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The Grand Duel

1972 · 98 min

A slow-burning, sun-scorched western full of quiet menace, shifting alliances, and sudden bursts of gunplay that keep you watching closely.

Tagline
A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!
Overview
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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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • corruption
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Genres
western
Directed by
Giancarlo Santi
Written by
Ernesto Gastaldi
Starring
Lee Van Cleef, Alberto Dentice, Jess Hahn, Horst Frank, Klaus Grünberg, Antonio Casale, Marc Mazza, Dominique Darel
Music
Sergio Bardotti
Cinematography
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Runtime
98 min
Country
France, Germany, Italy
Languages
Italian

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