Luigi Pistilli

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Characters played by Luigi Pistilli

Father Pablo Ramirez — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Tuco's estranged brother who runs a local monastery.

Groggy, Member of Indio's Gang — For a Few Dollars More (1965)

Violent enforcer within El Indio's criminal organization.

Cusan — Illustrious Corpses (1976)

A far-left newspaper journalist and old friend of Inspector Rogas. Despite political differences, he respects Rogas' integrity. He helps Rogas arrange a meeting with Communist leader Amar, secretly witnesses the aftermath of the investigations, and ultimately negotiates with party leadership to suppress the truth for political stability.

Alberto / Albert — A Bay of Blood (1971)

Renata's husband and partner in a scheme to secure the bay's ownership. He questions Simone, temporarily leaves his wife, and later murders Simone and Franco Ventura to eliminate witnesses. He burns the signed documents before accidentally shooting himself and his wife.

Walcott - The Bandit Leader — Death Rides a Horse (1967)

A wealthy banker who is secretly the leader of the outlaw gang. He frames Ryan, orchestrates attacks, and is recognized as the fourth outlaw. Killed by Ryan during the final shootout.

Pollicut — The Great Silence (1968)

Pollicut is a corrupt Utah banker and judge of peace who once helped murder Silence's parents. He places bounties on local thieves to profit from their property, exploits Pauline, attempts to rape her, and is eventually overpowered and killed by Silence.

Oliviero Rouvigny — Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972)

A decadent, abusive patriarch whose alcoholism and voyeurism drive the film's psychological terror. He covers up murders, commits brutal acts, and becomes the primary target of his wife's intricate revenge plot.

Fausto Gelardi — Cold Sweat (1970)

An associate within Captain Ross's criminal network, assisting in the smuggling logistics and coercion operations.

ex-Inspector John Norton — The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971)

A former inspector who independently investigates the embassy murder. He studies newspaper clippings, questions people connected with the case, confronts a suspect, and investigates Mandel's dismissal and broken glasses.

Philip — The Sweet Body of Deborah (1968)

Philip is an old acquaintance of Marcel who confronts him in Geneva and accuses him of murdering Suzanne. His accusation revives Marcel’s troubled past and causes Marcel to suspect that Philip is responsible for the threats and harassment directed at him and Deborah.

Arturo Manno — We Still Kill the Old Way (1967)

Local pharmacist and womanizer whose death threats trigger the plot. He is murdered alongside Antonio Roscio while hunting. His killing initially misdirects suspicion toward a servant's family, but Laurana's research reveals it was merely a diversion to hide Roscio's actual murder.

Inspector Stavros — The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971)

Inspector Stavros is the police investigator handling the murders in Athens alongside John Stanley. He questions Peter Lynch, helps develop the theory that Kurt Baumer faked his death, and participates in the plan designed to expose the real criminal. After Peter is killed, Stavros assists Cléo Dupont's recovery and departure.

Career Overview

Luigi Pistilli has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dollars Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, A Bay of Blood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1929-07-19
Birth Place
Grosseto, Toscana, Italy

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q735221), public domain (CC0).