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Giancarlo Santi
★ Directing

Giancarlo Santi

1939 – 2021 · Rome, Italy · Active 1963–2014

Giancarlo Santi, an Italian director born in the 1940s, made his mark with The Grand Duel (1972), a notable spaghetti western that showcases his unique vision. With a background in the Italian film industry, Santi's work is characterized by a blend of action and narrative depth, elevating the genre's conventions. His direction in The Grand Duel highlights a tense rivalry and moral ambiguity, elements that resonate within the cult film community and solidify his place in the exploration of genre cinema.

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The Grand Duel

The Grand Duel

1972 ★ 5.7
Director

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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Filmography

24 credits
2010s 1 credit
2014
Movie ★ 8.0
2000s 2 credits
2006
Movie ★ 9.6
1980s 1 credit
1983
Walking, Walking as Il Comandante Imperiale
Movie ★ 5.4
Crew Credits
1980s 3 credits
1985
The Adventures of Hercules Assistant Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1983
Walking, Walking Production Manager
Movie ★ 5.4
1983
Hercules Assistant Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1970s 6 credits
1978
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 6.9
1972
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
The Lion Has Seven Heads Production Manager
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Duck, You Sucker Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 7.7
1970
Necropolis Production Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1960s 11 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Once Upon a Time in the West First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 8.3
1967
Death Rides a Horse Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
The Man with the Balloons Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
The Wedding March First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
Movie ★ 8.5
1965
Kiss the Other Sheik Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
Controsesso First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
The Ape Woman Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1963
Cold Trumpet Assistant Director
Movie
1963
The Conjugal Bed First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.5