The Grand Duel 1972
“A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!”
What is The Grand Duel?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Grand Duel" (1972). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 29, 1972
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Studios
- Mount Street Film, Terra-Filmkunst, Corona Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 113 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Mount Street Film, Terra-Filmkunst, Corona Filmproduktion
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Grand Duel" (1972).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Grand Duel (Italian: Il Grande duello).
Also known as: Storm Rider, The Big Showdown.
Year: 1972.
Genre: Italian-language spaghetti Western.
Director: Giancarlo Santi (previously assistant director for Sergio Leone on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West).
Cast: Lee Van Cleef, Alberto Dentice, Jess Hahn, Horst Frank.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date (per TMDB source): 01/01/1974.
Plot: A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
Tagline: A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!
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“A gripping exploration of western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Grand Duel worth watching?
The Grand Duel holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 113 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Grand Duel and when was it released?
The Grand Duel is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Grand Duel?
The Grand Duel was directed by Giancarlo Santi.
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