Swordsman of Siena
| Swordsman of Siena | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by |
Etienne Perier Baccio Bandini |
| Written by | Alec Coppel |
| Starring | Stewart Granger |
| Music by | Mario Nascimbene |
| Cinematography | Tonino Delli Colli |
| Edited by |
Robert Isnardon Monique Isnardon |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release dates | 1962 |
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.065 million[1] |
| Box office | $2.25 million[1] |
Swordsman of Siena (Italian: La congiura dei dieci) is a 1962 Italian adventure film directed by Etienne Perier and Baccio Bandini and starring Stewart Granger, Sylva Koscina and Christine Kaufmann.[2][3] The film is set in Spanish-controlled Italy during the sixteenth century.
Main cast
- Stewart Granger as Thomas Stanswood
- Sylva Koscina as Orietta Arconti
- Christine Kaufmann as Serenella Arconti
- Riccardo Garrone as Don Carlos
- Alberto Lupo as Andrea Paresi
- Marina Berti as Countess of Osta
- Tullio Carminati as Father Giacomo
- Claudio Gora as Leoni
- Carlo Rizzo as Gino
- Fausto Tozzi as Hugo
- Tom Felleghi as The Spanish Captain
Production
The movie was first announced in 1951 with Yvonne de Carlo as star.[4]
Robert Taylor was mentioned as a possible star.[5] Granger was attached in 1954.[6] Andrew Marton and then Roy Rowland were announced as director.[7][8] However the film was postponed until 1961.
Granger sprained his back while filming a duel scene and was laid up for several days.[9]
Reception
According to MGM accounts, after the production budget and other associated costs were taken away, the film lost $100,000.[1]
In France it recorded admissions of 977,460.[10]
Still this swashbuckler film has meanwhile been recognised as "one of the best of its type" for Stewart Granger's accomplished fencing performances and the horse race.[11]
Biography
- Hughes, Howard (2011). Cinema Italiano - The Complete Guide From Classics To Cult. London - New York: I.B.Tauris. ISBN 978-1-84885-608-0.
References
- 1 2 3 'The Eddie Mannix Ledger’, Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study, Los Angeles
- ↑ "Swordsman of Siena". unifrance.org. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/51730
- ↑ Hedda Hopper's Staff. (1951, May 01). Carolina cotten to entertain at field hospitals in korea. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/178138772
- ↑ Drama. (1954, Feb 05). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/166570937
- ↑ Real Siena Will Call Granger; New Political Story to Bid Crawford Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 01 Oct 1954: B9.
- ↑ MOVIELAND EVENTS. (1955, Jan 05). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/166734468
- ↑ GOLDWYN JR. SIGNS MITCHUM FOR FILM: 'Deadly Peacemaker,' His First Production Venture, to Star Actor as Gunman Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 24 Jan 1955: 20.
- ↑ Stewart Granger Sprains Back Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 04 Mar 1961: 13.
- ↑ Box office information for Stewart Granger films in France at Box Office Story
- ↑ Hughes, p.42