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Although there have been unnumbered greatWestern moviesover the age , this was not a writing style well - known for boasting a lot of grand sequels . Whether it ’s because the nature of cowboys , gunslingers , and outlaws usually led to an early grave accent or because some of the ripe Westerns were based on fact , it ’s rarefied to find oneself a really must - watch westerly subsequence . However , there were a select few Western sequels that devotee of the genre absolutely must train out that lived up to or even improved upon the original movie or source material .
There were someWestern movie sequelsthat failed to hold out up to their herald , such as the sequelHigh NoonorThe Outlaw Josey Walesfollow - up that did not sport Clint Eastwood , but fortuitously , other sequels do far well . Some of the greatest westerly sequels featured iconic hotshot like Yul Brynner , Franco Nero , and John Wayne and bear as all-important viewing to those who love the genre . While they can sometimes be difficult to pull off , these Western sequels managed to act as worthy follow - ups to their acclaimed predecessors .
10The Lone Ranger And The Lost City of Gold (1958)
A sequel to The Lone Ranger (1956)
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Three Indians are polish off . Each was wear a ribbon when he died . Together the ribbon imprint a puzzle whose solvent points to gold .
As one of thelongest - running Western TV showsof all time , it was no surprise thatThe Lone Rangerreceived a feature film film after its conclusion . However , not all Western fans may be aware that there was also a subsequence titledThe Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Goldin 1958 . This featuredthe return of Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels as Tontoas they sought to take down a crowd of hooded criminal , each possessing a silver medallion that , when meet together , expose a secret location of obscure atomic number 79 .
As a fitting and effective end to this iteration ofThe Lone Rangerfranchise , The Lost City of Goldwas a wonderful risky venture that institute its paladin on a journey of mythological wonder . From epic showdowns with bandit and outlaws to the potent chemical science between its two leads , this Western sequel more than hold out up to its precursor with an heroic narrative that expanded upon the more reserved adventures in the TV series . Overall , The Lost City of Goldwas an ambitious film that go up to the franchise ’s report .
9Return Of The Seven (1966)
A sequel to The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Two survivor of the original Magnificent Seven , Chris and Vin , recruit four young member to re - shape the outfit and defend several Mexican village from reprehensible brigand .
The Magnificent Sevenwas one of the most impactful westerly picture show ever made , and it was inevitable that a sequel would be unloose . This came six years later withReturn of the Seven , which featuredYul Brynner repeat his role as Chris Adams . However , despite the ensemble nature of the original , other master cast members were recast for the westerly sequel . While it was unsatisfying not to have all the original performers back , Return of the Sevenmanaged to fascinate some of the old magic , even if it was not quite as glorious as before .
The game concerned two survivors of the original Magnificent Seven gathering newfangled military recruit to reform their old outfit and once again fight villages from brutal bandits . While many aspects of this sequel rehashed chronicle beats from the original , there were still plenty of great action sequence and enough interest to sustain further sequels in late years . take of the Sevenmay not be a westerly classic , but it ’s deserving seeing just for the counter of Brynner alone .
8The Return Of A Man Called Horse (1976)
A sequel to A Man Called Horse (1970)
The English gentleman know as Horse , retrovert to the American west to save his adopted Amerindic clan from extinction .
The originalA Man Called Horsestarred Richard Harris as an English blue blood beguile by a tribe of Lakota Sioux people . In the sequel , The Return of the Man Called Horse , he has become a member of their tribe and restitution to America to aid his fellow tribesmen in fend off the threat of their extinguishing . With a focus on the spirituality of Native Americans , The Return of a gentleman Called Horsefelt like a worthy subsequence that showcased respect and regard for the autochthonal peoples of the Americas .
Harris once again gave a strong execution , and althoughThe Return of a Man Called Horsecan be criticized for repeating much from its predecessor , it still asseverate a consistently high quality throughout . With classical story beats of return , rapprochement , retaliation , and rebirth , The Return of a Man Called Horsewas a classic hero ’s journey say through a Western crystalline lens . While it was not a groundbreaking movie , it was certainly an enjoyable subsequence .
7Django Strikes Again (1987)
A sequel to Django (1966)
A monk returns to his former life as a gunfighter when his alienated girl is nobble by a Magyar slaver .
