Wild East
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Wild East, or Wild East Productions Inc., is a New York-based DVD company that specializes in releasing limited editions of spaghetti western
s and other cult Italian and Spanish genre movies.
trailer compilation entitled "A Fistful of Trailers." Soon they started remastering actual spaghetti western films in their original aspect ratios and gained a reputation among DVD collectors with their quality release of the Lee Van Cleef
classic "Day of Anger
." Most of the company's output has been spaghetti westerns but have released DVDs in other genres including Poliziotteschi
, Sword and sandal
, and Euro War
. All of their releases are limited editions and prove to be difficult to find once they are out of stock. The artwork usually is a slightly altered version of original poster artwork and later releases include liner notes on the back of the box art by genre expert Charles Ambler. They are praised for their effort put into releasing rare Italian films but early on they were criticized for poor customer service and not releasing films in widescreen anamorphic format, which they have since changed.
As of June 2011, Wild East had issued more than 40 DVDs.
Volume 2 - Boot Hill
(OOP)
Volume 3 - Day of Anger
(OOP)
Volume 4 - For a Few Previews More (Trailer Compilation)
Volume 5 - Between God, the Devil and a Winchester / Johnny Yuma (OOP)
Volume 6 - The Man from Nowhere
(OOP)
Volume 7 - Kill and Pray
(OOP)
Volume 8 - Pistoleros
Volume 9 - Ben and Charlie
(OOP)
Volume 10 - Beyond the Law
/ The Grand Duel (OOP)
Volume 11 - If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death
(OOP)
Volume 12 - The Dirty Outlaws
(OOP)
Volume 13 - Gentleman Killer (OOP)
Volume 14 - Taste of Killing (OOP)
Volume 15 - Matalo! (OOP)
Volume 16 - A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
(OOP)
Volume 17 - Fort Yuma Gold
(OOP)
Volume 18 - Clint the Nevada's Loner
/ There's a Noose Waiting for You Trinity!
Volume 19 - Cjamango
Volume 20 - Django the Last Killer
/ Hate Thy Neighbor (OOP)
Volume 21 - The Forgotten Pistolero / The Unholy Four (OOP)
Volume 22 - 3 Bullets for Ringo
Volume 23 - Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
Volume 24 - Payment in Blood / Red Blood, Yellow Gold
Volume 25 - A Long Ride From Hell
(OOP)
Volume 26 - Don't Turn the Other Cheek!
Volume 27 - Kill or Be Killed
/ Kill the Wicked!
Volume 28 - One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!
/ Dead Men Don't Make Shadows
Volume 29 - Tequila Joe / A Hole Between the Eyes
Volume 30 - Full House for the Devil / The Moment to Kill
Volume 31 - Arizona Colt
/ Arizona Colt Hired Gun (Arizona Colt is a re-release of The Man With Nowhere, Volume 6)
Volume 32 - Hands Up Dead Man! You're Under Arrest / Revenge of the Resurrected
Volume 33 - It Can Be Done... Amigo!
Volume 34 - Dead Men Don't Count / Kill and Pray
(Kill and Pray is a re-release of Volume 7)
Volume 35 - Death Rides a Horse
Volume 36 - Killer Caliber 32 / Killer Adios^
Volume 37 - A Place Called Glory / The Road to Fort Alamo
Volume 38 - Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin / Django Against Sartana
Volume 39 - Reverend Colt / Vengeance is a Colt .45
^Originally announced as a double feature (Volume 27) of "Killer Caliber 32" and "The Price of Death
" (cover art pictured above). "The Price of Death" would be replaced with "Killer Adios" and pushed back to Volume 29 and then finally to Volume 36.
Volume 2 - Confessions of a Police Captain / Summertime Killer
Volume 3 - I am the Law / Mafia
Volume 4 - Farewell Friend / Rider in the Rain
Ringo the Lone Rider / The Cobra
Alive Preferably Dead / Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
OOP = out-of-print
Euro War
Poliziotteschi
Sword and sandal
Spaghetti Western
Spaghetti Western, also known as Italo-Western, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of Western films that emerged in the mid-1960s in the wake of Sergio Leone's unique and much copied film-making style and international box-office success, so named by American critics because most were produced and...
s and other cult Italian and Spanish genre movies.
