A really enjoyable Django film IMO. Terrence Hill fits in perfectly for the role of Django (even though Nero is always going to be the best Django) and this film has some nice side characters too. The soundtrack is truly wonderful and beautiful, especially the theme song (Youād Better Smile) is excellent. Visually Viva Django looks also great, Ferdinando Baldi has lately become one of my favorite directors of this genre. I love the way he uses fire as an visual element on this film just like he did on The Forgotten Pistolero. 4 out of 5 stars from me.
I have a question! ???
Are there deferences between the German and English Blu-ray version? Which has the best picture and is the German booklet also by Howard Hughes?
I can see that two different sources were used, because the English one has a duration of 88 min (PAL probably) and the German of 92.
Mine is german and the quality is excellent u know and i prefer this to another versionā¦ 8)
[quote=āSalty Jim, post:102, topic:65ā]I have a question! ???
Are there deferences between the German and English Blu-ray version? Which has the best picture and is the German booklet also by Howard Hughes?
I can see that two different sources were used, because the English one has a duration of 88 min (PAL probably) and the German of 92.[/quote]
Arrow Blu-ray is 91m 56s (the earlier DVD edition probably ran around 88m). DVDBeaver[/url] review. The Arrow master is from the Cineteca Di Bologna restoration.
Screenshot comparison [url=http://=http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/multi_comparison.php?&disc1=2699&disc2=3260&hd_multiID=404&action=&x=&y=&art=&image=0&cap1=24852&cap2=29968&lossless=1#auswahl]HERE[url]http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_reviews_59/django_prepare_a_coffin_blu-ray.htm[/url]. This one says contrast is too high on the Arrow BD, but you can make out a shade more detail on the night shot in the comparison.
Also, the German blu ray has forced German subtitles like the old X-Rated dvd releases.
The above screenshot comparison link doesnāt work, hereās the corrected link:
(select screenshot, then click on area of screencap to compare by mousing over/out image)
DE 3L Home Entertainment blu-ray vs UK Arrow blu-ray[/url]
UK Arrow blu-ray vs German E-M-S dvd
[url=http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/multi_comparison.php?disc1=3260&disc2=2730&hd_multiID=404#auswahl]DE 3L Home Entertainment blu-ray vs German E-M-S dvd[url]http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/multi_comparison.php?disc1=3260&disc2=2699&hd_multiID=404#auswahl[/url]
The German blu looks a bit better than the UK to most, although some prefer the UK as you can see some things more clearly (basically because of difference in darkness levels so depends on how you prefer the picture)
Both are a substantial improvement over the DVD
Django, Prepare a Coffin (1968) has been viewed and brought me to the conclusion it isnāt a very remarkable film. There are a lot of good elements in it; George Eastmanās an excellent villain, Terence Hill plays Django as close to Franco Nero as possible (reinforcing the idea that this is actually as close to an āofficialā Django sequel as you get) and Baldi delivers some memorable moments: the opening sequence showing the proximity of politics and corruption (a theme that is alas, not followed up on), the attack on the stagecoach by Djangoās band, the latterās own attack on the saloon straight after, even the machine gun climax. Yet everything that surrounds these scenes are pretty generic and formula-fitting, Baldi sticking to the genre so tightly that it scarcely has an original idea to its name, despite the convoluted plotting. So it never delivers more than it promises, which isnāt much, all in all. It works well enough, but you can see why a film like Blindman is praised: itās Baldiās brightest moment compared to this.
Close to my view of this movie. Unremarkable 3 out 5.
I can only agree. I was rather disappointed.
