Day of Anger 1967
"Lee Van Cleef has been dirty, "ugly" and downright mean... now watch him get violent."
In the sun-baked streets of Tonino Valerii's *Day of Anger* (1967), a ragged young outcast stumbles into a brutal education under the watchful eye of a hardened gunfighter.
Director: Tonino Valerii
Cast
Giuliano Gemma
Scott Mary
Lee Van Cleef
Frank Talby
Walter Rilla
Murph Allan Short
Ennio Balbo
Turner, Banker
Lukas Ammann
Judge Cutcher
Andrea Bosic
Abel Murray
José Calvo
Blind Bill
Giorgio Gargiullo
Sheriff Nigel
Yvonne Sanson
Vivien Skill
Christa Linder
Gwen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day of Anger (1967) about?
The film follows a downtrodden youth who becomes the apprentice of a notorious gunslinger, only to witness his new mentor's violent takeover of their small town. As chaos unfolds, the boy must confront whether to embrace the anger driving those around him or forge his own destiny.
Who directed Day of Anger?
The film was directed by Tonino Valerii, an Italian filmmaker known for his contributions to the Spaghetti Western genre.
Who stars in Day of Anger?
The cast features Giuliano Gemma as the young protégé, Lee Van Cleef as the ruthless gunfighter Talby, alongside Walter Rilla, Ennio Balbo, and Lukas Ammann.
Is Day of Anger (1967) worth watching?
For fans of gritty Spaghetti Westerns, *Day of Anger* delivers a tense, morally complex story with standout performances, especially from Lee Van Cleef. Its sharp pacing and thematic depth make it a rewarding watch for genre enthusiasts.
How long is Day of Anger?
The film runs for 113 minutes.
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About Day of Anger (1967) — A Brutal Transformation in the Classic Italian Western
In the sun-baked streets of Tonino Valerii's *Day of Anger* (1967), a ragged young outcast stumbles into a brutal education under the watchful eye of a hardened gunfighter. What begins as a tentative mentorship spirals into a reckless reign of terror as Talby, the enigmatic sharpshooter, shreds the boy's quiet town apart with calculated violence and unchecked greed. As the dust settles, the newcomer must decide whether to mirror the rage that surrounds him or carve his own path in a world where guns solve everything.
This Italian Western crackles with the tension of a powder keg, balancing raw emotion against the harsh realities of survival. Valerii crafts a story where loyalty is fragile, and the line between hero and villain blurs with every shot fired. With a taut 113-minute runtime, *Day of Anger* delivers a punchy, morally charged tale that lingers long after the final bullet whistles past.