History
Wild East formed in 2000 and quickly gathered attention with their first release which was a spaghetti westernSpaghetti Western
Spaghetti Western, also known as Italo-Western, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of Western films that emerged in the mid-1960s in the wake of Sergio Leone's unique and much copied film-making style and international box-office success, so named by American critics because most were produced and...
trailer compilation entitled "A Fistful of Trailers." Soon they started remastering actual spaghetti western films in their original aspect ratios and gained a reputation among DVD collectors with their quality release of the Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef was an American film actor who appeared mostly in Western and action pictures. His sharp features and piercing eyes led to his being cast as a villain in scores of films such as High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and The Good The Bad and the Ugly.-Early life:Van Cleef was...
classic "Day of Anger
Day of Anger
Day of Anger , also known by its UK video title Gunlaw, is a 1967 spaghetti western film directed by Tonino Valerii. The film stars Lee Van Cleef and Giuliano Gemma, and features a musical score by Riz Ortolani...
." Most of the company's output has been spaghetti westerns but have released DVDs in other genres including Poliziotteschi
Poliziotteschi
Poliziotteschi films constitute a sub-genre of crime and action film that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s and reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s...
, Sword and sandal
Sword and sandal
The Peplum , also known as Sword-and-Sandal, is a genre of largely Italian-made Historical or Biblical Epics that dominated the Italian film industry from 1957 to 1965, eventually being replaced in 1965 by the "Spaghetti Western"...
, and Euro War
Euro War
Macaroni Combat, also known as Macaroni War or Euro War films, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of war film that emerged in the mid-1960s, so named because most were produced and directed by European co-productions notably Italians....
. All of their releases are limited editions and prove to be difficult to find once they are out of stock. The artwork usually is a slightly altered version of original poster artwork and later releases include liner notes on the back of the box art by genre expert Charles Ambler. They are praised for their effort put into releasing rare Italian films but early on they were criticized for poor customer service and not releasing films in widescreen anamorphic format, which they have since changed.
As of June 2011, Wild East had issued more than 40 DVDs.
Spaghetti Western releases
Volume 1 - Fistful of Trailers (Trailer Compilation) (OOP)Volume 2 - Boot Hill
Boot Hill (film)
Boot Hill is a 1969 Italian Spaghetti Western film starring Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. This film is the last one in a trilogy that started with God Forgives... I Don't! , followed by Ace High...
(OOP)
Volume 3 - Day of Anger
Day of Anger
Day of Anger , also known by its UK video title Gunlaw, is a 1967 spaghetti western film directed by Tonino Valerii. The film stars Lee Van Cleef and Giuliano Gemma, and features a musical score by Riz Ortolani...
(OOP)
Volume 4 - For a Few Previews More (Trailer Compilation)
Volume 5 - Between God, the Devil and a Winchester / Johnny Yuma (OOP)
Volume 6 - The Man from Nowhere
The Man from Nowhere
"The Man from Nowhere" is the fifteenth episode of the popular 1969 ITC British television series Randall and Hopkirk starring Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope and Annette Andre. The episode was first broadcast on 28 December 1969 on the ITV. Directed by Robert Tronson.-Synopsis:A man enters Jeannie's...
(OOP)
Volume 7 - Kill and Pray
Requiescant
Requiescant is a 1967 spaghetti western directed by Carlo Lizzani.-Synopsis:After surviving his family being massacred, a young boy is taken in and raised by a preacher...
(OOP)
Volume 8 - Pistoleros
Ballad of a Gunman
Ballad of a Gunman, also known as Pistoleros and Ringo, Pray to Your God and Die is a 1967 Italian spaghetti western directed by Alfio Caltabiano and starring Antony Guidra.-Releases:...
Volume 9 - Ben and Charlie
Ben and Charlie
Ben and Charlie is a 1972 spaghetti western comedy movie starring George Eastman and Giuliano Gemma.-Releases:...
