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His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1972, His Name Was Holy Ghost is a western film directed by Giuliano Carnimeo, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Gianni Garko stars as the Holy Ghost, a supernatural gunfighter dressed in white and with a dove sitting on his shoulder. With his sidekick (Chris Huerta), the Holy Ghost rescues some farmers from the fortified prison of the evil General Ubarte, then raids the castle again for gold treasure aided by some local prostitutes.

Who’s in it. His Name Was Holy Ghost stars Gianni Garko as Spirito Santo / Holy Ghost, Cris Huerta as Carezza, Pilar Velázquez as Juana and Poldo Bendandi as Gen. Ubarte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, His Name Was Holy Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Name Was Holy Ghost page.

If you liked it. Fans of His Name Was Holy Ghost tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch His Name Was Holy Ghost (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Name Was Holy Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is His Name Was Holy Ghost worth watching?
His Name Was Holy Ghost holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in His Name Was Holy Ghost?
His Name Was Holy Ghost stars Gianni Garko, Cris Huerta, Pilar Velázquez, Poldo Bendandi and George Rigaud.
When was His Name Was Holy Ghost released?
His Name Was Holy Ghost was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.