Django 2 - Il grande ritorno (1987)

A monk returns to his former life as a gunfighter when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a Hungarian slaver.

Director:

Nello Rossati (as Ted Archer)

Writers:

Franco Reggiani (story and screenplay), Nello Rossati (story and screenplay)

Stars:

Franco Nero, Christopher Connelly, Licinia Lentini

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Franco Nero	...	Django / Brother Ignatius
Christopher Connelly	...	'El Diablo' Orlowsky
Licinia Lentini	...	Countess Isabelle (as Licia Lee Lyon)
William Berger	...	Old Timer
Roberto Posse	...	German Diablo Henchman (as Robert Posse)
Alessandro Di Chio	...	Captain
Rodrigo Obregón	...	Diablo Henchman (as Rodrigo Obregon)
Miguel Carreno	...	Boy (as Micky)
Bill Moore	...	Old Timer
Consuelo Reina	...	Dona Gabriela
Donald Pleasence	...	Ben Gunn

Storyline

Former gunfighter Django has become a monk and abandoned his violent former ways. His daughter is kidnapped by rogue Hungarian soldiers using slave labor to run a silver mine. Django casts off his habit and digs up his machine gun to practise a little liberation theology.

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Plot Keywords:

liberation theology | gun | monk | gunfighter | monastery | 

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Taglines:

Forget "Young Guns" - here comes the BIG gun!

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Genres:

Western

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian English Spanish

Release Date:

8 December 1987 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Django Strikes Again

Filming Locations:

Colombia

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Cinematografica,Dania Film,Filmes International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 96 min (uncut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite having around 30 sequels to his name, this is the only official sequel to the original 1966 Django. It's also the only sequel where Franco Nero reprises his role.

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Alternate Versions

Restored version by Anchor Bay contains 5 minute introduction in (Italian Audio with English Subtitles) not found on previous releases.

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Connections

Follows Django (1966)

User Reviews

Django strikes back in style!

Recent years have seen many iconic actors return to iconic roles; Bruce Willis returned as John McClane, Harrison Ford returned as Indiana Jones and Sylvester Stallone returned as Rambo - but before all of them, Franco Nero returned to his most iconic role for Django Strikes Again - the only official sequel to Sergio Corbucci's 1966 classic Django. First of all, it has to be said that this sequel is not as great as the original; but it certainly is a very entertaining film and better than many of the rip offs. Franco Nero slips back into his old role superbly and director Nello Rossati provides enough violence and other distractions to keep things flowing nicely. The film of course focuses on Django, now a monk; having given up his murderous ways. That is, until his daughter is kidnapped by soldiers that use slaves to man a silver mine. Django of course goes after his daughter; but is captured and thrown in the mine. Not for long, however, as once Django makes his escape - a bloody rampage ensues.

One criticism I have of this film is the fact that it's not really a Western at all. Aside from the opening sequence, there's nothing to suggest that the film is set in the Wild West and I'd consider it more of a war set revenge thriller. That's not too important, however; the main thing is seeing Django tearing through his enemies with his trusty machine gun, and the film certainly does not disappoint in terms of the body count - which, of course, is massive. Unfortunately he doesn't drag a coffin around like he did in the original; although caskets are featured in a couple of scenes and Django does take to riding a funeral carriage! The lead villain is a general played by Christopher Connelly and gives the film a good antagonistic presence - some of his scenes being more interesting than the ones featuring Django! We also have a small role for the great Donald Pleasance. There's a few good scenes too; nothing as iconic as in the original, but overall this film flows well and I loved it for it's entertainment value. Django Strikes Again is recommended to Django fans.