Crowds gathered in the Spanish city of San Sebastian today as fans jostled to catch a glimpse of Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt.

But the hunky actor, who is in town to promote his film Inglourious Basterds, was barely recognisable, hiding his chiseled features behind a bushy, grey-flecked beard and moustache.

Brad further played down his good looks by donning a huge pair of sunglasses and an unflattering flat cap.

The dad-of-six is in town with director Quentin Tarantino to attend the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival, held today.

The film, which is described by Tarantino as ‘a spaghetti western but with World War II iconography’ was released last month and was accepted into the main selection at the Cannes film festival.

It was the only U.S. film to win an award at Cannes this year, earning a Best Actor award for Christopher Waltz.

Brad, who travelled alone leaving his brood and partner Angelina Jolie in France, visited the northern Spanish city of Aviles earlier this month.

The 45-year-old is said to be interested in supporting a building project which will boast an auditorium, sight-seeing tower and exhibition center.

It is intended to revive the town’s fortunes and is scheduled to open in 2010.

Keen architect Brad is already involved in a project which aims to rebuild homes in New Orleans after it was struck by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Aviles mayor Pilar Varela said: ‘He is interested in supporting the project, the cultural as well as the architectural aspects.’

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