Keoma (1976) is an Italian Western directed by Enzo G. Castellari and starring Franco Nero in one of his most iconic roles. Set in a bleak frontier town after the Civil War, the film follows a lone gunslinger returning home to face violence, disease, and old family conflicts. Known for its dark tone and unconventional style, Keoma stands out as a late-era Spaghetti Western with a strong focus on isolation, fate, and revenge.

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KEOMAs creators Italian director Enzo G. Castellari and its star, legendary actor Franco Nero  are icons to Quentin Tarantino, who famously called Castellari My Master when reimagining his Inglorious Bastards (even inviting him for a cameo). Equally a devoted fan of Nero who rose to fame as the original anti-hero Django Tarantino also gave him a scene-stealing appearance in his tribute, Django Unchained.

Keomas bold visual style marked by Castellaris extravagant slow-motion, dynamic camera work, and operatic violence -left a lasting mark on Tarantinos filmography, revealing how deeply these Italian trendsetters shaped one of Hollywoods most influential directors.

Screen-legend Franco Nero reprises his relentless deadly gunslinger persona, now as the eponymous Keoma who, returning to his hometown, finds it ruled by a gang of sadistic killers. With the help of his old friend (a superb Woody Strode), Keoma unleashes a brutal and bloody war against the ruthless bunch in a bitter showdown where only one man will be left standing.

This gritty, no-holds-barred western classic is now presented from 2K restored vault materials, finally showcasing its iconic set pieces and striking action cinematography like never before.

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An ex-Union gunfighter attempts to protect his plague-ridden hometown from being overridden by his racist half-brothers and a Confederate tyrant.

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