STUDIOCANAL announces a superb 4K restoration of the spaghetti western DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST as part of the Cult Classics range.  From prolific Italian director Alberto De Martino (Blazing Magnum), the film – starring Glenn Saxson (The Magnificent Texan) – is released on 24 August with new extras including an interview with the star, a commentary from Sid and Nancy director Alex Cox, a 12 page booklet, fantastic new artwork by Thomas Hodge (aka The Dude Designs), and an O-card. The film is also released on Blu-ray and Digital.

Released in 1966, the same year as Franco Nero’s Django, DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST sees Saxson saddle up for the role, as the gunslinger exacting revenge for his father’s death; with a fantastic performance from Nando Gazzolo as the villain, and strong support from Fernando Sancho (A Pistol For Ringo), Evelyn Stewart (Weapons of Death), Guido Lollobrigida  (Red Sun), and Erika Blanc (Devil’s Nightmare). 

DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST is available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital from 24th August 2026 and available to pre-order HERE

EXTRAS:

NEW Interview with Glenn Saxson

NEW Audio commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox, author of 10,000 Ways to Die: A Director’s Take on the Italian Western

Erika’s Saloon – interview with Erika Blanc

Evelyn in the West – an interview with Evelyn Stewart

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray both include a 12 page booklet with new essay from Peter Raleigh

ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL 24 AUGUST

PRE-ORDER HERE