It is very interesting to note the name of the mysterious gun fighter played by that superb actor,Yul Brynner. He is named Jules Gaspard D'Estaing. Altogether a French name which he teaches Pat Hinkle's character to pronounce just right. Interesting thing is that Yul is Russian for Jules and that name was given to Mr. Brynner after his Russian grandfather. I wonder if Yul chose that name himself for the character he played, was it co-incidence or chosen by the script writer.I have no answer and I would wish someone who knows about the genesis of this name would enlighten us all. Yul Brynner plays a Creole;half French half Black man who has been given an artificial dark complexion. Along with his shaved head and dark eyes he does look his part. He reminded me of that other fine actor,Woody Strode.
Review of Invitation to a Gunfighter
