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Gianfranco Baldanello

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Gianfranco Baldanello was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and second unit director, sometimes credited as Frank G. Carroll. He was the son of actors Emilio Baldanello and Vanda Vianello. Baldanello began his career in the film industry in the early 1950s, working as an assistant director and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with 30 Winchester per El Diablo (1965), a Spaghetti Western that marked the beginning of his work in the genre. Baldanello directed several Westerns, including Kill Johnny Ringo (1966) and Long Days of Hate (1968). His films are characterized by their action sequences and adherence to genre conventions, contributing to the popularity of Spaghetti Westerns during the 1960s.

13-11-1928

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Franco Baldanello

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Merano, Italy

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23 Works

Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind

Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind

Three nerdy students who have the hots for their sexy astronomy teacher hit upon the idea of pretending to be outer-space aliens, in the hopes of tricking her into going to bed with them.
4.6

Year:

1978

The Uranium Conspiracy

The Uranium Conspiracy

This feature was shot in the midst of some of Europe's most stunning scenery. The story focuses on the efforts of an espionage agent, played by Italian heartthrob Fabio Testi, to secure a uranium shipment that has been targeted by an enemy power.
5.0

Year:

1978

Che dottoressa ragazzi!

Che dottoressa ragazzi!

A small Italian village eagerly awaits the long-overdue arrival of a doctor. Everyone expects a male, so when the sexy female doctor Sigrun S. steps out of the bus, it quickly leads to a series of slapstick events.
5.1

Year:

1976

The Great Adventure

The Great Adventure

During the American Gold Rush era, an orphaned boy and his wild dog who must battle against the Yukon wilderness and human greed to help save a frontier town.
4.0

Year:

1975

L'ingenua

L'ingenua

A young man somewhat embarrassed and distressed by a rather aggressive girlfriend, a vaudeville actress, and a newly married couple with an odd contract: all become involved, whether they intended to or not, in a scam involving a villa.
4.5

Year:

1975

Quella provincia maliziosa

Quella provincia maliziosa

A rich industrialist disapproves of the relationship between his son Fabrizio and the beautiful Antonella, who poses naked for men's magazines.
3.7

Year:

1975

Blood River

Blood River

A bunch of unscrupulous men make havoc of a tribe of Indians to take their land. A survivor of the massacre decides to avenge his people by killing the whole bunch one by one.
2.5

Year:

1974

Blood River

Blood River

A bunch of unscrupulous men make havoc of a tribe of Indians to take their land. A survivor of the massacre decides to avenge his people by killing the whole bunch one by one.
2.5

Year:

1974

Man with the Golden Winchester

Man with the Golden Winchester

Zorro aids an American gun-runner in his effort to supply arms to Mexican revolutionaries in their effort to overthrow Emperor Maximillian.
7.5

Year:

1973

Da Scaramouche or se vuoi l'assoluzione baciar devi sto... cordone!

Da Scaramouche or se vuoi l'assoluzione baciar devi sto... cordone!

Scaramouche, a skilled swordsman, goes to the Este court to steal a letter.
0.0

Year:

1973

Colt in the Hand of the Devil

Colt in the Hand of the Devil

When a cowboy is released from prison he fulfils a promise to visit a town run by a gang of ruthless gunmen. In doing so he makes a lot of enemies.
4.7

Year:

1973

Colt in the Hand of the Devil

Colt in the Hand of the Devil

When a cowboy is released from prison he fulfils a promise to visit a town run by a gang of ruthless gunmen. In doing so he makes a lot of enemies.
4.7

Year:

1973

Yellow: The Cousins

Yellow: The Cousins

Following the death of her grandfather, Valentina settles with her husband Pierre, a sculptor, in the old family villa which she partly inherited (half of it belongs to her cousin Marta, who already resides there). Co-habitation proves to be awkward: Valentina is unscrupulous and uninhibited, while Marta is austere and virtuous - at least, on the surface. In fact, when Valentina suddenly dies, the woman initiates a seduction which eventually coaxes Pierre into her arms. The cosy situation soon changes when a police officer turns up to investigate Valentina's death...
5.1

