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Writer
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Italian
Spouse
Lorella De Luca (1971-1994)
Children
1 child: Fiorenza Tessari
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♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
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Duccio Tessari is known for writing.
Born in Genoa, Italy (died at age 67).
Duccio Tessari has 38 credits in our database.
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Filmography (38)
In My Room
In My Room
Film
There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs
Director
Law of the Desert
Law of the Desert
Director
Tex and the Lord of the Deep
Director, Writer
The Fifth Commandment
Director, Writer
Safari Express
Director
La madama
Director
Three Tough Guys
Director
The Heroes
Director
Winged Devils
Director, Writer
Biography
Duccio Tessari was an Italian director, screenwriter and occasionally actor, considered one of the fathers of spaghetti westerns. Born in Genoa, Tessari started in the fifties as documentarist and as screenwriter of Peplum films. In 1964 he co-wrote Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars, one year later he gained an impressive commercial success and launched the Giuliano Gemma's career with A Pistol for Ringo and his immediate sequel, The Return of Ringo.
He later touched different genres and worked in RAI TV, directing some successful TV-series. He died of cancer in Rome, at 68. He was married to actress Lorella De Luca.
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Duccio Tessari was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
Where was Duccio Tessari born?
Duccio Tessari was born in Genoa, Italy.
What movies or shows has Duccio Tessari been in?
Duccio Tessari has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include In My Room (1992), There Was a Castle with Forty Dogs (1990), Law of the Desert (1989), Tex and the Lord of the Deep (1985), The Fifth Commandment (1978).
What is Duccio Tessari known for?
Duccio Tessari is primarily known as a writer. Duccio Tessari was an Italian director, screenwriter and occasionally actor, considered one of the fathers of spaghetti westerns. Born in Genoa, Tessari started in the…
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