Mill Creek Western and Theatrical Blu-ray Releases
For the first time on Blu-ray, The Grand Duel and Keoma, two of the greatest and most well-known spaghetti western films ever produced, will be available together on May 15, 2012 from Mill Creek Entertainment. With renowned directors, Giancarlo Santi (The Grand Duel) and Enzo G. Castellari (Keoma) and actors Lee Van Cleef and Franco Nero this new double feature is a must have for every western fan, available for an unbeatable value.
Masterfully directed by Giancarlo Santi (Sergio Leone’s assistant director) The Grand Duel’s originality lies in it being constructed more like a crime thriller rather than a western. Santi learned well Leone’s rhythmic use of pauses and the poetry of silent moments, channeling the master’s lyrical and epic style. With a fantastic music score by Luis Bacalov that rivals the best of Morricone’s compositions, The Grand Duel (a.k.a. The Big Showdown) is...
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Posted - 05/16/2012 : 9:13:34 PM
