Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears (1973): Cast & Plot
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears is a 1973 western directed by Paolo Cavara, starring Anthony Quinn as Erastus 'Deaf' Smith, Franco Nero and Franco Graziosi. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Paolo Cavara
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Idea Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears About?
The premise of Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sharp‑eyed gunman and his mute partner race to thwart a Mexican general dispatched by Germany to stir unrest in Texas. While aiding Sam Houston’s push for statehood, Johnny “Ears” and his deaf‑mute sidekick Erastus “Deaf” Smith rely on vision and firepower to protect the frontier.
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- texan
- freedom
- governor
- mexico
- fight
- democracy
- mute
- disability
- stetson
- commanding general
- tnt
- dynamite
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- stick of dynamite
- opposition
- fuse
- government
- prostitution
- italo western
- female rear nudity
- skinny dipping
- 1830s
- year 1836
- scene before opening credits
- buddy drama
- historical drama
- period drama
- child in jeopardy
- children playing
- republic of texas
- gold mine
- state governor
- texas governor
- arms shipment
- conspiracy
- spaniard
- based on real person
- deafness
- brothel madam
- saloon
- ammunition dump
- arid landscape
- preacher
- senator
- widow
- garter belt
- reference to sam houston
- attempted murder
- jew's harp
- horseback chase
- falling in love
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears Cast & Characters
Anthony Quinn leads the cast as Erastus 'Deaf' Smith, with Franco Nero as Johnny Ears and Franco Graziosi as General Lucius Morton. Directed by Paolo Cavara; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paolo Cavara
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Anthony Quinn as Erastus 'Deaf' Smith -
Franco Nero as Johnny Ears - Franco Graziosi as General Lucius Morton
- Ira von Fürstenberg as Hester McDonald Morton
Also Starring in Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears
· 8 more- Pamela Tiffin Susie the hooker
- Romano Puppo Bull, Morton's Goon
- Conchita Airoldi Rosita McDonald
- Adolfo Lastretti Williams
- Luciano Rossi Moss
- Renato Romano J.M. Hoffman
- Antonino Faà di Bruno The Senator
- Francesca Benedetti Mrs. Porter the Madame
More from Paolo Cavara
More films directed by Paolo Cavara: La locandiera, Plot of Fear, The Black Belly of the Tarantula and The Wild Eye.
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears Plot Summary
What happens in Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Texas has just won its independence from Mexico, and the young republic looks to secure its future. In this tense frontier tale, the mission to safeguard that future falls to two unlikely figures: Anthony Quinn as Erastus “Deaf” Smith, a determined man who communicates without sound, and his partner Johnny Ears, portrayed by [Franco Nero]. President Sam Houston tasks them with halting General Lucius Morton and his schemes to push Texas toward annexation by the United States. The stakes are high, and their ally is a web of loyalties, covert alliances, and treacherous enemies.
Full summary
The whole story of Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears, scene by scene
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Los amigos” and “Das Lied von Mord und Totschlag”.
- Also known as
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- Los amigos
- Das Lied von Mord und Totschlag
- Rápidos
- Brutos e Mortais
- Другари
- El sordo Smith y su amigo El orejas
- Друзья
- Hluchý Smith a Johnny Ears
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Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears?
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears released?
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears was released on March 29, 1973.
Who directed Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears?
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears was directed by Paolo Cavara.
More films by Paolo Cavara Who is in the cast of Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears?
Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears stars Anthony Quinn as Erastus 'Deaf' Smith, Franco Nero as Johnny Ears and Franco Graziosi as General Lucius Morton, among 12 credited actors.
Does Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears have a post-credit scene?
No. Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears in?
The original language of Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears is Italian.
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