Gianni Garko, born in Zadar, Dalmatia, made his mark in cult cinema with a career that began in the 1950s. He is best known for portraying the iconic character Sartana in Sartana Kills Them All (1970) and Light the Fuse… Sartana Is Coming (1970), solidifying his status in the spaghetti western genre. Garko also showcased his versatility in Night of the Devils (1972) and The Psychic (1977), where he navigated the realms of horror and psychological thriller. His contributions to Eighteen in the Sun (1962) and Bad Man's River (1971) further illustrate his dynamic presence in Italian cinema.
Eighteen in the Sun
An Italian variation on the Frankie & Annette-Gidget beach party movies that were all the rage in North America in the early 60s. Nicole Molino (Catherine Spaak) and Nicola Molino (Gianni Garko) are not related to one another. In fact, they don’t even know each other until both are inadvertently assigned the same hotel room on the island of Ischia. Nicole isn’t interested in any hanky-panky, so Nicola reluctantly promises to keep his hands to himself.