Year:

1969

Black Jack

Black Jack

Black Jack Murphy is the brains in an outfit of outlaws who rob the bank at Tusca City. All goes to plan with the heist but once the loot is safely obtained Jack's men lose no time in trying to double cross him. Wily Jack manages to outfox them at first and gets away with the cash but they soon catch up with him again and not only make off with the money but leave him crippled and carrying multiple causes for wanting revenge. This need for amends possesses Jack with an all consuming passion and he sets out to get even with each of his unfaithful former compadres but has his particular sights set on Indian Joe and Sanchez who abused and killed his beloved sister.
6.2

Year:

1968

Black Jack

Black Jack

Black Jack Murphy is the brains in an outfit of outlaws who rob the bank at Tusca City. All goes to plan with the heist but once the loot is safely obtained Jack's men lose no time in trying to double cross him. Wily Jack manages to outfox them at first and gets away with the cash but they soon catch up with him again and not only make off with the money but leave him crippled and carrying multiple causes for wanting revenge. This need for amends possesses Jack with an all consuming passion and he sets out to get even with each of his unfaithful former compadres but has his particular sights set on Indian Joe and Sanchez who abused and killed his beloved sister.
6.2

Year:

1968

This Man Can't Die

This Man Can't Die

An undercover government agent sets out for revenge upon those responsible for the murder of his parents and the assault of his sister.
4.8

Year:

1968

This Man Can't Die

This Man Can't Die

An undercover government agent sets out for revenge upon those responsible for the murder of his parents and the assault of his sister.
4.8

Year:

1968

Volver a vivir

Volver a vivir

A former soccer player is morally and mentally destroied by the death of his wife. But when he gets the chance to train a team he regains his life by making victories and also finding another love.
0.0

Year:

1968

Danger!! Death Ray

Danger!! Death Ray

Secret Agent Bart Fargo chases the kidnappers of the inventor of a death ray.
2.8

Year:

1967

Kill Johnny Ringo

Kill Johnny Ringo

Brett Halsey stars as Texas Ranger Johnny Ringo, who goes to the town of Eagle Pass to investigate a counterfeiting ring.
7.0

Year:

1966

Gold Train

Gold Train

Bandit leader El Diablo who controls the country with his gang plans to achieve gold destined for Mexico but he is not the only one.
5.0

Year:

1965

Gold Train

Gold Train

Bandit leader El Diablo who controls the country with his gang plans to achieve gold destined for Mexico but he is not the only one.
5.0

Year:

1965

Gold Train

Gold Train

Bandit leader El Diablo who controls the country with his gang plans to achieve gold destined for Mexico but he is not the only one.
5.0

Year:

1965

Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West

Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far West

Colonel William Cody, alias Buffalo Bill, intends to put an end to the dishonest relations between a gang of white swindlers and the Indian, Yellow Hand. So he goes to the chief of Yellow Hand's tribe, Wise Fox, and tries to convince him to sign a peace treaty with the Federal troops. In order to avoid this, Yellow Hand abducts Wise Fox's daughter, pretending that the soldiers have done it.
4.9

Year:

1964

Sandokan Fights Back

Sandokan Fights Back

When Sandokan learns he is the rightful heir to the throne of Malaysia, he immediately sets off to claim his land back.
5.3

Year:

1964

The Lion of St. Mark

The Lion of St. Mark

In 1620 pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic coast. Our hero sets out to defeat them.
3.6

Year:

1963

Blood of the Executioner

Blood of the Executioner

Set in medieval Venice, this swashbuckler chronicles the courage of an executioner and his godson as they attempt to show that the Grand Inquisitor is in league with murderous pirates.
4.4

Year:

