Spaghetti Western Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers

Spaghetti Western Director ~ Luke Gasser

Luke Gasser was born on April 8, 1966, in Lungern, Obwalden, Switzerland. From 1983-1987 he trained as a sculptor at the University in Lucerne of Applied Sciences and Arts. Since 1991 Luke Gasser has been an independent Sculptor, Painter and Musician and since 1999 he has become more and more interested in Film. At the moment, he lives in Kaegiswil, Obwalden.

Luke Gasser directed two Euro-westerns: “Fremds Land” (Foreign Land) in 2002 and “ Bodmers Reise” (Bodmers Journey) in 2010.

GASSER, Luke [4/8/1966, Lugem, Switzerland -     ] - producer, director, writer, composer, cinematographer, film editor, actor, artist, politician, grandson of politician Hans Gasser [1902-1985], son of politician Hans-Heini Gasser [1932-2022], founding president of the Film Central Switzerland association [2009-2015].

Foreign Land – 2002

Bodmers Journey – 2010

Spaghetti Western Screenwriter ~ Sabatino Ciuffini

Sabatino Ciuffini was an Italian screenwriter and assistant director known for his contributions to popular genre cinema from the 1960s through the 1980s, including action-comedies and Spaghetti westerns. Born on October 21, 1920, in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, he began his film career in the early 1950s primarily as an assistant director before shifting focus to screenwriting in the following decade. He is particularly recognized for his long-standing collaboration with director Sergio Corbucci, contributing to several commercially successful films starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, such as “Odds and Evens” (1978) and “Super Fuzz” (1980).

Ciuffini's work spanned various Italian genres, including writing credits for Spaghetti westerns like “The Specialists” (Drop Them or I’ll Shoot) (1969) and “Sonny & Jed” (1972), as well as other action and comedy projects. He also served as assistant director on notable productions, including “Compañeros” (1970), and occasionally took on directing duties. His screenplays helped define a distinctive style of lighthearted yet action-oriented Italian films during the peak of the genre's popularity. Ciuffini died in 2003 in Italy at the age of 83.

Sabatino Ciuffini co-wrote screenplays for three Spaghetti westerns: “Gli specialist” (Drop Them or I’ll Shoot) with Sergio Corbucci in 1968, “Che c’enteriamo noi con la rivoluzione?” (What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution?) with Sergio Corbucci and Massimo Franciosa in 1971 and “J. and S. – storia criminale del far west” (Sonny & Jed in 1972 with Sergio Corbucci, Mario Amendola, Adriano Bolzoni, and José María Forqué

CIUFFINI, Sabatino [10/21/1920, L’Aquila, Abruzen, Italy – 2003, Italy] – director, assistant director, writer.

Drop Them or I’ll Shoot – 1968 (co)

What Am I Doing in the Middle of the Revolution? – 1971 (co)

Spaghetti Western Cinematographer ~ Chris Keller

Christopher Keller is a German filmmaker. He’s directed, written, been a cinematographer and cameraman and written the music for several films including four Euro-westerns. His latest His latest western “Revolver of Doom” was presented and in competition at the 2025 Almeria Western Film Festival. He sometimes uses the alias Kitosch Keller.

Chris Keller has been a cinematographer on three Euro-westerns: “…And Then the Vultures Feast” in 2014, “Azagaya” in 2022 and “Revólver de perdición” (Revolver of Doom) in 2023 all of which he directed and wrote the screenplays.

KELLER, Chris (aka Kitosch Keller) (Christopher Keller) [German] – producer, director, writer, cinematographer, composer, musician, actor, founded KelTer Productions.

4 Hyenas for Djamango – 2013 [film was never made]

…And Then the Vultures Feast - 2014

Azgaya – 2022

Revolver of Doom - 2023

 

Sonny & Jed – 1972 (co)