[1][2][3][4] Set in South America, the film was noted for its libertarian overtones and is remembered for Spencer's performance despite retrospective mixed appraisal.

He is a father figure for the numerous local children and makes a living by regularly bartering bananas for goods needed by the Amantido community.

After his sluggish attitude drives his drill sergeant to despair, Joe deserts and tries to just steal the desired trading license, which again lands him in prison.

The police also arrive, but not to arrest Joe; they've been looking for Manuel, who has just received a presidential pardon in return for his helping the president to finally conceive a boy.

[10] Il Corriere della Serra lists it among Spencer's cult films,[11] while La Repubblica called the theme song, "unforgettable".