‘Django’ & ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ Inspired This Wild Japanese Western Film

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The Wild Japanese Western Film That Was Inspired by ‘Django’ and ‘A Fistful of Dollars’

By Adam Grinwald

Published Sep 8, 2023

Spaghetti Westerns of the past heavily influenced this Takashi Miike film.

Image via FilmRise

Sukiyaki Western Django is a hyper-stylized blend of genres, heavily influenced by Spaghetti Westerns like A Fistful of Dollars and Django.
The film showcases Takashi Miike's knack for taking old ideas and giving them a unique twist, making it a treat for fans of Westerns.
Sukiyaki Western Django pays homage to both Italian and Japanese cinema, combining elements of samurai films and Westerns in a visually expressive and eccentric way.