California is a 1977 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by Michele Lupo. The film was generally well received by critics and was successful at the Italian box office.
Plot After the American Civil War, gunman California wants to renew his life. He changes his name to Michael Random and seeks a home where he can live in peace. In the war's aftermath he gets to know young Willy Preston. En route to Preston's family, Willy is killed by a gang of criminals under the helm of Robert Whittaker. California informs Willy's kin and falls in love with Willy's sister, Helen. One day California witness Whittaker and his gang robbing a bank and Helen is taken hostage. California is faced with the decision to resort to the merciless shootist he once was in order to save Helen from the desperados.
Cast Giuliano Gemma: Michael 'California' Random Miguel Bosé: Willy Preston Chris Avram: Nelson Paola Dominguín (as Paola Bose): Helen Preston Raimund Harmstorf: Whittaker William Berger: Mr. Preston Ferdinando Murolo: Brook Robert Hundar: Eric Plummer Malisa Longo: Yasmin Dana Ghia: Mrs. Preston Romano Puppo: Gary Duke Franco Ressel: Full Enzo Fiermonte: Father Nazzareno Zamperla: Brother of Northern Soldier (uncredited) Piero Leri: Mario Novelli: Piero Morgia: Andrea Aureli: Franco Fantasia: Alfio Caltabiano:
References
External links
The Spaghetti Western Database