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Duccio Tessari
Duccio Tessari (11 October 1926 – 6 September 1994) was an Italian director, screenwriter and actor, considered one of the fathers of Spaghetti Westerns. Born in Genoa Genoa ( ; it, Genova ; lij, Zêna ). is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the List of cities in Italy, sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2015, 594,733 people lived within the city's administrative limits. As of the 2011 Italian ce ..., Tessari started in the fifties as documentarist and as screenwriter of Peplum (film genre), peplum films. In 1964 he co-wrote Sergio Leone's ''A Fistful of Dollars'', one year later he gained an impressive commercial success and launched the Giuliano Gemma's career with ''A Pistol for Ringo'' and its immediate sequel, ''The Return of Ringo''. He later touched different genres and worked in RAI TV, directing some successful TV-series. He died of cancer in Rome, at 67. He was married to actress Lorella De Luca. Filmography :Note: The films listed as N/A are not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genoa
Genoa ( ; it, Genova ; lij, Zêna ). is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the List of cities in Italy, sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2015, 594,733 people lived within the city's administrative limits. As of the 2011 Italian census, the Province of Genoa, which in 2015 became the Metropolitan City of Genoa, had 855,834 resident persons. Over 1.5 million people live in the wider metropolitan area stretching along the Italian Riviera. On the Gulf of Genoa in the Ligurian Sea, Genoa has historically been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean: it is currently the busiest in Italy and in the Mediterranean Sea and twelfth-busiest in the European Union. Genoa was the capital of Republic of Genoa, one of the most powerful maritime republics for over seven centuries, from the 11th century to 1797. Particularly from the 12th century to the 15th century, the city played a leading role in the commercial trade in Europe, becoming one o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Gedi or GEDI may refer to: People * Ali Mohamed Gedi (born 1952), Prime Minister of Somalia, 2004–2007 * Bashir Nur Gedi (died 2007), Somalian dissident journalist who was murdered * Ahmed Jimale Gedi, Somalian Chief of Army, 2010–2011 * Mohamed Omar Gedi, Somalian vice minister in the Cabinet of Somalia * Gedi Sibony, American artist who exhibited in the 2006 Whitney Biennial * Gedi Ugas Madhar, Somalian leader of a faction of the Somali Patriotic Movement * Gedi, a subtribe of the Daizangi (Hazara tribe) in Afghanistan Places * Gedi, Saurashtra, a village on the Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India * Gedi State, a former princely state with seat in the above town * Gedi, Kutch, a village in Kutch district, Gujarat, India * Gedi, Kenya, a town in Kilifi County, Kenya ** Gedi Ruins, a historical and archaeological site adjacent to the town * Gedi Township, in Yonghe County, Linfen, Shanxi Province, China * Gedi, a rural village in Changshan County, Quzhou, Zhejiang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Colossus Of Rhodes (film)
''The Colossus of Rhodes'' (Italian: ''Il Colosso di Rodi'') is a 1961 Italian sword and sandal film co-written and directed by Sergio Leone. Starring Rory Calhoun, it is a fictional account of the island of Rhodes during its Classical period in the late third century before coming under Roman control, using the Colossus of Rhodes as a backdrop for the story of a war hero who becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow a tyrannical king: one by Rhodian patriots and the other by Phoenician agents. The film was Leone's first work as a credited director, in a genre where he already had worked before (as the replacement director for ''The Last Days of Pompeii'' and as a secondary director for both '' Ben-Hur'' and ''Quo Vadis''). It is perhaps the least known of the seven films he officially directed, and is notable for being the only one without an Ennio Morricone score. The film is also notable for its unusual time period: The time following Alexander the Great’s death ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goliath And The Vampires
''Goliath and the Vampires'' ( it, Maciste contro il vampiro) is a 1961 Italian ''peplum'' film directed by Sergio Corbucci and Giacomo Gentilomo. Plot Set in the ancient world, this film follows a powerful muscular man out to battle a vampire and his forces that go from village to village taking slaves and female victims. Cast * Gordon Scott: Maciste * Gianna Maria Canale: Astra * Jacques Sernas: Kurtick * Leonora Ruffo: Guja * Annabella Incontrera: Magda * Mario Feliciani: Omar Production Both Giacomo Gentilomo and Sergio Corbucci are credited as directors of the film. Barry Atkinson stated Corbucci's input to the film was minimal. Release ''Goliath and the Vampires'' was released theatrically in Italy as ''Maciste control il vampiro'' on 21 August 1961. It was released theatrically in the United States in April 1964. American International Television released the film to television as part of its 1968 ''Young Adult Theatre'' package as ''The Vampires''. The film w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hercules And The Conquest Of Atlantis
''Hercules and the Conquest of Atlantis'' ( it, Ercole alla conquista di Atlantide, lit=Hercules at the Conquest of Atlantis) is a 1961 film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi and starring Reg Park in his film debut as Ercole/Hercules. It was originally released in Super Technirama 70. The film is also known as ''Hercules Conquers Atlantis'' in the United Kingdom, and ''Hercules and the Captive Women'' in the United States where the film was not only retitled but edited, rescored and given a title design by Filmation. Plot When strange atmospheric events occur in the disunited city states of Ancient Greece, a forum debates what action to take. As there is no agreement, Androcles King of Thebes seeks the assistance of his friend, the legendary Hercules. Hercules, now married to Deianira with a son named Hylas, does not wish to leave the comfort of his family, though Hylas is keen for adventure. Androcles takes matters into his own hands by drugging and kidnapping Hercules and pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Revolt Of The Slaves
