Gil Parrondo

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Gil Parrondo

Born June 17, 1921 · Luarca, Asturias, Spain

Died December 24, 2016 · aged 95

Gil Parrondo y Rico-Villademoros, better known as Gil Parrondo was a Spanish art director. He also worked for superproductions, building sets or working as art director or production designer. Among the films of his international filmography we can highlight Spartacus (1960), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Patton (1970), Nicolas and Alejandra (1971) or Travels with my aunt (197…

Known For

Lawrence of ArabiaLawrence of Arabia · 1962
Lawrence of Arabia
★ 8.01962
MovieAdventureHistory
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
Doctor ZhivagoDoctor Zhivago · 1965
Doctor Zhivago
★ 7.61965
MovieDramaRomance
The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution.
PattonPatton · 1970
Patton
★ 7.41970
MovieWarDrama
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
The 7th Voyage of SinbadThe 7th Voyage of Sinbad · 1958
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
★ 6.91958
MovieActionAdventure
When the lovely Princess Parisa is shrunken by wicked Sokurah the Magician, Sinbad must embark on a quest to an island of monsters to cure her and prevent a war.
The Boys from BrazilThe Boys from Brazil · 1978
The Boys from Brazil
★ 6.71978
MovieDramaMystery
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
Battle of BritainBattle of Britain · 1969
Battle of Britain
★ 6.81969
MovieWarHistory
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.
Christopher Columbus: The DiscoveryChristopher Columbus: The Discovery · 1992
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
★ 4.81992
MovieHistoryAdventure
Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.
Robin and MarianRobin and Marian · 1976
Robin and Marian
★ 6.31976
MovieAdventureRomance
Robin Hood, aging none too gracefully, returns exhausted from the Crusades to woo and win Maid Marian one last time.

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