The Grand Duel
"A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!"
A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
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“Lee Van Cleef in a distinctively acrobatic role. It features stunts that border on wire-fu and a mystery plot that keeps you guessing. A fun, late-era entry that tries to keep things fresh.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Notable for its distinct, melancholic score by Luis Bacalov (used in Kill Bill) and its elegant wire-fu style stunts. It portrays the gunfighter as an almost mythical, weary figure, elevating the action to a dance.
Production Details
The Grand Duel is a 1972 western film directed by Giancarlo Santi. Originally released in Italy under the title "Il grande duello", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Sergio Bardotti. Cinematography was handled by Mario Vulpiani. The screenplay was written by Ernesto Gastaldi. The film stars Lee Van Cleef as Sheriff Clayton, Alberto Dentice as Phillip Vermeer, and Jess Hahn as Bighorse. Running 1 hour and 30 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre. The film features a notable on-screen body count of 34 kills. It holds a solid average rating of 6.0 from 107 ratings.
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Quentin Tarantino is such a fan of this movie's theme song by Luis Bacalov that he used it as the main theme for the 'O-Ren Ishii' anime sequence in Kill Bill Vol. 1.
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