The story follows two Italians—an ambitious but untalented theater actor, Guido Guidi (Vittorio Gassman), and a priest, Don Albino (Paolo Villaggio)—who find themselves accidentally swept up in the chaos of the Mexican Revolution.
The film features a playful score by the legendary Ennio Morricone and highlights Corbucci's transition from the gritty violence of his earlier work (like Django ) toward more lighthearted, parody-style filmmaking. Critical Reception What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution...
What Am I Doing in the Middle of a Revolution? (1972) - IMDb The story follows two Italians—an ambitious but untalented
Critics often describe the film as a "misfire" compared to Corbucci's masterpieces like The Great Silence . While it boasts large-scale action sequences, some find the humor forced and the pacing tedious. However, for fans of the genre, it remains an interesting artifact of the era when the Spaghetti Western began to parody itself. (1972) - IMDb Critics often describe the film
Caught between the Federales and the Revolutionaries , the duo must use their wits—and often impersonations—to survive a conflict they don't fully understand.