While dozens of unofficial continuation to the 1966 spaghetti Western classicDjangohave been produced , there was only one prescribed follow - up , and that wasDjango Strikes Again . With Franco Nero returning as the titular anti - hero more than 20 years later , Django Strikes Againwas an enjoyable subsequence featuring a much senior version of the iconic Western star . With a story that take off with Django having reinvented himself to survive as a Thelonious Monk , Django Strikes Againimmediately subverts the expectation of its audience .
Franco Nero also recapitulate his role as Django in the Quentin Tarantino Western movieDjango Unchained , which acted as the theatre director ’s tribute to both the originalDjangomovie and the spaghetti Western literary genre as a whole .
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However , it was not long before Django was drawn out of his monastic seclusion and once again found himself on the warpath in a pursuit for payback . With themes of revenge and retribution , Nero proved that nobody could play this character as well as him , and it was cracking to see him back in the westerly genre once again . A real dainty for Western lovers , there was a lot to admire aboutDjango Strikes Again .
6Adiós, Sabata (1970)
A sequel to Sabata (1969)
Sabata helps a ring of Mexican revolutionist slip a wagon - incumbrance of Au from the occupying Austrian forces of Emperor Maximilian I.
The star topology of the originalSabata , Lee Van Cleef , was replaced by Yul Brynner for the sequelAdiós , Sabatajust one class later . This follow - up go on the adventures of a shooter of almost superhuman accuracy as Sabata was hired to slip a wagonload of amber from the Austrian army . While the absence of Cleef read some getting used to , this sequel work well on its own meritoriousness as Brynner brought his unique energy to this tongue - in - buttock Western that was packed with comedy , gunplay , and fury .
The entireSabatatrilogy stood as one of the dear spaghetti Western series of its time , and Brynner racked up an impressive body count as he shoot his way through the Wild West and took out an Austrian colonel . Adiós , Sabatawould be Brynner ’s only outing as the titular hero , as Cleef return once again for the third and last installment , Return of Sabata . Although the changing dramatis personae take in this enfranchisement a little convoluted , that did not take away from the smashing Western sequences that it boasted .
Three Indians are murdered. Each was wearing a medallion when he died. Together the medallions form a puzzle whose solution points to gold.
5Back To The Future Part III (1990)
4Rooster Cogburn (1975)
A sequel to True Grit (1969)
Rooster Cogburn is the subsequence to the 1969 picture on-key Grit , starring John Wayne as the seasoned , one - eyed U.S. Marshal Reuben J. " Rooster " Cogburn . Joined by Eula Goodnight , play by Katharine Hepburn , Cogburn is tasked with retrieving a load of stolen Nitrostat from a gang of criminal . Directed by Stuart Millar , the motion-picture show blends Western legal action with the developing rapport between its two strong - willed lead .
True Gritwas one of the upright John Wayne picture in the acclaimed westerly player ’s latter calling , although many Western lovers may not have it away that it had a sequel calledRooster Cogburn . Wayne take back to reprise the nominal anti - hero , which was an unusual variety of stride from Wayne ’s common heroic leading man character . As a character of serious depth , Wayne potently followed up his Oscar - winning public presentation with another number as the aging one - eyed lawman .
Rooster Cogburnsaw the anti - submarine being freeze after a routine arrest ends in bloodbath , and he ’s forced to redeem himself by taking in a crew of banking company robbers who have hijack a wagon shipment of nitroglycerin . WhileRooster Cogburncan’t quite live up to the lofty standards of the original , there ’s enough interpersonal chemistry between Wayne and his co - star Katherine Hepburn to make this a must - learn westerly . Although its plot line may be riddled with plotholes , seeing Wayne again donning Rooster ’s signature eyepatch made this film a on-key cinematic treat .
3Trinity Is Still My Name (1971)
A sequel to They Call Me Trinity (1970)
Bambino attempt to teach his brother Trinity how to become an outlaw , but the two breaking wind up salvage a pioneer family and breaking up an arms ring instead .
The successful legal action drollery WesternThey Call Me Trinitywas quickly accompany by the sequelTrinity is Still My Namejust one yr later . With a format that mimicked and parody the spaghetti Western genre , the comedy duo of Terence Hill and Bud Spencerachieved a rare kind of success . With peck of subversion of westerly movie tropes , this Western dealership , which later became a trilogy with the release ofSons of Trinityin 1995 , carry off to take the air the okay line of mockery without feeling totally absurd or over - the - top .
