And God Said to Cain is a 1970 movie directed by Antonio Margheriti.
WHAT HAPPENS?
A recently freed man enacts revenge on the family that framed him for a crime.
ONE LINE REVIEW
And God Said to Cain is an incredibly original and enjoyable, moody, Gothic Western.
THE ACTORS
Klaus Kinski stars as Gary Hamilton, a man framed for a crime and sentenced to hard labor. After being pardoned, he methodically gains revenge on the family that turned on him. Kinski shows atypical restraint throughout the movie, delivering a quiet but remarkably expressive performance. In some respects, the movie doesn’t exactly require Kinski – although his signature intense eyes helps to convey the story’s murky, Gothic feel.
The rest of the supporting cast aren’t noteworthy – Peter Carsten’s Acombar – the character Kinski’s Hamilton is pursuing – overacts and doesn’t feel like a true antagonist. However, his goofy facial expressions match well with the movie’s melodramatic feel. Marcella Michelangeli steals scenes as the tormented Maria. Her melancholic glances and moody piano playing convey a Giallo sensibility amidst the occurring violence.
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