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Comparison between the international version and the Spanish extended version (both included on the American/British Blu-ray from Arrow Video)
Additionally, 2 missing moments in the Spanish version with a duration of 4.5 seconds. Other minor template errors with a duration of less than 0.5 seconds were not listed in the editing report. In 1970, Mario Camus directed the Spanish-Italian co-production Wrath of the Wind, in which Terence Hill, who had recently become popular with his Western performances, was paired with Spanish star Fernando Rey (French Connection, Viridiana). Originally conceived in Andalusia as a pure "period drama" with socio-political themes, the film was mostly marketed as a Western, thanks to Hill's popularity. In Italy, a heavily cut version circulated on VHS with a duration of just over 80 minutes, which removed much of the initial plot background. For international distribution in English-speaking countries and Germany, a version is common that trims many small bits within scenes, especially in the first 30 minutes. Political backgrounds are also somewhat reduced here, particularly regarding the intentions of the revolutionaries. Some small bursts of violence also fell victim to the editing scissors. However, most of the interventions seem to be a tightening to achieve a slightly more concise runtime of just under 100 minutes. Since December 19, 2023, the film has been available from Arrow Video in a Blu-ray set with I Want Him Dead, El Puro, and Four of the Apocalypse by Lucio Fulci. The main film here is the version in Italian and English, which can be referred to as the "international version". This version, with the best visual quality, is generally acceptable. As a bonus, the longer "Spanish version" is included, whose master is slightly darker but still solid HD overall. Runtime information is arranged according to the schema: The main film on the Blu-ray (= international version) starts with restoration notes and the Interfilm logo. The Spanish version has an introductory quote from Shakespeare on a black background.
Main film 57.5 sec longer
01:23 / 00:26-00:30 An additional shot of the musicians and the following one starts a little earlier. 4.2 sec
The shots after that are also shortened by a few frames each, adding up to 1.8 sec. 01:48 / 00:56-00:59 Jacobo a little longer. 2.4 sec
02:01 / 01:12-01:20 Before Marco winks at Jacobo, there are a few more cuts. 8.3 sec
02:09 / 01:28-01:31 Marco longer and Jacobo a little earlier. 2.7 sec 02:13 / 01:35-01:36 More handshakes. 0.8 sec 02:14 / 01:37-02:11 Marco longer and then a lot more walking around behind the bald head of him and Jacobo. 34 sec
Re-ordered scene 02:19-02:25 / 02:16-02:18 The shot of Jacobo is interrupted in the international version in order to reinsert the beginning (a short shot of Marco and the bald man walking forward) from the previous longer cut. The middle part of Jacobo's shot is missing. International version 3.7 sec longer
Around half a minute later, a few initial credits appear in the Spanish version only.
04:29 / 04:22-04:23 The client takes his hat off his head at the beginning of the shot. 1.1 sec
05:20 / 05:14-05:15 The client takes another step forward. 0.9 sec 06:29 / 06:24-06:31 After the principal leaves, a shot of the train outside and Jacobo walking into the next room is missing. 6.5 sec
06:37 / 06:39-06:42 After Jacobo has undressed, you can see the train again. 3.3 sec
This is followed shortly afterwards by further credits and, in the international version, the Shakespeare quote.
Here are two more comparison images from the film, which better illustrate that the image in the Spanish version is somewhat darker in places and that there is a general tendency towards "black crush".
