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Franco Pesce
Franco Pesce (11 August 1890 – 6 December 1975) was an Italian actor and cinematographer. Life and career Franco Pesce was born in Naples. He was the son of the actor Ettore. At a young age Pesce studied lyric singing with the intention of becoming an opera singer. At 20 years old he abandoned his studies to enter the cinema industry as a film operator. Pesce moved to Rome with the advent of sound film where he became a cinematographer. Later in his life, beginning in 1940, he started a very productive career as a character actor. In his later years Pesce was mainly active in spaghetti western films. He was often credited under English pseudonyms, usually interpreting roles of petulant, pedantic and intriguing old men. Selected filmography * ''Eternal Melodies'' (1940) * '' Farewell, My Beautiful Naples'' (1946) * ''Mad About Opera'' (1948) * ''Baron Carlo Mazza'' (1948) * ''Crossroads of Passion'' (1948) * '' Flying Squadron'' (1949) * ''The Beggar's Daughter'' (1950) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naples
Naples (; it, Napoli ; nap, Napule ), from grc, Νεάπολις, Neápolis, lit=new city. is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan, with a population of 909,048 within the city's administrative limits as of 2022. Its province-level municipality is the third-most populous metropolitan city in Italy with a population of 3,115,320 residents, and its metropolitan area stretches beyond the boundaries of the city wall for approximately 20 miles. Founded by Greeks in the first millennium BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world. In the eighth century BC, a colony known as Parthenope ( grc, Παρθενόπη) was established on the Pizzofalcone hill. In the sixth century BC, it was refounded as Neápolis. The city was an important part of Magna Graecia, played a major role in the merging of Greek and Roman society, and was a significant cultural centre under the Romans. Naples served a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Mitra
''Operation Mitra'' (Italian: ''Operazione Mitra'') is a 1951 Italian thriller film directed by Giorgio Cristallini and starring Steve Barclay and Marina Berti.Morreale p.123 Cast * Steve Barclay * Marina Berti * Margherita Bagni * Silvio Bagolini * Vickie Henderson * Piero Lulli * Carlo Ninchi * Franco Pesce * Paola Quattrini * Roberto Risso * Giovanna Scotto * Liliana Tellini * Marco Vicario Marco Vicario (20 September 1925 – 10 September 2020) was an Italian film actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He appeared in 23 films between 1950 and 1958. He also wrote for 13 films, produced 12 and directed a further 11. He ... References Bibliography * Emiliano Morreale. ''Così piangevano: il cinema melò nell'Italia degli anni Cinquanta''. Donzelli Editore, 2011. External links * 1951 films 1950s Italian-language films Italian thriller films 1950s thriller films Films directed by Giorgio Cristallini Films scored by Mario Nascimbene Itali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Love, Every Pleasure Has Its Pain
''In Love, Every Pleasure Has Its Pain'' ( it, La Betìa ovvero in amore, per ogni gaudenza, ci vuole sofferenza) is a 1971 commedia all'italiana film directed by Gianfranco De Bosio. It is based on the comedy play ''La Betia'' by Angelo Beolco. Cast *Nino Manfredi: Nale *Rosanna Schiaffino: Betìa *Ljubiša Samardžić (credited as Smoki Samardì): Zilio * Eva Ras: Tamia *Mario Carotenuto: Tacio * Olivera Marković: Menega *Lino Toffolo: Bazzarello *Boban Petrović: Menegazzo *Franco Pesce: Barba Scatti See also * List of Italian films of 1971 A list of films produced in Italy in 1971 (see 1971 in film): References Footnotes Sources * * * * * External linksItalian films of 1971at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1971 1971 Films ... References External links * 1971 films 1971 comedy films Commedia all'italiana Films scored by Carlo Rustichelli Films set in Veneto 1970s Italian films {{1970s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloud Of Dust
"Cloud of Dust" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Rena Gaile. It was released in 1996 as the third single from her debut album, ''Out on a Limb''. It peaked at number 10 on the ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart in July 1996. The song was also recorded by Maureen McCormick on her 1995 album ''When You Get a Little Lonely ''When You Get a Little Lonely'' is the debut studio album by American actress and singer Maureen McCormick. It was released on April 4, 1995, through the label Phantom Hill. After playing Marcia Brady in the sitcom ''The Brady Bunch'', she was ...''. Chart performance References 1995 songs 1996 singles Rena Gaile songs Songs written by Judy Rodman {{1995-country-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Mans, Shortcut To Hell
''Le Mans, Shortcut to Hell'' ( it, Le Mans - Scorciatoia per l'inferno, also known as ''Summer Love'') is a 1970 Italian action film directed by Osvaldo Civirani. Plot Cast *Lang Jeffries as John Lee Scott *Erna Schürer as Sheila * Maurizio Bonuglia as Dustin Rich *Edwige Fenech as Cora * Gaetano Imbrò as Kurt Weiß * Franco Pesce as Agostino Bonelli See also List of Italian films of 1970 A list of films produced in Italy in 1970 (see 1970 in film): References Footnotes Sources * * * * * External linksItalian films of 1970at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1970 1970 Films ... References External links * 1970 films 1970 action films Italian action films Films directed by Osvaldo Civirani Films scored by Stelvio Cipriani Italian auto racing films 24 Hours of Le Mans 1970s Italian films {{1970s-action-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orgasmo
