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Antonio Molino Rojo
Antonio Molino Rojo (14 September 1926 – 2 November 2011) was a Spanish film actor who appeared primarily in Spaghetti Westerns in the 1960s and 1970s. Biography He made nearly 90 appearances in film between 1955 and 1988 but is probably most recognizable in western cinema for his roles in the Sergio Leone trilogy of Spaghetti Westerns ''A Fistful of Dollars'' (1964), ''For a Few Dollars More'' (1965), and ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' in 1966. He also appeared in the Sergio Leone picture ''Once Upon a Time in the West'' in 1968, in ''4 Dollars of Revenge'' (1966), etc. Rojo did not always play gang members in the westerns; in ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', Rojo portrayed a humane commandant at a Union prisoner-of-war camp whose leg was being eroded by gangrene. In the film he told Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef) that he knew he was systematically torturing and robbing the Confederate prisoners, and hoped that before he died, he could amass enough evidence to bring Angel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' ( it, Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo, literally "The good, the ugly, the bad") is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as "the Good", Lee Van Cleef as "the Bad", and Eli Wallach as "the Ugly". Its screenplay was written by Age & Scarpelli, Luciano Vincenzoni, and Leone (with additional screenplay material and dialogue provided by an uncredited Sergio Donati),Sir Christopher Frayling, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly audio commentary (Blu-ray version). Retrieved on 26 April 2014. based on a story by Vincenzoni and Leone. Director of photography Tonino Delli Colli was responsible for the film's sweeping widescreen cinematography, and Ennio Morricone composed the film's score, including its main theme. It was an Italian-led production with co-producers in Spain, West Germany, and the United States. Most of the filming took place in Spain. The film is known for Leone's use of long shots ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time In The West
''Once Upon a Time in the West'' ( , "Once upon a time (there was) the West") is a 1968 epic Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone, who co-wrote it with Sergio Donati based on a story by Dario Argento, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Leone. It stars Henry Fonda, cast against type as the villain, Charles Bronson as his nemesis, Jason Robards as a bandit, and Claudia Cardinale as a newly widowed homesteader. The widescreen cinematography was by Tonino Delli Colli, and the acclaimed film score was by Ennio Morricone. After directing ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', Leone decided to retire from Westerns and aimed to produce his film based on the novel '' The Hoods'', which eventually became ''Once Upon a Time in America''. However, Leone accepted an offer from Paramount Pictures providing Henry Fonda and a budget to produce another Western. He recruited Bertolucci and Argento to devise the plot of the film in 1966, researching other Western films in the process. After Clint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Cross Girls
''Red Cross Girls'' (Spanish: ''Las chicas de la Cruz Roja'') is a 1958 Spanish film directed by Rafael J. Salvia. It is a musical romantic comedy. Plot Four women from different social backgrounds - Julia (Luz Márquez), Isabel (Mabel Karr), Paloma (Concha Velasco) and Marion (Katia Loritz) - meet in Madrid while soliciting donations for the Red Cross, attracting men and becoming good friends in the process. Cast * Antonio Casal as Andrés * Luz Márquez as Julia * Mabel Karr as Isabel * Concha Velasco as Paloma * Tony Leblanc as Pepe * Katia Loritz as Marion * Arturo Fernández as Ernesto * Ricardo Zamora Jr. as León Reception The film critic Lorenzo Hortelano considered ''Red Cross Girls'' one of the best examples of the "well-meaning, humorous and nostalgic popular" Spanish cinema of the 1950s and 1960s, following a romantic narrative set against a background that "praises "the joy of the 'modern' Madrid of the fifties." In the 1980s some Spanish critics dismissed this fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapped In Tangier
