Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P - The AV Maniacs

andreas w · 11-19-2007, 10:33 AM

Just a week ago, dear italian director Ferdinando Baldi passed away, 90 years of age.

He did a whole load of movies, and co-worked with people such as Tony Anthony and Allen Klein.

In my opinion he was highly underrated, especially for his westerns. I love "Forgotten pistolero", and enjoy "Viva Django", "Texas adios" and the Anthony-westerns a lot. I also happen to be one of those who love his provocative low-budget terror in "Terror express".

Rest in peace and thank you, Ferdinando!

Benjamin C · 11-19-2007, 12:30 PM

R.I.P. Mr. Baldi.

I really enjoyed his contributions within the spaghetti western gerne especially "Blindman" which is one of my favorites. Of course it's always a sad event when such a director passes away but at least the fans can look back on his fruitful carreer and thanks to his movies he will always be remembered ! Guess i'm gonna dig out "Blindman" tonight to relive some of the good ol' times.

Ruben Tveiten · 11-19-2007, 03:29 PM

RIP

Of the ones i've seen by him so far, i'm not, unfortunately, particularly impressed, with two exceptions: Viva Django, and The Sicilian Connection - both being among the very best of their genres.

Jesper Maintz · 11-19-2007, 04:27 PM

I have only seen two of his films, TEXAS ADDIOS and TERROR EXPRESS, but I planned to check out some more of his stuff in the near future - now I got myself a kind of sad excuse to do so.

RIP, Ferdinando Baldi!

Tim Young · 11-20-2007, 01:59 PM

Here's to a great director.

It is a pity that so little is actually known about him. Even the lengthy interview on the Blindman DVD mentions little outside of that film. I have never found anything to confirm IMDB's entry about his film made in North Korea for example. I did compile all the data I could into the biography on my website if anyone is interested.

andreas w · 11-21-2007, 12:57 PM

Tim: I love you your website. I found a lot of interesting reading there. Keep up the great work, fella

K August · 12-22-2007, 10:44 AM

R.I.P. Senor Baldi.

Just realized how many of spaghetti westerns of his I've seen and really enjoyed. He's become one of my favorite directors in the genre (misogyny not included).

M.A. Hope · 12-23-2007, 01:47 AM

Aside from his other memorable work, I must say that watching the aforementioned North Korean war flick, "Ten Zan - The Ultimate Mission", as it was called here, is probably the most fun I've ever had in a movie theater.

RIP, Baldi.

Tim Young · 12-23-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.A. Hope

"Ten Zan - The Ultimate Mission", as it was called here, is probably the most fun I've ever had in a movie theater.

Does that film really exist? What is it like?

M.A. Hope · 12-24-2007, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Young

Does that film really exist? What is it like?

Oh, sure it does. I've actually seen bootlegs being for sale here and there, so it shouldn't be too hard to get your hands on it if you're curious.

The film itself isn't that great though I'm afraid. It's a very Bruno Mattei-ish 80s action set in all these big, empty North Korean locations. So it's mostly a curiosity, but with the right people and a few beers it's an absolute riot to watch.

11-19-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
andreas w Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 287	Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P Just a week ago, dear italian director Ferdinando Baldi passed away, 90 years of age. He did a whole load of movies, and co-worked with people such as Tony Anthony and Allen Klein. In my opinion he was highly underrated, especially for his westerns. I love "Forgotten pistolero", and enjoy "Viva Django", "Texas adios" and the Anthony-westerns a lot. I also happen to be one of those who love his provocative low-budget terror in "Terror express". Rest in peace and thank you, Ferdinando!

11-19-2007, 12:30 PM	#2
Benjamin C Rattle Them Bones Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,593	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P R.I.P. Mr. Baldi. I really enjoyed his contributions within the spaghetti western gerne especially "Blindman" which is one of my favorites. Of course it's always a sad event when such a director passes away but at least the fans can look back on his fruitful carreer and thanks to his movies he will always be remembered ! Guess i'm gonna dig out "Blindman" tonight to relive some of the good ol' times. __________________ MY DVD COLLECTION SOUNDTRACK RADIO

11-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
Ruben Tveiten Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 300	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P RIP Of the ones i've seen by him so far, i'm not, unfortunately, particularly impressed, with two exceptions: Viva Django, and The Sicilian Connection - both being among the very best of their genres. __________________ DVD collection VHS collection

11-19-2007, 04:27 PM	#4
Jesper Maintz Taste my danish! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,572	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P I have only seen two of his films, TEXAS ADDIOS and TERROR EXPRESS, but I planned to check out some more of his stuff in the near future - now I got myself a kind of sad excuse to do so. RIP, Ferdinando Baldi! __________________ En god banan!

11-20-2007, 01:59 PM	#5
Tim Young a.k.a R-T-C Join Date: May 2005 Location: Keighley, UK Posts: 1,426	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P Here's to a great director. It is a pity that so little is actually known about him. Even the lengthy interview on the Blindman DVD mentions little outside of that film. I have never found anything to confirm IMDB's entry about his film made in North Korea for example. I did compile all the data I could into the biography on my website if anyone is interested. __________________ Mondo Esoterica.net - Finally back in business for 2010! Last edited by Tim Young; 11-20-2007 at 02:01 PM.

11-21-2007, 12:57 PM	#6
andreas w Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 287	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P Tim: I love you your website. I found a lot of interesting reading there. Keep up the great work, fella

12-22-2007, 10:44 AM	#7
K August MacReady's blow-up Doll Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere between 1971 and 1989 Posts: 937	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P R.I.P. Senor Baldi. Just realized how many of spaghetti westerns of his I've seen and really enjoyed. He's become one of my favorite directors in the genre (misogyny not included). __________________ Thing/Sleeping Corpses Site

12-23-2007, 01:47 AM	#8
M.A. Hope Blastfighter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	Re: Ferdinando Baldi R.I.P Aside from his other memorable work, I must say that watching the aforementioned North Korean war flick, "Ten Zan - The Ultimate Mission", as it was called here, is probably the most fun I've ever had in a movie theater. RIP, Baldi.

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