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They Call Me Hallelujah 1971

★ 5.615 votes94 min📅 1971-04-08

"'Trinity' is the Game...'Hallelujah is My Name!"

Dive into the sun-bleached chaos of the Italian Spaghetti Western *They Call Me Hallelujah (1971)*, directed by Giuliano Carnimeo.

Director: Giuliano Carnimeo

Cast

George Hilton
George Hilton
Hallelujah / Alleluja
Charles Southwood
Charles Southwood
Alexi Grand Duke Viosarevich Koperkin / Alexi Ivanovic 'The Bear'
Agata Flori
Agata Flori
Sister Anna Lee / Lieutenant Donovan
Roberto Camardiel
Roberto Camardiel
General Emiliano Ramirez
Federico Boido
Federico Boido
Frank / Duke Slocum
Paolo Gozlino
Paolo Gozlino
Fortune
Andrea Bosic
Andrea Bosic
Johannes Krantz
Linda Sini
Linda Sini
Gertrude Krantz
Aldo Barberito
Aldo Barberito
Father Victoriano Pacheco
Franco Pesce
Franco Pesce
Ebenezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Call Me Hallelujah (1971) about?

This Italian Spaghetti Western follows Hallelujah, a mercenary hired to steal a case of jewels to fund a revolution. But when the jewels turn out to be fakes, he's caught in a deadly hunt for the real treasure, pursued by rival gunrunners, foreign soldiers, and a notorious outlaw.

Who directed They Call Me Hallelujah?

Giuliano Carnimeo, known for his work in the Spaghetti Western and Eurocrime genres, directed this 1971 adventure.

Who stars in They Call Me Hallelujah?

The film features George Hilton as Hallelujah alongside Charles Southwood, Agata Flori, Roberto Camardiel, and Federico Boido in key roles.

Is They Call Me Hallelujah (1971) worth watching?

For fans of Spaghetti Westerns, this film delivers classic tropes with a fresh twist. Its tight pacing, memorable characters, and high-stakes plot make it a solid pick for genre enthusiasts, even if it lacks the polish of Hollywood productions.

How long is They Call Me Hallelujah?

They Call Me Hallelujah runs for 94 minutes.

About They Call Me Hallelujah (1971) — A Spaghetti Western with a deadly twist

Dive into the sun-bleached chaos of the Italian Spaghetti Western *They Call Me Hallelujah (1971)*, directed by Giuliano Carnimeo. This 94-minute adventure follows the quick-drawing antihero Hallelujah—a mercenary with a knack for trouble—as he's hired by Mexican revolutionary General Ramirez to seize a case of jewels. The job seems straightforward, but nothing is as it appears in this high-stakes game of deception and double-crosses. With gunrunners, French soldiers, and a fearsome Russian outlaw all hunting the same prize, the frontier becomes a powder keg of betrayal and gunfire.

A masterclass in tension, this film blends the gritty realism of the Old West with the flamboyant flair of Euro-Westerns, delivering a relentless cat-and-mouse chase that never lets up. Hallelujah's journey from hired gun to fugitive is a wild ride, packed with sharp dialogue, explosive action, and a twisty plot that keeps viewers guessing until the final bullet flies.