Лимонадный Джо (1964)

"Limonadový Joe" (Limonade Joe or Horse Opera) is a 1964 Czechoslovakian film directed by Oldřich Lipský. The film is a whirlwind of genres, incorporating elements of musical, melodrama, comedy, adventure, and western. Set in the Wild West, the film follows the story of Lemonade Joe, a mild-mannered lemonade seller who turns into a gun-slinging hero, willing to take on the corrupt businessmen and outlaws who are taking over the town. The film pokes fun at both westerns and musicals, with exaggerated characters and comedic situations. The music and dance numbers, performed by the cast, are catchy and entertaining. The film also has a political undertone, addressing issues of power and corruption in society. The film was a huge success in Czechoslovakia and became a cult classic. It was also popular in other Eastern European countries and later gained a following in the West. The film's catchy song "My Darling Clementine" is still recognizable to many today.