California is a 1977 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by Michele Lupo. The film was generally well received by critics and was successful at the Italian box office.
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Plot
After the American Civil War, gunman California wants to renew his life. He changes his name to Michael Random and seeks a home where he can live in peace. In the war's aftermath he gets to know young Willy Preston. En route to Preston's family, Willy is killed by a gang of criminals under the helm of Robert Whittaker. California informs Willy's kin and falls in love with Willy's sister, Helen. One day California witness Whittaker and his gang robbing a bank and Helen is taken hostage. California is faced with the decision to resort to the merciless shootist he once was in order to save Helen from the desperados.
Cast
Giuliano Gemma: Michael 'California' Random
Miguel Bosé: Willy Preston
Chris Avram: Nelson
Paola Dominguín (as Paola Bose): Helen Preston
Raimund Harmstorf: Whittaker
William Berger: Mr. Preston
Ferdinando Murolo: Brook
Robert Hundar: Eric Plummer
Malisa Longo: Yasmin
Dana Ghia: Mrs. Preston
Romano Puppo: Gary Duke
Franco Ressel: Full
Enzo Fiermonte: Father
Nazzareno Zamperla: Brother of Northern Soldier (uncredited)
Piero Leri:
Mario Novelli:
Piero Morgia:
Andrea Aureli:
Franco Fantasia:
Alfio Caltabiano: