone Director
Giovanni Corridori Special Effects
Fausto Ancillai Sound Effects
Roberto Arcangeli Sound Effects
Gaetano Testa Sound Effects

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe
1. Trading Post [10:15]
2. Dirt Nap [11:59]
3. Cavalry [7:54]
4. Sporting House [15:34]
5. Robbery [2:43]
6. Striptease [9:59]
7. Imposters [9:25]
8. Gold [11:38]
9. Chase [12:55]
10. Warning [8:27]
11. Showdown [13:48]
12. Credits [2:26]
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