Down with Your Hands... You Scum! 1971
Experience the raw, unpolished charm of the Italian spaghetti western genre in *Down with Your Hands... You Scum!* (1971), a gritty 99-minute adventure helmed by the prolific yet often underappreciated Demofilo Fidani.
Director: Demofilo Fidani
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down with Your Hands... You Scum! (1971) about?
The film follows legendary gunslinger Django as he recounts his greatest adventures to Wild Bill Hickok in a saloon. These stories are stitched together from recycled scenes of Fidani's earlier works, creating a patchwork of action and intrigue. The result is a unique, if chaotic, journey through the mythic landscape of the Wild West.
Who directed Down with Your Hands... You Scum!?
Demofilo Fidani, a prolific Italian filmmaker known for his work in the spaghetti western genre, directed this film under the pseudonym "Lucky Dickerson."
Who stars in Down with Your Hands... You Scum!?
The film stars Jack Betts, Gordon Mitchell, Dino Strano, Simonetta Vitelli, and Gerardo Rossi.
Is Down with Your Hands... You Scum! (1971) worth watching?
While it may not be a masterpiece, *Down with Your Hands... You Scum!* offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of Italian spaghetti westerns. Its bold recycling of scenes gives it a quirky charm that appeals to fans of the genre, though it's best approached with curiosity rather than high expectations.
How long is Down with Your Hands... You Scum!?
The runtime for *Down with Your Hands... You Scum!* is 99 minutes.
About Down with Your Hands... You Scum! (1971) — The Wild West's Most Unusual Spaghetti Western Adventure
Experience the raw, unpolished charm of the Italian spaghetti western genre in *Down with Your Hands... You Scum!* (1971), a gritty 99-minute adventure helmed by the prolific yet often underappreciated Demofilo Fidani. This film, crafted under his alias "Lucky Dickerson," weaves a tangled web of deception by repurposing extended sequences from Fidani's earlier works, including his 1970 feature *Arrivano Django e Sartana... E la Fine!*. The narrative unfolds in a dimly lit saloon, where legendary gunslinger Django (Hunt Powers) spins tales of his most daring exploits to a captivated Wild Bill Hickok (Gerardo Rossi). The atmosphere crackles with the dusty tension of frontier justice, while Fidani's signature style infuses the film with a playful, almost rebellious energy that defies convention. Expect a visually striking journey through the moral ambiguity of the Wild West, where every gunshot echoes with the weight of legend.
At its core, *Down with Your Hands... You Scum!* is a love letter to cinematic recycling, blending the raw thrills of spaghetti westerns with a cheeky nod to its own unorthodox origins. The film's disjointed yet fascinating structure invites viewers into a world where myth and mischief collide, all wrapped in the sun-scorched landscapes and moral gray areas that define the genre. Whether you're a die-hard western enthusiast or a curious cinephile, Fidani's audacious experiment offers a unique glimpse into the creative—and sometimes chaotic—process behind classic Italian cinema.