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José María Elorrieta

1921 – 1974

Spanish film director and screenwriter

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About José María Elorrieta

Lived 1921 – 1974 (aged 53). José María Elorrieta was a Spanish film director, screenwriter and director.

José María Elorrieta (1921–1974) was a Spanish screenwriter and film director. He wrote or directed a number of Spaghetti Westerns.

Selected filmography

Director María Dolores (1953) Flame Over Vietnam (1957) The Fan (1958) The Showgirl (1960) Today's Melodies (1960) The University Chorus (1960) You Have the Eyes of a Deadly Woman (1962) Apache Fury (1964) Fuerte perdido (1965) The Treasure of Makuba (1967) - as Joe Lacy A Witch Without a Broom (1967) - as Joe Lacy The Vengeance of Pancho Villa (1967) The Emerald of Artatama (1969)

Screenwriter Devil's Roundup (1952) Curra Veleta (1956)

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Important facts

Born
1 February 1921, Madrid
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 February 1974, Madrid
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Spain
Also known as
Jose Maria Elorrieta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José María Elorrieta?

Spanish film director and screenwriter (1921–1974)

When was José María Elorrieta born?

José María Elorrieta was born on 1 February 1921 in Madrid.

When did José María Elorrieta die?

José María Elorrieta died on 22 February 1974 in Madrid.

What was José María Elorrieta's occupation?

José María Elorrieta was a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was José María Elorrieta?

José María Elorrieta was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José María Elorrieta

· Wikidata: Q1709446

· DBpedia: José María Elorrieta

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