 The film Klein released was called "A Stranger in Town", starring Anthony as the Stranger, a shotgun-wielding antihero who helps a group of Mexican bandits steal gold from the US Army and Federales, and then steals it right back from them.Released by MGM to compete with United Artists' "Dollars Trilogy" starring Clint Eastwood, it became a surprise success, and spawned three sequels in which Anthony reprised his role.With these films, some felt Anthony's persona was not the typical tough spaghetti western hero; the Stranger was vulnerable and sneaky, with a sardonic sense of humor.