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A Man Called Blade

Original title: Mannaja
  • 1977
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.2K
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A Man Called Blade (1977)
ItalianSpaghetti WesternActionDramaThrillerWestern

A bounty hunter is hired by a mining town's crippled mayor to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped by the mayor's corrupt right-hand-man and his outlaw gang.A bounty hunter is hired by a mining town's crippled mayor to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped by the mayor's corrupt right-hand-man and his outlaw gang.A bounty hunter is hired by a mining town's crippled mayor to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped by the mayor's corrupt right-hand-man and his outlaw gang.

  • Director
    • Sergio Martino
  • Writers
    • Sergio Martino
    • Sauro Scavolini
  • Stars
    • Maurizio Merli
    • John Steiner
    • Sonja Jeannine
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sergio Martino
    • Writers
      • Sergio Martino
      • Sauro Scavolini
    • Stars
      • Maurizio Merli
      • John Steiner
      • Sonja Jeannine
    • 29User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Maurizio Merli
    Maurizio Merli
    • Mannaja
    John Steiner
    John Steiner
    • Valler
    Sonja Jeannine
    Sonja Jeannine
    • Deborah McGowan
    Donald O'Brien
    Donald O'Brien
    • Burt Craven
    Salvatore Puntillo
    • Johnny Johnny, Impresario
    Antonio Casale
    Antonio Casale
    • Dahlman
    • (as Nino Casale)
    Enzo Fiermonte
    Enzo Fiermonte
    • Government Agent
    Rik Battaglia
    Rik Battaglia
    • Gerald Merton
    • (as Rick Battaglia)
    Aldo Rendine
    • Stagecoach Traveller
    Vincenzo Maggio
    • Oldtimer
    • (as Enzo Maggio)
    Sergio Tardioli
    • Saloon Barman
    Sofia Lombardo
    • Lucy Merton
    • (as Sophia Lombardo)
    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Edward M. McGowan
    Martine Brochard
    Martine Brochard
    • Angela
    Giuseppe Cardone
    • Poker player
    • (uncredited)
    Domenico Cianfriglia
    • Valler Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Arnaldo Dell'Acqua
    • Valler Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
    • Rioting Miner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sergio Martino
    • Writers
      • Sergio Martino
      • Sauro Scavolini
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews29

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The reason the exteriors have so much fog and smoke was because the filmmakers were trying to hide the fact that the studio, Elios Studio near Rome, needed to be renovated.
    • Goofs
      In the opening sequence the man captured screams and you can clearly see his modern fillings.
    • Quotes
      • Valler: Who are you?
      • Mannaja: Those who know me call me Blade. Because I've got a habit of letting this do my talking for me.
    • Alternate versions
      UK versions are cut by 6 secs by the BBFC to remove footage of horsefalls.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Spaghetti West (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Wolf
      (uncredited)
      Written by Guido De Angelis & Fabrizio De Angelis
      Performed by Cesare De Natale

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    FAQ14

    • What is Mannaja?
    • What is Mannaja about?
    • Why is the film called Mannaja?

    Details

    • Release date
      • August 13, 1977 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Mannaja - Das Beil des Todes
    • Filming locations
      • Campo Imperatore, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy(Stagecoach / Horse Riding Scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Devon Film
      • Medusa Distribuzione
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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