Richard Harrison
🎬 Movies featuring Richard Harrison:
📘 Biography
Richard Harrison is an American actor and writer known for his extensive work in European exploitation and action cinema from the 1960s through the 1980s. With his rugged looks and strong physical presence, Harrison became a regular in sword-and-sandal epics, spaghetti westerns, and martial arts films.
Harrison first found success in Italy, appearing in numerous peplum (mythological adventure) films such as Gladiators Seven (1964) and Revolt of the Praetorians (1964). Later, he moved into Westerns and low-budget action films, working with international directors in Italy, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
He is perhaps most widely remembered for his appearances in ninja-themed films during the 1980s, particularly through his work with Godfrey Ho. Despite the sometimes campy nature of these films, Harrison maintained a prolific career and developed a cult following.
📽️ Full Filmography
Key films in Richard Harrison’s career include:
- Revolt of the Praetorians (1964) – A classic peplum film from his Italian cinema period.
- Gladiators Seven (1964) – Another sword-and-sandal epic with Harrison in a heroic lead role.
- Gunfight at Red Sands (1963) – One of the earliest spaghetti westerns.
- Ninja Terminator (1985) – A cult favorite in the “cut-and-paste” ninja genre.
- Fireback (1983) – A low-budget Filipino action film with a devoted fan base.
Note: For a full list of credits, visit Richard Harrison’s IMDb filmography.