''Orgasmo'' is a 1969 giallo film directed by Umberto Lenzi and starring Carroll Baker, Lou Castel, and Colette Descombes. It follows a wealthy American socialite who finds herself preyed upon by two nefarious young siblings who indulge her in sex, drugs, and alcohol while she vacations at an Italian villa. This film helped launch the second phase of Baker's career, during which she became a regular star in Italian productions. After its Italian premiere in February 1969, ''Orgasmo'' was released in the United States under the alternative title ''Paranoia'' later that same year. It was one of the first films to carry an X rating in the United States under the newly-established Motion Picture Association film rating system, and this fact was sensationalized for its American promotional materials. The film marked the second of four collaborations between Lenzi and actress Carroll Baker, who had previously starred in '' So Sweet... So Perverse'' (1969), and subsequently starred in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pistol For A Hundred Coffins
''Pistol for a Hundred Coffins'' ( it, Una pistola per cento bare, es, El sabor del odio (''The Taste of Hate''), also known as ''A Gun for One Hundred Graves'' and ''Vengeance'') is a 1968 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film written and directed by Umberto Lenzi and starring Peter Lee Lawrence. Cast See also * List of Italian films of 1968 * List of Spanish films of 1968 A list of films produced in Spain in 1968 (see 1968 in film). 1968 References Footnotes Sources * External links Spanish films of 1968at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Spanish Films Of 1968 1968 Spanish Films ... References External links * 1968 films 1960s Italian-language films Spanish Western (genre) films Spaghetti Western films 1968 Western (genre) films Films directed by Umberto Lenzi 1960s Italian films {{1960s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Days Of Hate
''Long Days of Hate'' (Italian: ''I lunghi giorni dell'odio'', also known as ''This Man Can't Die'') is a 1968 Italian Spaghetti Western film co-written and directed by Gianfranco Baldanello. Plot summary Martin Benson is a Civil War veteran and former outlaw earning money and clearing his name by working as an undercover agent for the US Army. His infiltration of a ring supplying firearms and firewater to Indians has led to the capture and execution of three of the gang, though they would not identify the gang's ringleader. Despite his monetary rewards and the three pistols and gun belts of the executed men that he has posted home to his father, who still believes him to be an outlaw, Benson wants no more of the undercover life. Benson's controller, an Army Captain still wants him to continue his work in order to identify the ringleader and gain the Captain promotion. Though the Captain has another agent, Tony Guy, the Captain prefers Benson's efficiency. Outside the Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revolt Of The Mercenaries
''Revolt of the Mercenaries'' (Italian: ''La rivolta dei mercenari'') is a 1961 Italian-Spanish historical adventure film directed by Piero Costa and starring Virginia Mayo, Conrado San Martín and Susana Canales.Kinnard & Crnkovich p.139 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Saverio D'Eugenio and Augusto Lega. Cast * Virginia Mayo as Lady Patrizia, Duchessa di Rivalta * Conrado San Martín as Capitano Lucio Di Rialto * Susana Canales as Katia * Livio Lorenzon as Conte Keller Paroli * Carla Calò as Miriam du Marchant * Franco Fantasia as Ilario * Alfredo Mayo as Marco * John Kitzmiller as Tago * Tomás Blanco as Capitano Brann * Anita Todesco as Prisca * Pilar Cansino as Simonetta * Marco Tulli as Stefano - Principe di Siena * Luciano Benetti as One of Lucio's Men * Enzo Fiermonte as Cizzania * Amedeo Trilli as Pintar, Katia's Father * Marilù Sangiorgi as Gypsy Girl * Xan das Bolas as Katia's Companion * Ángel del Pozo as Arrigo * Diana Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Race (1954 Film)
''The Last Race'' (Italian: ''L'ultima gara'') is a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Piero Costa and starring Vera Bergman, Enzo Fiermonte and Checco Durante. Production began in 1949, but was not completed until 1953 with the film given its release the following year. It earned just under 30 million lire at the box office.Chiti & Poppi p.380-81 Synopsis Two rowers are both in love with the same woman while training for a race on the River Tiber. Cast * Vera Bergman as Sandra * Enzo Fiermonte as Filippo * Checco Durante as Sor Giggi * Franco Silva as Marco * Franco Pesce as Piuma * Dante Serra as Carlo * Anna Maria Dionisi as Severina * Margherita Bossi as Madre di Severina * Arturo Dominici Doctor Magni * Mario Lodolini as Cristofari * Irene Quattrini as Nurse * Felice Romano Felice is a name that can be used as both a given name, masculine or feminine, and a surname. It is a common name in Italian, where it is equivalent to Felix. Notable people with the name include: Given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lovers Of Manon Lescaut
''The Lovers of Manon Lescaut'' (Italian: ''Gli amori di Manon Lescaut'') is a 1954 French-Italian historical melodrama film directed by Mario Costa and starring Myriam Bru, Franco Interlenghi and Roger Pigaut.Goble p.375 It is based on the 1731 novel ''Manon Lescaut'' by Antoine François Prévost, which has been made into films on a number of occasions. The film's sets were designed by Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni. Cast * Myriam Bru as Manon Lescaut * Franco Interlenghi as Enrico des Grieux * Roger Pigaut as Lescaut * Aldo Silvani as Conte des Grieux * Marisa Merlini as Elisa * Nerio Bernardi as Barone de Forté * Luigi Pavese as Il mercante premuroso * Paolo Poli as Tiberge * Lily Granado as Adriana * Lia Reiner as Affitacamere * Franco Scandurra as Chatodoux * Georges Bréhat as Il barone giocatore * Olga Solbelli as La suora nel carcere * Nico Pepe as Il gioielliere * Ugo Sasso as Un gendarme * Peter Trent as Conte di Loisy * Franco Pesce as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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