'' Trapped in Tangiers'' ( it, Agguato a Tangeri, es, Un hombre en la red) is a 1957 spy film directed by Riccardo Freda and starring Edmund Purdom. Plot Cast *Edmund Purdom as John Milwood *Geneviève Page as Mary *Gino Cervi as Henry Bovelasco *Amparo Rivelles as Lola *Antonio Molino Rojo as Perez * José Guardiola as Pistolero * Félix Dafauce as Inspector Mathias * Luis Peña as González Production Freda dismissed the film later in his life, describing the film as devoid of interest and a troubled production which he blamed on producer Antonio Cervi. Freda and his crew arrived in Tangiers for location scouting, and found that the agency that was supposed to pay for their accommodations. Freda and his crew eventually left for Madrid, and after about a month of no headway being made in the production, the Spanish co-production company asked Freda if the whole film could be shot in 18 days. Freda said he could and finished the film in sixteen days. The film w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Simón's Daughter (1957 Film)
''Juan Simón's Daughter'' (Spanish:''La hija de Juan Simón'') is a 1957 Spanish musical drama film directed by Gonzalo Delgrás and starring Antonio Molina, María Cuadra and Mario Berriatúa.Peiró p.304 It is based on the play by Nemesio M. Sobrevila. A 1935 film of the same title had previously been made. Cast * Antonio Molina as Antonio Lucena * María Cuadra as Carmen García Luque 'Carmela' * Mario Berriatúa as Alfonso Guzmán * Manuel de Juan as Padre de Carmela * Maruja García Alonso * Celia Condado * Dolores Quesada * Carmen Sanz * Lis Rogi as Francesa * Celia Foster * Juana Cáceres as Madre de Carmela * Miguel del Castillo as Marqués * Luis Ramirez * Rufino Inglés as Director sesión fotográfica * Luis Domínguez Luna * José Fermán * María Jesús García * Juanita Muñiz * Carmen Pastor * Lidya Batalla * José Vilar * José Morales * José Izquierdo Monje * Calero Parra * Antonio Molino Rojo * Carmen Pérez Gallo * Anton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Malvado Carabel (1956 Film)
''The Wicked Carabel'' (Spanish:''El malvado Carabel'') is a 1956 Spanish comedy film directed and also starred by Fernando Fernán Gómez about a kind and innocent man that after being fired snaps and tries to become a criminal. in cinecromos.com It was based on a novel by . Plot Amaro Carabel (Fernando Fernán Gómez) is an ordinary man with a kind nature who lives with his aunt and is unable to marry his fiancée since his salary is permanently frozen. During a country race organized by his company, Carabel has a well-intentioned but indiscreet talk with one of the clients that leads to his dismissal. He then decides that ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Thieves Are Honourable (1956 Film)
''We Thieves Are Honourable'' (Spanish: ''Los Ladrones Somos Gente Honrada'') is a 1956 Spanish comedy film directed by Pedro Luis Ramirez and starring José Luis Ozores, José Isbert and Encarna Fuentes.Bentley p.95 The film was based on the 1941 play of the same title by Enrique Jardiel Poncela which had previously been adapted into a 1942 film. Plot Arévalo's wealthy family is going to celebrate a party at his house. This event reaches the ears of a gang of thieves who are going to take advantage of the occasion to prepare a good hit. Everything has been carefully planned and nothing can go wrong. But something unexpected happens: The gang leader falls in love with the daughter of the owners of the house and the robbery becomes extremely complicated. Cast * José Luis Ozores as El Castelar * José Isbert as El Tío del Gabán * Encarna Fuentes as Herminia * Rafael Bardem as Don Felipe Arévalo * Julia Caba Alba as Eulalia * Carlos Miguel Solá as Daniel 'El Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Life Of Captain Contreras
''The Other Life of Captain Contreras'' Spanish:''La otra vida del capitán Contreras'') is a 1955 Spanish comedy film directed by Rafael Gil.de España p.119 Synopsis Spain, 16th century: The brave captain Alonso Contreras is menaced by the inquisition, but he is not guilty. An alchemist, trying to help, gives Alonso a powerful potion in order to make him sleep until the danger flies. The potion A potion () is a liquid "that contains medicine, poison, or something that is supposed to have magic powers.” It derives from the Latin word ''potus'' which referred to a drink or drinking. The term philtre is also used, often specifically ... is too much powerful and Alonso wakes up in the 20th century. The plot is similar to Mel Gibson's film '' Forever Young''. Cast References Bibliography * de España, Rafael. ''Directory of Spanish and Portuguese film-makers and films''. Greenwood Press, 1994. External links * 1955 films 1950s historical comedy films Spanis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Such Is Madrid