1963

Tiger of the Seven Seas

Tiger of the Seven Seas

Tigre is the skipper of the Santa Maria, a pirate-ship, but he feels tired and decides to leave the command of the ship. Unfortunately he has only a daughter, Consuelo. So he will leave the command and the ship to the winner of a challenge among his men. Unexpectedly Consuelo wins. The same night Tigre is killed, William is charged with the killing and is sentenced to death. But before the sentence could be executed the Spaniards of Grand Duke Inigo arrives. Consuelo escapes, however this is only the first move of Indigo's wife to get to the pirates treasure.
4.6

Year:

1962

Planets Around Us

Planets Around Us

An alien race sends cyborgs — made to look like the son of a famous scientist, whom they killed when he landed on their planet — to Earth to help pave the way for an invasion.
3.0

Year:

1962

The Vengeance of Ursus

The Vengeance of Ursus

The evil King Zagro has designs on the beautiful Princess Sira. He wants to marry her so he can take over her kingdom and add it to his own. When Sira is kidnapped, Ursus leaves his farm to rescue her and to eventually lead a revolt against King Zagro.
5.0

Year:

1961

Revolt of the Mercenaries

Revolt of the Mercenaries

Duchess Patrizia is determined to marry, although against her will, effeminate but powerful Prince Stefano. This is the only way she has found to thwart the plans of Count Keller, her aggressive neighbor, who wants to grab her land.
7.0

Year:

1961

Pirates of the Coast

Pirates of the Coast

Luis de Monterey is a ship captain who is pitted against a crafty pirates.
4.3

Year:

1960

Knight of 100 Faces

Knight of 100 Faces

Two knights, the honorful Riccardo and the sinister Fosco, are rivalling for damsel Zuela.
0.0

Year:

1960

David and Goliath

David and Goliath

When the Philistines attack, the Israelites are hopeless against the fierce giant Goliath and don't know what to do. King Saul takes the advice of the prophets and sends an adolescent shepherd, David, into battle to conquer the oversized Philistine. David is victorious and becomes the King of Israel.
3.6

Year:

1960

The Pirate and the Slave Girl

The Pirate and the Slave Girl

When a ship carrying the daughter of Rhodes' governor and secret documents is captured by Mediterranean pirate Dragut, the governor tasks captain Diego with their recovery before they can be sold to Sultan Selim.
4.8

Year:

1959

The Devil's Cavaliers

The Devil's Cavaliers

Captain Richard and a small band of soldiers return home to France to discover the country ruled by horrible nobility.
0.0

Year:

1959

Il bacio del sole

Il bacio del sole

The story of homeless boys on the streets of Naples and of a priest who uses unusual methods to try to help them.
6.0

Year:

1958

Amarti è il mio destino

Amarti è il mio destino

Upon the death of her father, Anna, to escape economic ruin and save her family's honor, is forced to marry their main creditor, while her true love, Roberto, has to emigrate to Brazil.
0.0

Year:

1957

Adventure in Rio

Adventure in Rio

A remake of the 1940 film of the same title. It was shot on location in Brazil with separate German and Italian versions.
0.0

Year:

1955

Bitter Waters

Bitter Waters

Valerio, a blind man of war, and his little sister Fiorella live with Uncle Mario, who has a shop on the coast.
0.0

Year:

1954

Tripoli, bel suol d'amore

Tripoli, bel suol d'amore

The young Alberto Ruotolo leave the country cottage to go for the sharpshooter. But the command does not pull good air, three riflemen arrogant and unruly bear much disorder as anger Marshal Nero.
5.8

Year:

1954

Aces to the fore

Aces to the fore

The director of a detective agency discovers a jewellery thief likes to attends the theatre. So he hires two clumsy and bumbling detectives to guard all the theatres in the area. The two investigators now go from one venue to another attending various Italian magazine shows.
0.0

Year:

1954

The Woman Who Invented Love

The Woman Who Invented Love

The Woman Who Invented Love (Italian: La donna che inventò l'amore) is a 1952 Italian historical melodrama film
0.0

Year:

1952