(OOP)
Volume 10 - Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law (1968 film)
Beyond the Law is the American release title of Al di là della legge, a 1968 Spaghetti Western feature film directed by Giorgio Stegani and starring Lee Van Cleef, Antonio Sabàto Sr., andGordon Mitchell...
/ The Grand Duel (OOP)
Volume 11 - If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death
If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death
If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death , also known as Sartana, is a 1968 spaghetti western film directed by Gianfranco Parolini...
(OOP)
Volume 12 - The Dirty Outlaws
The Dirty Outlaws
The Dirty Outlaws, also known as Big Ripoff, King of the West and The Desperado , is a 1967 Italian spaghetti western starring Chip Corman.-Plot:...
(OOP)
Volume 13 - Gentleman Killer (OOP)
Volume 14 - Taste of Killing (OOP)
Volume 15 - Matalo! (OOP)
Volume 16 - A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die is a 1972 spaghetti western movie starring James Coburn.Many exterior scenes were filmed at the Fort Bowie set built in the Province of Almería, Spain, where the desert landscape and climate that characterizes part of the province have made it a much utilized...
(OOP)
Volume 17 - Fort Yuma Gold
For a Few Extra Dollars
For a Few Extra Dollars, aka Fort Yuma Gold and Die Now, Pay Later , is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western war film directed by Giorgio Ferroni. Its stars Giuliano Gemma, Dan Vadis and Sophie Daumier...
(OOP)
Volume 18 - Clint the Nevada's Loner
Clint the Stranger
Clint the Stranger, also known as Clint the Nevada's Loner, Nevada Clint and Clint, the Lonely Nevadan , is a 1967 Italian spaghetti western starring George Martin...
/ There's a Noose Waiting for You Trinity!
The Return of Clint the Stranger
The Return of Clint the Stranger is a 1972 Italian-Spanish Western film directed by Alfonso Balcázar and starring Klaus Kinski.-Cast:* George Martin - Clint Murrayson* Marina Malfatti - Norma Murrayson...
Volume 19 - Cjamango
Cjamango
Cjamango is a 1967 Italian spaghetti western starring Sean Todd. The film was released in Germany as Django Kreuze im Blutigen Sand, another unofficial sequel to the 1966 film Django-Plot:...
Volume 20 - Django the Last Killer
The Last Killer
The Last Killer is a 1967 spaghetti western movie starring George Eastman and Anthony Ghidra.-Trivia:The title was changed to "Django the Last Killer" in some areas in order to capitalize on the success of the 1966 Franco Nero spaghetti western Django...
/ Hate Thy Neighbor (OOP)
Volume 21 - The Forgotten Pistolero / The Unholy Four (OOP)
Volume 22 - 3 Bullets for Ringo
Volume 23 - Kill Them All and Come Back Alone
Volume 24 - Payment in Blood / Red Blood, Yellow Gold
Volume 25 - A Long Ride From Hell
A Long Ride From Hell
A Long Ride from Hell, in the original Italian known as Vivo per la tua morte , is a 1968 film directed by Camillo Brazzoni. It was based on the novel Judas Gun by Gordon D. Shirreffs.The film was bodybuilder Steve Reeves' final film prior to his retirement...
(OOP)
Volume 26 - Don't Turn the Other Cheek!
Long Live Your Death
Long Live Your Death is a 1971 spaghetti western comedy directed by Duccio Tessari.-Trivia:The U.S. theatrical release cut the film down to 93 minutes long, cutting out nearly 17 minutes of footage....
Volume 27 - Kill or Be Killed
Kill or Be Killed
Kill or Be Killed is the seventh studio album by American band Biohazard.-Track listing:#"Never Forgive Never Forget" – 4:13#"Kill or Be Killed" – 2:39#"Heads Kicked In" – 4:38#"Beaten Senseless" – 2:08#"Make My Stand" – 2:37...
/ Kill the Wicked!
Volume 28 - One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!
One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!
One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!, aka Django Meets Sartana, One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!, aka Django Meets Sartana, One Damned Day at Dawn...Django Meets Sartana!, aka Django Meets Sartana, (in original Italian: Quel maledetto giorno d'inverno.....