As the highest - gross Italian film ever made at the time of its release ( viaMovie Player),Trinity Is Still My Namewas a desirable follow - up that proved hearing craved more from this dynamic duet . The sequel once again featured Spencer as Bambino trying to teach Hill as Trinity how to be an outlaw and breaking up an arm band to save a family . A truly funny celluloid , Trinity is Still My Namewas one ofthe sound Western clowning .
Two survivors of the original Magnificent Seven, Chris and Vin, recruit four new members to re-form the outfit and defend several Mexican villages from vicious bandits.
2Deadwood: The Movie (2019)
A sequel to Deadwood (2004 - 2006)
A continuation of the HBO serial publication of the same name , Deadwood reunites the acclaimed series ' ensemble cast . As South Dakota celebrates its statehood , the occupant of Deadwood still have grievance to satisfy and scores to sink .
The cancelation of the acclaimed HBO Western TV seriesDeadwoodwas a annihilating blow to those who had keep up the prestige ensemble dramatic event . With many plot of ground points leave behind unresolved , the story ofDeadwoodfelt unfinished until it returned 13 long time later for a feature - duration telecasting moviethat finally wrapped the series with a comforting conclusion . While forDeadwood : The Movieto be fully enjoy viewers should first familiarise themselves with the show;s three seasons , this will be a treat for Western lovers as it stood among the outstanding television receiver shows ever made .
Set ten geezerhood after the events ofDeadwood , Deadwood : The Moviefeatured the takings of most of its unbelievable ensemble cast and gratefully lived up to the anticipation that had build around its report in the years since its cancelation . While the homecoming of Ian McShane as Al Swearengen was a highlight , the relief of the mold should also be called out for their immaculate portrayal of how civilization infiltrate the Wild West . As a powerful conclusion to a beloved series , Deadwood : The Movieticked all the right boxes for a Western sequel .
The English gentleman known as Horse, returns to the American west to save his adopted Indian tribe from extinction.
1For A Few Dollars More (1965)
A sequel to A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
For A Few Dollars More is a classical westerly boast Clint Eastwood as a H.M.S. Bounty hunter form an uneasy alliance with a rival to get a pitiless crook .
It ’s knockout to think of any Western movie more iconic than Sergio Leone’sDollars Trilogy , which began withA Fistful of Dollars , followed byFor a Few dollar sign More , and ended withThe Good , the Bad and the Ugly . For a Few dollar Morewasthe first sequel to feature Clint Eastwood as the Man with No Nameand proved that this was a fictitious character who could be deport onward over several films . This time , Eastwood was known as Manco , where he team up with legendary westerly thespian Lee Van Cleef as the bounty hunter Colonel Douglas Mortimer .
For a Few Dollars Morewas a thrilling release in Leone ’s filmography as it showcased that he could take over the flair of his predecessor and up the stake even further in this beloved Western sequel . With an iconic score by Ennio Morricone , everything aboutFor a Few dollar Moreoozed nerveless cinematic charisma and was a testament to the potential of the spaghettiWesterngenre . pack with activity and tenseness , For a Few Dollars Morealso let in some ofEastwood ’s right westerly movie quotation .
A monk returns to his former life as a gunfighter when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a Hungarian slaver.
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Sabata helps a band of Mexican revolutionaries steal a wagon-load of gold from the occupying Austrian forces of Emperor Maximilian I.
The final entry in Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s timeless trilogy, Back to the Future Part III wraps up Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s adventures through time when Marty travels to 1885’s Wild West to save his mentor, meeting Biff Tannen’s ancestor “Mad Dog” and almost changing the course of history once again along the way.
Rooster Cogburn is the sequel to the 1969 film True Grit, starring John Wayne as the seasoned, one-eyed U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn. Joined by Eula Goodnight, played by Katharine Hepburn, Cogburn is tasked with retrieving a shipment of stolen nitroglycerin from a gang of outlaws. Directed by Stuart Millar, the film blends Western action with the developing rapport between its two strong-willed leads.
Bambino tries to teach his brother Trinity how to become an outlaw, but the two wind up saving a pioneer family and breaking up an arms ring instead.
A continuation of the HBO series of the same name, Deadwood reunites the acclaimed series' ensemble cast. As South Dakota celebrates its statehood, the residents of Deadwood still have grudges to satisfy and scores to settle.
For A Few Dollars More is a classic Western featuring Clint Eastwood as a bounty hunter forming an uneasy alliance with a rival to capture a ruthless outlaw.
