Lee Van Cleef rides into a showdown with vengeance, betrayal, and Saxon family drama.
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.
When the moustaches are this sharp, you know you’re in Spaghetti country.
If your Westerns demand more mustache and moral ambiguity, Lee Van Cleef’s Sheriff Clayton has you covered. The Grand Duel throws him into a powder keg of revenge and family feuds, with enough gun smoke and double-crosses to satisfy your Spaghetti cravings.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Grand Duel is a 1972 Italian-German-French Western film directed by Giancarlo Santi about a grizzled ex-sheriff who helps a man framed for murder confront a powerful trio of brothers intent on killing him.
- Director
- Giancarlo Santi
- Writer
- Ernesto Gastaldi
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Country
- Italy, Germany, France
- Language
- English, Italian
- Genres
- Western
- Also Known As
- Storm Rider, The Grand Duel
Why Cult
Van Cleef brings his trademark grit and gravitas as Sheriff Clayton, anchoring the film with a steely presence.
The Saxon brothers are a trio of antagonists whose power and ruthlessness drive the film’s central conflict.
A collaboration between Italy, Germany, and France, this film stands out for its cross-European production and flavor.
A classic setup: an innocent man on the run, with a seasoned ex-sheriff as his unlikely ally.
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What is The Grand Duel about? +
A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
Who directed The Grand Duel? +
The Grand Duel was directed by Giancarlo Santi.
How long is The Grand Duel? +
The Grand Duel has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is The Grand Duel? +
The Grand Duel is a Western.
When was The Grand Duel released? +
The Grand Duel was released in 1972.