''The Revolt of the Slaves'' ( it, La rivolta degli schiavi) is a 1960 Italian film directed by Nunzio Malasomma. It is based on the 1854 novel '' Fabiola'' by Nicholas Wiseman. Cast *Rhonda Fleming: Claudia *Lang Jeffries: Vibio *Darío Moreno: Massimiano *Ettore Manni: Sebastiano *Wandisa Guida: Agnese *Gino Cervi: Claudio *Fernando Rey: Valerio *Serge Gainsbourg: Corvino * José Nieto: Sesto, servitore di Claudia *Rainer Penkert: Massimo *Antonio Casas: Tertulio * Dolores Francine: Liubaia Release ''The Revolt of the Slaves'' was released in Italy on 20 December 1960 with a 100-minute running time and in the United States with a 102-minute running time in June 1961. It was released in West Germany as ''Die Sklaven Roms'' on 17 March 1961. See also * List of Italian films of 1960 A list of films produced in Italy in 1960 (see 1960 in film): References Bibliography * * External linksItalian films of 1960at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Itali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colossus And The Amazon Queen
''Colossus and the Amazon Queen'' ( it, La regina delle Amazzoni/ ''Queen of the Amazons'') is a 1960 Italian sword and sandal comedy film directed by Vittorio Sala. Cast *Rod Taylor as Pirro *Ed Fury as Glauco *Dorian Gray as Antiope *Daniela Rocca as Melitta *Gianna Maria Canale as La Regina *Alberto Farnese as Losco - Il pirata *Giorgia Moll as Amazone *Folco Lulli *Ignazio Leone as Sopho *Adriana Facchetti as Sacerdota *Paola Falchi as Amazone *Enzo Cerusico as Menandro *Marco Tulli as Eumeo - Oste Production The film stars two American actors in the lead roles, Rod Taylor and bodybuilder Ed Fury Ed Fury (born Rupert Edmund Holovchik; June 6, 1928) is an American bodybuilder, actor, and model. He is best known for starring in a number of " sword-and-sandal" films in the 1950s and 1960s. Biography Born in Long Island, New York, Fury mov .... Taylor claims to have rewritten the script extensively.Stephen Vagg, ''Rod Taylor: An Aussie in Hollywood'', Bear Manor Media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goliath And The Dragon
''Goliath and the Dragon'' ( it, La vendetta di Ercole, lit=Revenge of Hercules) is a 1960 international co-production sword-and-sandal filmKinnard, Roy; Crnkovich, Tony (2017). Italian Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990. McFarland. ISBN 978-1476662916. starring Mark Forest and Broderick Crawford. The name of the main character was changed from Hercules to Emilius (known in the film as Goliath) for release in North America by American International Pictures to sell it as a sequel to their earlier '' Goliath and the Barbarians'' (1959). American International Pictures had announced plans to create a "sequel" to '' Goliath and the Barbarians'' called ''Goliath and the Dragon'' based on a script by Lou Rusoff for star Debra Paget, but the project fell through, so they bought the rights to an already-made Italian film called '' Revenge of Hercules'' and retitled it ''Goliath and the Dragon''. American International Pictures changed the hero's name from "Hercules" to "Emilius" ("Goliath" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Messalina (1960 Film)
''Messalina'' ( it, Messalina Venere imperatrice) is a 1960 Italian ''peplum'' film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi. Plot After the death of the Emperor Caligula, Claudius is chosen to replace him. Claudius decides to take a new wife, the Vestal Virgin Messalina, the niece of Augustus Caesar. The night before the wedding Messalina murders a noble via poison. An assassin is sent to kill Messalina; she seduces him, has him killed and presents his severed head. Cast * Belinda Lee as Valeria Messalina * Spiros Focás as Lucius Maximus * Carlo Giustini as Lucius Geta (as Carlo Justini) * Giancarlo Sbragia as Aulo Celso (as Gian Carlo Sbragia) * Arturo Dominici as Gaius Lilius * Giulio Donnini as Narcissus * Ida Galli as Silvia * Mino Doro as Claudius * Giuliano Gemma as Marcellus * Annie Gorassini as Courtisan lover of Aulo Ceso * Lia Angeleri as Vipidia * Aroldo Tieri as Pirgo Pollinice * Vittorio Congia as Ortotrago * Paola Pitagora (as Paola Gargeloni) * Bruno Scipioni P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. Leadership The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President and CEO, film historian Bob Gazzale. Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from the organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson—to establish a national arts organization to preserve the legacy of American film heritage, educate the next generation of filmmaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carthage In Flames
''Carthage in Flames'' ( it, Cartagine in fiamme) is a 1960 Italian historical drama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Pierre Brasseur, José Suárez, Daniel Gélin and Anne Heywood. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guido Fiorini. It is based on the 1908 novel of the same title by Emilio Salgari. Synopsis The film depicts the last of the Punic Wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage. Cast * Pierre Brasseur as Sidone * Daniel Gélin as Phegor * Anne Heywood as Fulvia * Aldo Silvani as Hermon * Ilaria Occhini as Ophir * Paolo Stoppa as Astarito * José Suárez as Hiram * Terence Hill as Tsour * Gianrico Tedeschi as Eleo * Edith Peters as Sarepta * Cesare Fantoni as Assian * Erno Crisa Erno Crisa (10 March 1914 – 4 April 1968) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1944 and 1968. His last film was the spaghetti western ''Sugar Colt''. Partial filmograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