Re-ordered scene 07:00-07:14 / 07:04-07:25 However, there are also deviations within the opening credits. For example, two shots were reversed in order for the international version and other nature shots were omitted. Spanish version 6.9 sec longer
07:37 / 07:48-07:54 Another shot of the train. 5.9 sec
08:08 / 08:25-08:30 More nature between the large track shots. 5 sec
08:12 / 08:35-08:44 More. 9 sec
08:35 / 09:06-09:13 One shot is longer. 6.6 sec
08:56 / 09:34-09:35 Marco and Jacobo run after the train a little earlier. 1.6 sec 09:17 / 09:56-09:59 The train a little longer and the following shot inside earlier. 2.9 sec 09:28 / 10:11-10:20 Jacobo is sitting by the window. Marco gets up and goes to him. 9.4 sec
09:51 / 10:44-10:48 You can see the horses coming out of the train a little earlier. 4.5 sec 10:04 / 11:01-11:04 Trim of Marco shuffling the cards for a shot of the locomotive. 3 sec 10:14 / 11:14-11:23 The train takes a little longer, then Marco puts on his hat inside. 9.1 sec
10:44 / 11:53-11:58 The next shot of the train starts a little earlier... 5.1 sec 10:50 / 12:04 ...and runs insignificantly longer. 0.9 sec 10:55 / 12:09-12:11 The next shot is just as insignificantly shorter. 1.7 sec 11:05 / 12:21-12:27 An additional shot of running through the alleys. 5.6 sec
11:25 / 12:47-13:09 And further. 22 sec
11:52 / 13:36-13:38 Trivial trim. 2.4 sec 12:00 / 13:46-13:48 Ditto when Marco is approached. 1.9 sec 12:16 / 14:04-14:05 Another shot of Marco earlier. 1.3 sec 12:55 / 14:44-14:46 Marco looks out a little longer. 1.7 sec 12:57 / 14:48-14:55 Marco takes a few first steps towards the stairs. 6.8 sec
13:07 / 15:05-15:07 Marco can be seen again briefly from the front. 2 sec
13:16 / 15:16-15:20 The owner a moment longer and Marco goes to the chair earlier. 4.5 sec 14:04 / 16:09-16:10 Soledad takes steps to the stove a little earlier. 1.1 sec 14:24 / 16:30-16:31 Earlier back from Marco to the owner. 1.1 sec 14:29 / 16:36-16:38 Trim as Marco is brought food by Soledad. 2.3 sec 14:45 / 16:54-16:56 Trimming while talking at the table. 1.5 sec 14:58 / 17:09-17:10 Ditto. 1.7 sec 15:04 / 17:16-17:18 Ditto. 2.4 sec 15:15 / 17:29-17:31 Ditto, Soledad has got up in the meantime. 1.8 sec 15:21 / 17:37-17:39 The cut to Marco in bed a little earlier. 1.6 sec 15:35 / 17:53-17:55 Marco looks outside a little longer. 1.7 sec 15:45 / 18:05 Boring trim #456. 0.7 sec 16:09 / 18:29-18:30 Ditto, before Marco can be seen smoking. 0.8 sec 16:12 / 18:33-18:34 Also the end of the shot. 1.4 sec 16:30 / 18:52-18:56 More arriving in the courtyard. 3.6 sec 16:52 / 19:18-19:19 Soledad insignificantly longer. 0.9 sec The shots of her walking in shortly afterwards are all minimally shortened, which accounts for another 1.7 sec. 18:27 / 20:56-20:57 Another girl comes to the table. 1.1 sec 25:08 / 27:37-27:46 More shots of villagers. 9.3 sec
26:10 / 28:48-28:55 Two additional shots of people "sorting out". 7.3 sec
International version longer 27:46-27:48 / 30:32 Jacobo can be seen shaving a moment longer in the international version. + 1.4 sec
34:14 / 36:58-37:14 The revolutionary speaks at length to the villagers: they know hunger better than their own mother and he wants to take them into his world, where people live in freedom. 15.5 sec
34:39 / 37:39-37:40 The long shot with the speech is a moment longer. 1.3 sec 34:47 / 37:48-38:21 The revolutionary continues to speak meaningful words about freedom and how they should break down the door together. 32.6 sec
34:51 / 38:25-38:39 The revolutionary speaks at length, to which you can see a few field workers. He says that he has seen no place for himself in society and now wants to share his vision of a new world. 14.1 sec
34:59 / 38:47-39:31 Again, a large part of the speech is missing with shots of the villagers. It is about the will to break out of their own "slave" existence. Their whole life has already been a long struggle, they say, and they don't have to be afraid of death. 43.9 sec
36:47 / 41:18-41:35 The revolutionary falls to the ground longer and as Marco walks past him, you see more of the bloodied corpse. Marco mounts his horse, with the villagers in between for the first time. 16.5 sec
International version longer 55:51-55:54 / 60:39 Soledad can be seen a moment longer in the international version. + 3.1 sec
86:22 / 91:07-93:35 After Marco's flirtation in the field, the judge Don Antonio gives a critical speech about his activities in the village. Everything must be cleared up soon, including the two murders. José also asks once again for the demands to be accepted. Carlos complains that further unrest could follow and the judge replies that the law will take action. He also threatens to confiscate the weapons of Don Antonio's men. Don Antonio then says that he is ready for negotiations if Marco is arrested. As they leave, the judge asks José about Marco. If he is a contract killer, the villagers should not be covering for him. José remains adamant. 147.8 sec (= 2:28 min)
89:08 / 96:20-96:21 Master error: Marco can be seen a moment earlier. 0.8 sec
Different end fade-in.
Here from the English language version of the Blu-ray:
Slipcase and cover of the Arrow Video Blu-ray (US edition):
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