Italian film director, screenwriter Giulio Petroni who was responsible for DEATH RIDES A HORSE, TEPEPA, A SKY FULL OF STARS FOR A ROOF, THE NIGHT OF THE SERPENT and THEY CALL ME PROVIDENCE died in Rome January 31st. He was 92. One of the most famous directors of the Spaghetti Western era has passed. RIP!
God this is awful news. And its not a prank this time. Its really true. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan of his other work but Death Rides a Horse is one of my favorite all time films in any genre.
Rest in peace Amigo. Hope they have saved a nice stool for you in the great big saloon in the sky.
Night of the Serpent is my favorite - I shall watch it tomorrow/today in homage. And raise a glass every time Luke does… :o
(I like the change to ya tag Korano)
Italian director Giulio Petroni who wrote and directed DEATH RIDES A HORSE, TEPEPA, and NIGHT OF THE SERPENT died January 31 in Rome. He was 91. A complete obituary is posted at Cemetery With Crosses. RIP :’(
DEATH RIDES A HORSE, NIGHT OF THE SERPENT, and TEPEPA, are all excellent examples of our beloved genre and are all perfect candidates for re-watching in memory of il maestro Petroni!
Amazing how few films he actually directed but as my amigo Chris said DEATH RIDES A HORSE, TEPEPA and NIGHT OF THE SERPENT are excellent and SKY FULL OF STARS FOR A ROOF has one of the best opening scenes of the genre. Gemma’s expressions and Alessandroni’s whistling fill you with emotion from the get go. Viva Petroni!