Finally watched this on my big screen T.V. and boy did it make a difference. Terrence Hill as Django worked beatifully, the story by Franco Rossetti was full of revenge, simple and effective, Ferdinando Baldi didnt excite me behind the directorās chair, but it wasnāt sloppy. ( I find him trying to hard and not innovative enough ) the score, while not as memorable as the original, works just fine. If anything I think I may have it stuck in my head for a while. Upon first viewing, its impossible not to notice that Hill looks like Neroās twin brother. His casting as Django was a brilliant decision. I think George Eastmanās performance as Lucas often gets ignored. He does a great job. Horst Frank also gives a remarkable performance. Now on to my favorite scenes. When I update my top 20 this will go into it for sure.
Their are lots of excellent scenes, but here are my favorite.
1.While being forced to answer questons about the hidden gold, Django utters these lines " I have only one thing left. Hate." Django spitting on his enemy was pretty cool to see too.
2.The Saloon scene, where Django screams " She was my wife, you killed her!" Lucas got exactly what he deserved. Death. A blazing one.
3.The tragic moment where Djangoās wagon breaks down, and his wife is killed.
4. Fourth scene is where Django says " My wifeās life was worth a lot more." Nice to know no politican can bribe him.
5.Of course the second to last scene has to mentioned. Django picks up the gatling gun from the coffin and opens fire on his enemies, killing Barry, and claiming victory once and for all.
There you have it. Great film, and the best Django outside of the original.
I had not watched this movie in years. It was better than I thought it was. Itās of course no match for the real thing, but itās an enjoyable revenge western with a few twists:
REVIEW:
https://www.spaghetti-western.net/index.php/Get_a_Coffin_Ready_!_/_Viva_Django!_Review
Long time ago, when iāve seen only around twenty spaghs, it was in my TOP 20. I think. 
At number 20 ?
Nooo, probably at 17.
You know, iād seen both Trinity movies and Genius at that time. And Sabata. That one i disliked a lot back then, but as i said on fb, Sabata is doing a lot better now on my list. So maybe it was even at 16. for a little while.
Nowadays, all aforementioned movies are doing better on my list than Viva Django.
I prefer the Trinities and Sabata to this one, but this one to Genius (even though I donāt think that movie is all bad)
sure, Genius isnāt bad at all, actually last time i saw it, i think, i liked it
Yes I just watched Viva Django / Django, Prepare a Coffin (and I think it is better than Yankee which I also received two days ago but which was not bad).
My first time impression is that this is a typical 7/10 SW with a not too simplistic plot. Such high rating is in the minority of my newly bought SWs nowadays, maybe around 20-30 % or so, in spite of rather careful picking. There were many familiar actors that I like such as Horst Frank, George Eastman and Guido Lollobrigida. Terence Hill was very good as Django. The main music theme was good. The end shootout which connects this film with the ārealā Django is a nice feature. A little bit silly is that Django after having been severly beaten up, a few moments later was in full fighting spirit running like a rabit and putting dynamite here and there, but thatās not untypical in SW 
Django, Prepare a Coffin will enter my top 25 list. But I think The Forgotten Pistolero/Gunman Of Ave Maria by the same director Ferdinando Baldi probably is a little bit better (ranked 15, but also a 7/10) and more stylish.
A second watching within weeks is warranted.
There was a very informative text by Howard Hughes in the booklet with the Arrow release Django Prepare A Coffon. I didnāt know that Terence Hill also was from Italy, (Mario Girotti), as well as George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori).
And a āriding themeā in the movie which I liked was by Morricone and recycled from Pistolās Donāt Argue.
Oh wow. But thatās what a good alias does I recommend checking out a few background articles on the SWDb also
Just rewatched my EMS DVD edition of this one, under its German title Django und die Bande der Gehenkten. This translates rather well into English as Django and the Band of the Hanged.
The basic idea behind the film is quite brilliant but I always find it quite disappointing. Django assembles his band of vengeful wronged men but doesnāt do anything with them. Itās almtlike they turn on him out if sheer boredom.
I like Terence Hill as a general rule but heās a lot more comfortable in scenes where he has to fart around with a parrot than suggesting the tragic dignity which Franco Nero gave Django.
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Have you seen The Windās Anger ?