/ Dead Men Don't Make Shadows
Dead Men Don't Make Shadows
Dead Men Don't Make Shadows, aka Stranger That Kneels Beside the Shadow of a Corpse Dead Men Don't Make Shadows, aka Stranger That Kneels Beside the Shadow of a Corpse Dead Men Don't Make Shadows, aka Stranger That Kneels Beside the Shadow of a Corpse (in original Italian: Inginocchiati straniero.....
Volume 29 - Tequila Joe / A Hole Between the Eyes
Volume 30 - Full House for the Devil / The Moment to Kill
Volume 31 - Arizona Colt
Arizona Colt
Arizona Colt is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western directed by Michele Lupo. Its stars Giuliano Gemma.-Cast:*Giuliano Gemma ... Arizona Colt*Fernando Sancho ... Torrez Gordo Watch*Corinne Marchand ... Jane...
/ Arizona Colt Hired Gun (Arizona Colt is a re-release of The Man With Nowhere, Volume 6)
Volume 32 - Hands Up Dead Man! You're Under Arrest / Revenge of the Resurrected
Volume 33 - It Can Be Done... Amigo!
Volume 34 - Dead Men Don't Count / Kill and Pray
Requiescant
Requiescant is a 1967 spaghetti western directed by Carlo Lizzani.-Synopsis:After surviving his family being massacred, a young boy is taken in and raised by a preacher...
(Kill and Pray is a re-release of Volume 7)
Volume 35 - Death Rides a Horse
Death Rides a Horse
Death Rides a Horse is a 1967 spaghetti western directed by Giulio Petroni, written by Luciano Vincenzoni, and starring Lee Van Cleef and John Phillip Law. Bill Meceita, a boy whose family was murdered in front of him by a gang, sets out 15 years later to exact revenge...
Volume 36 - Killer Caliber 32 / Killer Adios^
Volume 37 - A Place Called Glory / The Road to Fort Alamo
Volume 38 - Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin / Django Against Sartana
Volume 39 - Reverend Colt / Vengeance is a Colt .45
^Originally announced as a double feature (Volume 27) of "Killer Caliber 32" and "The Price of Death
The Price of Death
The Price of Death is a 1971 Italian Western film directed by Giancarlo Romitelli and starring Klaus Kinski and Gianni Garko. Some DVD releases feature the title Der Galgen Wartecht Schon, Amigo!.-Cast:* Gianni Garko - Silver* Gely Genka...
" (cover art pictured above). "The Price of Death" would be replaced with "Killer Adios" and pushed back to Volume 29 and then finally to Volume 36.
Euro-Crime releases
Volume 1 - The Violent Professionals (OOP)Volume 2 - Confessions of a Police Captain / Summertime Killer
Volume 3 - I am the Law / Mafia
Volume 4 - Farewell Friend / Rider in the Rain
Other releases
Eugenie de Sade (OOP)Ringo the Lone Rider / The Cobra
Alive Preferably Dead / Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 crime/dark comedy film, which engages many conventions of the classic film noir genre in a tongue-in-cheek fashion. It is based, in part, on the novel Bodies Are Where You Find Them by Brett Halliday. The cast includes Robert Downey, Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan...
OOP = out-of-print
See also
Spaghetti WesternSpaghetti Western
Spaghetti Western, also known as Italo-Western, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of Western films that emerged in the mid-1960s in the wake of Sergio Leone's unique and much copied film-making style and international box-office success, so named by American critics because most were produced and...
Euro War
Euro War
Macaroni Combat, also known as Macaroni War or Euro War films, is a nickname for a broad sub-genre of war film that emerged in the mid-1960s, so named because most were produced and directed by European co-productions notably Italians....
Poliziotteschi
Poliziotteschi
Poliziotteschi films constitute a sub-genre of crime and action film that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s and reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s...
Sword and sandal
Sword and sandal
The Peplum , also known as Sword-and-Sandal, is a genre of largely Italian-made Historical or Biblical Epics that dominated the Italian film industry from 1957 to 1965, eventually being replaced in 1965 by the "Spaghetti Western"...