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José Canalejas
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José Canalejas

1925 – 2015 · Madrid, Madrid, Spain · Active 1960–1997

Born in 1925 in Madrid, José Canalejas carved out a niche in the world of Spanish cinema, particularly within the spaghetti western genre. He gained prominence with his role in Django (1966), where his commanding presence set the stage for a series of notable performances. Canalejas continued to captivate audiences in films like The Mercenary (1968) and Horror Express (1972), showcasing his versatility across both westerns and horror. His contributions to cult cinema resonate through the gritty storytelling and dynamic characters that define the films available on SassyFlix.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 12 films available
Return of the Evil Dead

Return of the Evil Dead

1973 ★ 5.8
as Murdo

500 years after they were blinded and executed for committing human sacrifices, a band of Templar knights returns from the grave to terrorize a rural Portuguese village during it's centennial celebration. Being blind, the Templars find their victims through sound, usually the screams of their victims. Taking refuge in a deserted cathedral, a small group of people must find a way to escape from the creatures.

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Filmography

73 credits
1990s 1 credit
1997
Niño nadie as Míster
Movie ★ 5.0
1980s 14 credits
1989
Movie ★ 5.7
1989
TV ★ 7.5
1987
Scalps as Black Eagle
Movie ★ 5.8
1987
White Apache as White Bear
Movie ★ 4.8
1987
Movie ★ 5.7
1985
Our Father as Guardia Civil #1
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
Bad Medicine as Professor Hugo
Movie ★ 5.2
1985
Movie ★ 5.3
1983
La desconocida as Dr. Salas
Movie ★ 1.0
1982
Movie ★ 5.0
1982
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
Movie ★ 5.9
1970s 26 credits
1978
Der Tiefstapler as President Cusano
Movie ★ 9.0
1977
The Standard as Berittener Soldat
Movie ★ 4.3
1976
Movie ★ 4.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
Movie ★ 8.0
1976
El segundo poder as Fray Villavicencio
Movie ★ 5.8
1976
TV ★ 7.3
1975
Movie ★ 4.7
1975
Movie ★ 10.0
1975
Movie ★ 6.1
1975
The Great Adventure as Bates' Henchman
Movie ★ 4.1
1974
Bloody Sun as Lieutenant
Movie ★ 5.0
1974
Blood River as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.8
1973
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 4.2
1972
Horror Express as Russian Guard
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Sonny and Jed as Don García Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1971
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Hands Up, Dead Man! You're Under Arrest as Angel, Grayton's Henchman in Black
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Graf Luckner as Myakis
TV ★ 10.0
1970
Movie ★ 5.6
1970
Movie ★ 5.4
1970
Compañeros as Mongo Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1960s 30 credits
1969
Cemetery Without Crosses as Vallee Brother (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
Alive or Preferably Dead as Cowboy on the Train (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
A Stranger in Paso Bravo as Jesus Santamaria
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Movie ★ 6.9
1968
I Want Him Dead as Confederate soldier
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Villa Rides as Villa's Guerrillero Rapist Killed by Fierro (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1967
The Hellbenders as Mexican Bandit
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid as Jake - Travis's Henchman
Movie ★ 6.1
1967
Movie ★ 7.7
1966
Django as Member of Hugo's Gang
Movie ★ 7.2
1966
The Ugly Ones as Juan Valdez
Movie ★ 5.9
1966
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
Movie ★ 5.2
1965
For a Few Dollars More as Chico, Member of Indio's Gang (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1965
The Relentless Four as Rex Calhoun
Movie ★ 6.2
1964
Movie ★ 5.5
1964
Ride and Kill as Chirlo
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Minnesota Clay as Millicet
Movie ★ 6.1
1964
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
A Fistful of Dollars as Rojo Gang Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1964
Movie ★ 5.5
1963
Gidget Goes to Rome as Pinchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1963
Sign of Zorro as Teniente
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
Torrejón City as Mejicano
Movie ★ 5.0
1960
Red Lips as Paul, el pianista
Movie ★ 5.3
Crew Credits
1970s 2 credits
1976
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
Movie ★ 9.0