''Such is Madrid'' (Spanish: ''Así es Madrid'') is a 1953 Spanish comedy film directed by Luis Marquina and starring Susana Canales, José Suárez (actor), José Suárez and Manolo Morán.Bentley p.128 Cast * Susana Canales as Eulalia * José Suárez (actor), José Suárez as Antonio * Manolo Morán as Julián * Julia Caba Alba as Carmen * José Isbert as Dimas * Lina Canalejas as Luisa * Rafael Arcos as Mariano * Irene Caba Alba as Sabina * Gaspar Campos as Illecas * Milagros Leal as Regina * Ricardo Canales (actor), Ricardo Canales as Damián * Antonio Riquelme as Peluquero * José Orjas as Ramón * Amparo Soler Leal as Pitita * Juan Antonio Riquelme as Sindulfo * Aurora de Alba as Cantaora * Francisco Bernal as Portero * Julia Pachelo as Mujer de Baldomero * Arturo Marín as Policía * Emilio Santiago as Baldomero * María Francés as Vecina * Manuel Guitián as Tabernero * Josefina Serratosa as Portera * Fernando Nogueras as Paco * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Trinca Del Aire
''The Threesome of the Air'' ( es, La trinca del aire) is a 1951 Spanish comedy drama film directed by Ramón Torrado and starred by Antonio Casal, Antonio Riquelme Antonio García-Riquelme Salvador (9 November 1894 – 20 March 1968), better known as Antonio Riquelme, was a Spanish film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1911 and 1967. Selected filmography * ''El fantasma del castill ... and Beni Deus. It was written by Ángel Pageo and Adolfo Torrado. Cast References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Trinca Del Aire Films shot in Madrid Films directed by Ramón Torrado Films scored by Jesús García Leoz 1951 comedy-drama films 1951 films Films produced by Cesáreo González Spanish comedy-drama films Spanish black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Court Martial
A court-martial or court martial (plural ''courts-martial'' or ''courts martial'', as "martial" is a postpositive adjective) is a military court or a trial conducted in such a court. A court-martial is empowered to determine the guilt of members of the armed forces subject to military law, and, if the defendant is found guilty, to decide upon punishment. In addition, courts-martial may be used to try prisoners of war for war crimes. The Geneva Conventions require that POWs who are on trial for war crimes be subject to the same procedures as would be the holding military's own forces. Finally, courts-martial can be convened for other purposes, such as dealing with violations of martial law, and can involve civilian defendants. Most navies have a standard court-martial which convenes whenever a ship is lost; this does not presume that the captain is suspected of wrongdoing, but merely that the circumstances surrounding the loss of the ship be made part of the official record. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Van Cleef
Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 – December 16, 1989) was an American actor. He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of Italian Spaghetti Westerns, particularly the Sergio Leone-directed ''Dollars Trilogy'' films '' For a Few Dollars More'' (1965) and ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' (1966). Born and raised in New Jersey, Van Cleef served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard a minesweeper, earning a Bronze Star for his actions. After acting on stage in regional theatre, he made his film debut in the Oscar-winning Western '' High Noon'' (1952) in a non-speaking outlaw cast role. With distinctive, angular features and a taciturn screen persona, Van Cleef was typecast as minor villain and supporting player in Westerns and crime dramas. After suffering serious injuries in a car crash, Van Cleef's acting career started to decline. However, he achieved unexpected stardom when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
