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Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay

Name: Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay
Director: Giuliano Carnimeo
Released: 1970
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1970

Not Rated

Director

Giuliano Carnimeo

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This Spaghetti Western is a classic example of the genre, reinforcing traditional social and narrative structures. It relies on the hyper-competent, singular male protagonist to drive the plot. The film adheres closely to its era's conventions, offering little disruption to established gender and racial hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures typical of 1970s genre cinema, focusing on straight relationships and excluding non-traditional gender identities.

How does Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay portray gender?

Limited

Female characters serve mainly as catalysts for the male protagonist. The narrative emphasizes masculine strength and dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the genre's conventions. The film lacks diverse ethnic representation and strong roles for characters of color.

How does Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual justice and moral relativism, celebrating the lone vigilante's skills without critiquing societal institutions.

Does Have a Good Funeral, My Friend… Sartana Will Pay include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters are defined by their physical abilities and combat skills. There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities given significant roles.

Present on Screen

Expertise in the Spaghetti Western genre and the mysterious stranger archetype.

Limited or Absent

Lack of meaningful ethnic diversity and strong roles for characters of color.
Dependence on traditional gender hierarchies and secondary female roles.
Absence of non-traditional gender identities and disability representation.

Official Synopsis

After witnessing a brutal massacre, the legendary hero Sartana is ready to do some investigating. Almost everyone in the tiny town of Indian Creek seems eager to buy up the property left behind by the murder victims, and one of them could well be behind the killings. The sheriff himself is not above suspicion, so Sartana must uncover the culprit all on his own.

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