The Grand Duel
Il grande duello
“A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!”
Synopsis
A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE GRAND DUEL - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-03
Top Cast
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Lee Van Cleef
Sheriff Clayton
Alberto Dentice
Phillip Vermeer
Jess Hahn
Bighorse
Horst Frank
David Saxon / Patriarch Samuel Saxon
Klaus Grünberg
Adam Saxon
Antonio Casale
Hole
Marc Mazza
Sheriff Eli Saxon
Dominique Darel
Elizabeth
Alessandra Cardini
Anita
Gastone Pescucci
Borghese
Elvira Cortese
Madame Oro
Anna Maria Gherardi
David Saxon's Wife
Hans Terofal
Joe Barrel
Salvatore Baccaro
Saloon Barkeeper
Remo Capitani
Bounty Hunter
Memè Perlini
Saxon Henchman
Piergiorgio Plebani
Saxon Henchman
Giancarlo Badessi
Blindfolded Innkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giancarlo Santi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Gastaldi
- Original Score
- Sergio Bardotti
- Original Title
- Il grande duello
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Mount Street Film, Terra-Filmkunst, Corona Filmproduktion, SNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giancarlo Santi
Ernesto Gastaldi
Sergio Bardotti
Mario Vulpiani
Roberto Perpignani
Ettore Rosboch, Henryk Chroscicki
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Bardotti
Original Music Composer
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Giancarlo Santi
Director
Ernesto Gastaldi
Screenplay
Ettore Rosboch
Producer
Lina Nerli Taviani
Costume Design
Franco D'Andria
Production Design
Mario Vulpiani
Director of Photography
Henryk Chroscicki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grand Duel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Grand Duel?
The principal cast of The Grand Duel includes Lee Van Cleef, Alberto Dentice, Jess Hahn, Horst Frank, Klaus Grünberg.
When was The Grand Duel released and how long is it?
The Grand Duel was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grand Duel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grand Duel was composed by Sergio Bardotti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grand Duel?
The Grand Duel holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).