I want to tell a short true story today. I'm an old actor who had his heyday in the 1960's and 1980's. Also, I was an action specialist in the film industry. The truth is that I don't remember having presented myself to any casting director; since a very young child, I was already known in the cinematic environment, thanks to a family that was well-known in the sector: the Palomos, very dear taxi drivers in Madrid, who were in charge of advising Location Managers about the opportunities that emerged. Since there were barriers.
Well in honor of the truth if I pass a test in Madrid for
the movie “The Long Duel”.
I want to share with you an anecdote that marked a
milestone in my career. It was during the audition for the movie "The Long
Duel," where several child actors were competing for the role of Yul
Brynner's son. I can proudly say I passed that test as an actor. I never
attended any dramatic art school; I learned acting by practice, and I must say
that was at another time.
I vividly remember my encounter with the maestro Sergio Leone. I will never forget that day, because I learned a lot from it. He was a great teacher who left a mark on my understanding of cinema. Many have tried to imitate his style, but in my opinion, no one has been able to replicate his uniqueness. This doesn't mean that there aren't good directors these days; there are. However, I have seen short films and movies that follow a formula similar to revenge and shootings. Some of those shorts have received awards, but with respect in my point of view when I say those awarding these awards may not understand the essence of true Western.
A Western is more than just a story of gunshots and revenge; it's history, culture, feeling, and most of all, love for the genre. You have to respect it.
In the next chapter I'll talk about the specialist actors (stuntmen) of Madrid and Almeria, and what it was like to work on such iconic stages.
By the way, my first acting movie was "For a Few
Dollars More." - Antonio Ruiz
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