Riccardo Pizzuti (born 28 May 1934) is an Italian actor and stuntman. He is known for playing the role of

gunfighter Gunfighters, also called gunslingers (), or in the 19th and early 20th centuries gunmen, were individuals in the American Old West who gained a reputation of being dangerous with a gun and participated in gunfights and shootouts. Today, the t ...

Morton Clayton in the 1972 film ''

Man of the East Man of the East ( it, E poi lo chiamarono il magnifico) is a 1972 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Enzo Barboni starring Terence Hill. The film is set in the Wild West during the time of the railway construction. A recurring theme is ...

''. Pizzuti appeared in ''

They Call Me Trinity ''They Call Me Trinity'' ( it, Lo chiamavano Trinità...) is a 1970 Italian Spaghetti Western comedy film written and directed by Enzo Barboni (under the pseudonym of E.B. Clucher) and produced by Italo Zingarelli. The film stars Terence Hill an ...

'', and its sequel ''

Trinity Is Still My Name ''Trinity Is Still My Name'' ( it, ...continuavano a chiamarlo Trinità, lit. "...they kept calling him Trinity") is a 1971 Italian Spaghetti Western comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni. Starring Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, it is a sequel ...

''. He often appeared in films featuring the actors

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and

Bud Spencer Carlo Pedersoli (31 October 1929 – 27 June 2016), known professionally as Bud Spencer, was an Italian actor, professional swimmer and water polo player. He was known for action-comedy and Spaghetti Western roles with his long-time film partn ...

, usually cast as a villain. He has also been credited as Rick Piper and Peter Whiteman.

Partial filmography

* '' The Vengeance of Ursus'' (1961) - Fighter (uncredited) * ''Agenti Segreti Contro: I tre nemici'' (1962) - Train Thug (uncredited) * ''

The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan ''The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan'' ( it, Il colpo segreto di D'Artagnan, french: Le secret de d'Artagnan) is a 1962 Italian-French adventure film written and directed by Siro Marcellini and starring George Nader and Magali Noël. The film is abo ...

'' (1962) - Officer (uncredited) * ''

A Queen for Caesar ''A Queen for Caesar'' ( it, Una regina per Cesare, french: Cléopâtre une reine pour César) is a 1962 Italian-French historical drama film directed by Piero Pierotti and Victor Tourjansky and starring Pascale Petit, George Ardisson and Rik Ba ...

'' (1962) - Soldier (uncredited) * ''D'Artagnan contro i 3 moschettieri'' (1963) - Tavern Fight Soldier (uncredited) * '' The Black Duke'' (1963) - Soldier (uncredited) * ''

Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators ''Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators'' ( it, Gli invincibili dieci gladiatori, link=no) is a 1964 international co-production sword-and-sandal film directed by Nick Nostro and co-written by Nostro, Alfonso Balcázar and Sergio Sollima. Plot Rocca a ...

'' (1964) - Roman Senator and Commander (uncredited) * ''

Revenge of The Gladiators ''Revenge of The Gladiators'' ( it, La vendetta dei gladiatori) is a 1964 Italian peplum film written and directed by Luigi Capuano and starring Mickey Hargitay and José Greci.Marco Giusti, Steve Della Casa. ''Il grande libro di Ercole. Il cinem ...

'' (1964) - Gladiator (uncredited) * '' Fire Over Rome'' (1965) * ''

Blood for a Silver Dollar ''Blood for a Silver Dollar'' ( it, Un dollaro bucato) is a 1965 Spaghetti Western, Spaghetti Western film directed by Giorgio Ferroni, written by Giorgio Stegani and Ferroni, and starring Giuliano Gemma and Ida Galli. Plot synopsis Gary O'Hara, ...

'' (1965) - Soldier (uncredited) * ''L'avventuriero della Tortuga'' (1965) - Pirate * ''

Degueyo ''Degueyo'' (also known as ''De Guello'', ''Deguejo'' and ''Deguello'') is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Giuseppe Vari. Plot Norman returns to Danger City seeking revenge for the death of his father. The bandit Ramon and hi ...

'' (1966) - Tom (uncredited) * '' Arizona Colt'' (1966) - Watch Henchman * ''

Fort Yuma Gold ''Fort Yuma Gold'' ( it, Per pochi dollari ancora, lit=For a Few Extra Dollars) is a 1966 Italian/Spanish/French international co-production Spaghetti Western film directed by Giorgio Ferroni. Plot Confederate Major Sanders (Jacques Sernas), co ...

