Django Shoots First, from director Alberto De Martino, makes its 4K debut as part of the Cult Classics line today. Are you quick on the draw?
STUDIOCANAL has announced a superb 4K restoration of the spaghetti western DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST as part of the Cult Classics range. This restoration is from prolific Italian director Alberto De Martino (Blazing Magnum). The film stars Glenn Saxson (The Magnificent Texan) and is released on 24 August with new extras. These include an interview with the star and a commentary from Sid and Nancy‘s director, Alex Cox. There is also a 12-page booklet and fantastic new artwork by Thomas Hodge (aka The Dude Designs). In addition, the release includes an O-card. The film is also released on Blu-ray and Digital.
Released in 1966, the same year as Franco Nero’s Django. DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST sees Saxson saddle up for the role, as the gunslinger exacting revenge for his father’s death; with a fantastic performance from Nando Gazzolo as the villain, and strong support from Fernando Sancho (A Pistol For Ringo), Evelyn Stewart (Weapons of Death), Guido Lollobrigida (Red Sun), and Erika Blanc (Devil’s Nightmare).
A SUPERIOR ENTRY
A superior entry into the Django canon. Bar fights, graveyard shootouts, and even a cameo from the late, great Eurofilm legend George Eastman (The New Barbarians), DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST is a terrific example of the spaghetti western genre in its prime. Revenge or justice? Either way, DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST is a blast!
THE PREMISE
After Django finds his father’s body in the possession of a bounty hunter, he kills the bounty hunter and heads for the town of Silver Creek to collect the reward money for himself. When Django learns his father owned half of the town, he sets out to claim his rightful inheritance from his father’s crooked, double-crossing business partner.
THE BONUS FEATURES
NEW Interview with Glenn Saxson
NEW Audio commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox, author of 10,000 Ways to Die: A Director’s Take on the Italian Western
Erika’s Saloon – interview with Erika Blanc
Evelyn in the West – an interview with Evelyn Stewart
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray both include a 12-page booklet with a new essay from Peter Raleigh
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 96 mins approx.
DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST is available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital from 24th August 2026 and available to pre-order HERE
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