Ace High

• Western
• Action
• Comedy

A sun-drenched Italian Western unfolds as a cleverly orchestrated game of reversals and reluctant partnerships. Following a wrongful conviction and audacious escape, a charismatic conman, Cacopoulos, doesn’t seek freedom but ignites a cross-country pursuit after stealing from two equally determined, though initially antagonistic, rivals – a musician and a rancher. Their shared desire for retribution against a common enemy binds them in a surprisingly humorous and escalating chase, marked by slapstick action and unexpected alliances. This isn’t a tale of heroic justice, but of desperate men leveraging each other in a cynical landscape where betrayal is currency and vengeance is a chaotic, often comical, process. The film distinguishes itself through its playful subversion of Spaghetti Western tropes, prioritizing character interaction and situational comedy over traditional gunfight glory.