Spaghetti Western Director ~ George Lincoln
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Italian parents on February 24, 1909, he spent his early years there before moving to Milan and later Rome, where he initially worked as a sculptor, newspaper art critic, and in various film roles including screenwriter, set designer, and editor before making his directorial debut with “Don Cesare di Bazan” in 1942. Freda deliberately positioned himself against the dominant neorealist movement, embracing instead an "American-style" approach that emphasized action, visual spectacle, and rapid production—often completing elaborate costume dramas in just weeks—while drawing inspiration from literary classics, opera, and silent cinema.
His work across genres demonstrated a distinctive style marked by dynamic camera movements, such as sweeping dolly and crane shots, and a flair for creating convincing period settings on modest budgets. Freda achieved notable success with films like “Black Eagle” (1946), “Les Misérables” (1947), “Beatrice Cenci” (1956), and peplum adventures including several Maciste entries in the early 1960s, but he is especially celebrated for helping revive Italian horror through “I Vampiri” (1957) and later gothic masterpieces such as “The Horrible Dr. Hichcock” (1962) and “The Ghost” (1963), frequently collaborating with cinematographer Mario Bava and actresses like Gianna Maria Canale and Barbara Steele.
Although initially dismissed by many Italian critics who favored neorealism, Freda's reputation grew internationally—particularly among French cinephiles and later cult audiences—for his technical ingenuity, iconoclastic attitude, and ability to infuse genre work with visual and thematic ambition.
He directed under pseudonyms like Robert Hampton for some genre projects and continued working into the 1980s, with his final film “Murder Obsession” (1981) reflecting his enduring interest in morbid melodrama.
Freda died in Rome on December 20, 1999 at the age of 90.
Riccardo Freda as George Lincoln he directed one Spaghetti western, “La morte non conta i dollari” Death at Owell Rock” in 1966
LINCOLN, George (aka Robert Davidson, Richard Freda, Robert Hampton, Robert Hamton, Dick Jordan, Willy Pareta, Willy Pareto, Riccardo Santelmi) (Riccardo Freda) [2/24/1909, Alexandria, Egypt – 12/20/1999, Rome, Lazio, Italy] – producer, director assistant director, writer, songwriter, film editor, married to actress Gianna Maria Canale [1927-2009] (1951-1999).
Death at Owell Rock – 1966
Spaghetti Western Screenwriter ~ Antonio Jimenez Escribano
Born on April 27, 1902, in Salamanca, Spain, he appeared in numerous productions encompassing costumbrista cinema, comedies, adventure films, spaghetti westerns, thrillers, and low-budget international coproductions, while also contributing screenplays to several projects.
His filmography includes notable Spanish titles such as ''Los golfos'', ''El cochecito'', ''Nueve cartas a Berta'', and ''Miss Muerte'', as well as contributions to international genre works in horror, westerns, and spy films.
He is recognized for his versatility in character roles within the vibrant Spanish cinema scene of the mid-20th century, often collaborating on coproductions shot in Spain and Italy.
Antonio Jiménez Escribano's screenwriting contributions were brief and limited to co-writing three Western films during the mid-1960s, a time when he was most active as an actor. These represent his only known credits in this capacity. Escribano passed away on August 7, 1972, in Madrid, Spain at the age of70.
He co-wrote the screenplay for “Relevo para un pistolero” with Luis Gaspar and “Los cuatreros” (Shoot to Kill) with Gregorio Almendros Perez, Ramón Torrado and Fernando Butragueño both in 1964 and “Tumba para un forajido” (Tomb for an Outlaw) with José Luis Madrid in 1965.
ESCRIBANO, Antonio Jimenez (aka A. Giménez Escribano, A. Jimenez Escribano, A. Jiménez Escribano, A.G. Escribano, Antonio G. Escribano, Antonio Gimenez Escribano, Antonio Giménez Escribano, Antonio Escribano, Antonio J. Escribano, Antº Gimenez Escribano, Antº Giménez Escribano, Antº J. Escribano, Antonio Gimenez, Giménez-Escribano, Antonio Jiménez) (Antonio Giménez Escribano) [4/27/1902, Salamanca, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain – 8/7/1972, Madrid, Madrid, Spain] – writer, actor.
Relevo para un pistolero – 1964 (co)
Shoot to Kill – 1964 (co)
Tomb for an Outlaw – 1965 (co) [as Antonio G. Escribano]
Spaghetti Western Cinematographer ~ Giorgio Regis
Giorgio Rios is/was an Italian cameraman and cinematographer. He frequently worked within Italian genre cinema, including Spaghetti westerns, Eurospy films, and comedies, serving in the camera and electrical departments. As a cameraman he worked on eighteen films from 1960 to 1982. He worked as a cinematographer on only one film and that was a Spaghetti western.
I can find no biographical information on him.
Giorgio Regis was a cinematographer on one Spaghetti western, “…e alla fine lo chiamarono Jerusalem l’implacabile” (Panhandle Caliber .38) in 1971. He was also a cameraman on four other Spaghetti westerns: “Per qualche dollaro in meno” (For a Few Dollars Less) in 1966, “Lola Colt” (Black Tigress) and “Un minuto per pregare, un istante per morire” (A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die) both in 1967 and “...e venne il tempo di uccidere” (Tequila Joe) in 1968.
REGIS, Giorgio (aka Giorgio Reggis) [Italian] – cinematographer, cameraman.
For a Few Dollars Less – 1966 [cameraman]
Black Tigress – 1967 [cameraman]
A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die – 1967 [cameraman]
Tequila Joe – 1968 [cameraman]
Panhandle Caliber .38 – 1971 [cinematographer]
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