'' (1966) - Corporal Wilson * '' Sugar Colt'' (1966) - Man in Saloon (uncredited) * '' Django Shoots First'' (1966) - Cluster Henchman (uncredited) * ''

Blood at Sundown ''Blood at Sundown'' ( it, 1000 dollari sul nero, lit=1000 dollars on the black) is a Spaghetti Western film directed by Alberto Cardone. The picture marks the first appearance of the character Sartana, played by Gianni Garko. It is not, howev ...

'' (1966) - Fighter in Bar (uncredited) * ''

Long Days of Vengeance ''Long Days of Vengeance'' ( it, I lunghi giorni della vendetta is a 1967 Western film directed by Florestano Vancini. It is the only western directed by Vancini, here credited as Stan Vance. The film is a Spaghetti Western version of Alexandre ...

'' (1967) - Bystander/Cobb Henchman (uncredited) * ''

Up the MacGregors! ''Up the MacGregors!'' ( it, 7 donne per i MacGregor, link=no, a Technicolor film in Techniscope also known as ''7 Women for the MacGregors'') is a 1967 Italian spaghetti Western directed by Franco Giraldi (here credited as Frank Garfield). It i ...

'' (1967) - Bandit * '' Wanted'' (1967) - Mathias * ''The Magnificent Texan'' (1967) - Jimmy Stark * ''

Any Gun Can Play ''Any Gun Can Play'' ( it, Vado... l'ammazzo e torno) is a 1967 spaghetti Western starring Gilbert Roland, Edd Byrnes Edward Byrne Breitenberger (July 30, 1932 – January 8, 2020), known professionally as Edd Byrnes, was an American actor, b ...

'' (1967) - Paco * ''Gunman Sent by God'' (1968) - Coleman Henchman (uncredited) * '' Vengeance'' (1968) - Mendoza's Henchman (uncredited) * '' Garter Colt'' (1968) * '' May God Forgive You... But I Won't'' (1968) - Bearded Bounty Hunter (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1968) - Harold Henchman * ''Zorro the Fox'' (1968) - Don Julio * ''

The Nephews of Zorro ''The Nephews of Zorro'' ( it, I nipoti di Zorro, also known as ''The Cousins of Zorro'') is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Marcello Ciorciolini starring the comic duo Franco and Ciccio. Cast * Franco Franchi: Franco La Vacca * Ciccio I ...

'' (1968) - Lanciere * '' The Battle of El Alamein'' (1969) - Jailbird (uncredited) * ''God Will Forgive My Pistol'' (1969) - Pedro Ramirez (uncredited) * '' The Specialists'' (1969) - Brawler (uncredited) * ''

The Price of Power ''The Price of Power'' ( it, Il prezzo del potere) is a 1969 Spaghetti Western directed by Tonino Valerii. The film stars Giuliano Gemma as the hero Bill Willer who tries to get revenge against the killers of his father while at the same time tr ...

'' (1969) - Deputy (uncredited) * ''Quintana: Dead or Alive'' (1969) - Soldier (uncredited) * ''Fighters from Ave Maria'' (1970) - Parker's Henchman (uncredited) * ''Apocalypse Joe'' (1970) - Berg Henchman * ''

'' (1970) - Jeff * ''Day of Judgment'' (1971) - Man Killed at Waterfalls * ''

W Django! ''W Django!'' (also known as ''A Man Called Django!'' ) is a 1971 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Edoardo Mulargia and starring Anthony Steffen. Plot With the help of the horse thief Carranza, Django tracks down and kills one by one th ...

'' (1971) - Thompson * ''

'' (1971) - Chief of the Dallas Gunmen * ''

Lady Frankenstein ''Lady Frankenstein'' is a 1971 Italian horror film directed by Mel Welles and written by Edward di Lorenzo. It stars Rosalba Neri (under the pseudonym Sara Bey), Joseph Cotten, Mickey Hargitay and Paul Müller. Plot Somewhere in Western-Ce ...

'' (1971) - The Creature * ''

It Can Be Done Amigo ''It Can Be Done Amigo'' (Italian: ''Si può fare... amigo'') is a 1972 Spanish / Italian / French film directed by Maurizio Lucidi. The film is also known as ''Saddle Tramps'' (English title in Canada) Plot summary Coburn is pursued by the gu ...

