The Grand Duel (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, The Grand Duel is a western film directed by Giancarlo Santi, running about 90 minutes. “A one man Judge, Jury and Executioner who turns the Wild West into a Blood Bath!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
Who’s in it. The Grand Duel stars Lee Van Cleef as Sheriff Clayton, Alberto Dentice as Phillip Vermeer, Jess Hahn as Bighorse and Horst Frank as David Saxon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Grand Duel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grand Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grand Duel tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grand Duel (1972)?
- In US, The Grand Duel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grand Duel worth watching?
- The Grand Duel holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grand Duel?
- The Grand Duel stars Lee Van Cleef, Alberto Dentice, Jess Hahn, Horst Frank and Horst Frank.
- When was The Grand Duel released?
- The Grand Duel was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.