'' (1972) - Franciscus Gang Member (uncredited) * ''

'' (1972) - Morton Clayton * '' ... All the Way, Boys!'' (1972) - Naso * ''

Even Angels Eat Beans ''Even Angels Eat Beans'' (Italian: ''Anche gli angeli mangiano fagioli'') is a 1973 Italian comedy film written and directed by Enzo Barboni with Giuliano Gemma and Bud Spencer. It was awarded with the Golden Screen Award in 1974. The film pro ...

'' (1973) - The Cobra * ''Battle of the Amazons'' (1973) - Medonte * ''The Magnificent Dare Devil'' (1973) - Brauner's Driver (uncredited) * '' Super Stooges vs. the Wonder Women'' (1974) - Philones * '' Charleston'' (1974) - Maloney's Henchman * ''

Two Missionaries ''Two Missionaries'' ( it, Porgi l'altra guancia; Turn the Other Cheek) is a 1974 French/ Italian international co-production comedy film starring the comedy team of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. Synopsis Two missionaries (Bud Spencer and Te ...

'' (1974) - Menendez's Henchman #1 (uncredited) * '' White Fang to the Rescue'' (1974) - Dog Trainer * ''

Flatfoot in Hong Kong ''Flatfoot in Hong Kong'' (original title: ''Piedone a Hong Kong'' and also known as ''Flatfoot Goes East'' and ''Le Cogneur'') is a 1975 crime comedy film directed by Steno and starring Bud Spencer. It is the second film of the "Flatfoot" film s ...

'' (1975) - Accardo's Thug (uncredited) * '' Soldier of Fortune'' (1976) - Villeforte (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1976) - Caldwell Gang Member #1 * ''

Crime Busters ''Crime Busters'' ( it, I due superpiedi quasi piatti) is a 1977 Italian action crime comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni and starring the comedy team of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. It was one of the three movies awarded with the Golden Sc ...

'' (1977) - Fred's Henchman * '' They Called Him Bulldozer'' (1978) - Soldier #1 (uncredited) * '' Odds and Evens'' (1978) - Mancino * ''

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid ''The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid'' ( it, Uno sceriffo extraterrestre... poco extra e molto terrestre) is a 1979 Italian children's comedy film starring Bud Spencer and child actor Cary Guffey. It was followed by a sequel in 1980, '' Everything ...

'' (1979) - Airman * '' Flatfoot in Egypt'' (1980) - Salvatore Coppola * '' Everything Happens to Me'' (1980) - First Woodcutter * ''

Buddy Goes West ''Buddy goes West'' ( it, Occhio alla penna, also known as ''A fist goes West'') is a 1981 Spaghetti Western comedy film directed by Michele Lupo. Plot In the Old West, a mysterious man, nicknamed "Doc", arrives in a dusty town. Doc is a band ...

'' (1981) - Colorado Sim * ''

Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure ''Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure'' ( it, Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro also known as ''A Friend Is a Treasure'') is an Italian adventure- comedy movie directed in 1981 by Sergio Corbucci and starring the comedy team of Terence Hill an ...

'' (1981) - Hood (uncredited) * ''

Odd Squad ''Odd Squad'' (stylized as ''ODD SQUAD'') is a children's live action educational television series that premiered on TVOKids in Canada and PBS Kids in the United States on November 26, 2014. Similar to '' Cyberchase'' and '' Peg + Cat'', other ...

'' (1981) - Soldier Dario Tognon * '' Count Tacchia'' (1982) - Tomegaux * '' Go for It'' (1983) - Mr. Spider * '' Rush'' (1983) - Steel * ''

Speaking of the Devil ''Speaking of the Devil'' (Italian: ''Un piede in paradiso'', also known as ''Standing In Paradise'') is a 1991 Italian comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni. It is the last collaboration between Barboni and Bud Spencer with the pairs sons co-writi ...

'' (1991) - Joe the Taxi Driver * ''

Sons of Trinity ''Sons of Trinity'' (Italian: ''Trinità & Bambino... e adesso tocca a noi'', also known as ''Trinity & Babyface'' and ''Trinity & Bambino: The Legend Lives On'') is a 1995 Italian, Spanish and German international co-production spaghetti Wester ...

'' (1995) - Gunslinger

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pizzuti, Riccardo 1934 births Living people People from Calabria Italian male film actors Italian stunt performers Male Spaghetti Western actors Male Western (genre) film actors 20th-century Italian male actors