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Gino Pernice
Gino Pernice (6 May 1927 – 25 April 1997) was an Italian stage, television and film actor. Life and career Born in Milan, Pernice trained at the Accademia dei Filodrammatici graduating in 1952, and made his professional debut with the stage company of Fantasio Piccoli at the Teatro Stabile of Bolzano. His breakthrough role was Tobia in a staging of ''Twelfth Night'' held by the De Lullo-Falk- Guarnieri- Valli's "Compagnia dei Giovani". Mainly active on stage, he also had an intense career as a character actor in films and TV-series. Selected filmography * ''Carmela è una bambola'' (1958) - Douglas * '' The Attic'' (1963) * ''Torpedo Bay'' (1963) * ''White Voices'' (1964) - The Singer with red suit * ''Attack and Retreat'' (1964) - Collidi * ''Minnesota Clay'' (1964) - Scratchy * ''The Man Who Laughs'' (1966) * '' Adultery Italian Style'' (1966) - Roberto * '' Django'' (1966) - Brother Jonathan * '' Texas, Adios'' (1966) - Bank Employee * ''The Hellbenders'' (1967) - Jeff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Io Non Spezzo
Io, IO, iO, I/O, i/o, or i.o. may refer to: *Io (mythology), daughter of Inachus in Greek mythology, and lover of Zeus who was turned into a cow * Io (moon), a moon of Jupiter Arts and media Fictional elements *Scylla Io, one of Poseidon's Marine Generals in the ''Saint Seiya'' series *A ''Dungeons & Dragons'' dragon deity *Io Otonashi, a main character in the Japanese manga series ''Place to Place'' (''Acchi Kocchi'') Gaming *''iO'', a 2014 video game by Gamious *IO Interactive, a Danish computer game developer Music * IO (German band), a German band * Io (English band), an English band *I_o (musician), an American DJ and record producer (1990–2020) Theatre and opera * ''Io'' (opera), an unfinished ''acte de ballet'' (opera) by Jean-Philippe Rameau *iO Theater (ImprovOlympic), a theater in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to improvisational comedy *IO West, a Los Angeles theater associated with the Chicago iO Other uses in arts and media * ''Io'' (film), a 2019 Netflix film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Laughs (1966 Film)
''The Man Who Laughs'' ( it, L'uomo che ride) is a 1966 Italian historical drama film based on the 1869 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. Plot In this version, the character of Gwynplaine is renamed Angelo (played by Jean Sorel). His disfigurement is represented as a single broad slash across his mouth, crude yet convincing. While he deals with this, he also falls for a beautiful girl named Dea. The story (which is attributed, in the movie credits, to the director, producer and others involved in making the film, but not to Victor Hugo) has the disfigured acrobat being seduced by a noblewoman and in so doing becomes a henchman for the Borgias. Meanwhile, Dea miraculously acquires her eyesight and falls in love with a young nobleman. This nobleman is marked for death not just by Angelo's employers but by Angelo as well over the loss of Dea. Angelo's assassination attempt fails and he is mortally wounded. In the final scene the escaping Angelo staggers into a Leper Colony and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The White Mafia
''Hospitals: The White Mafia'' ( it, Bisturi, la mafia bianca) is a 1973 Italian drama film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Enrico Maria Salerno and Gabriele Ferzetti. It was entered into the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Gabriele Ferzetti * Senta Berger * Enrico Maria Salerno * Claudio Gora * Claudio Nicastro * Tina Lattanzi * Enzo Garinei * Gino Pernice * Antonella Steni * Luciano Salce * Sandro Dori * Ernesto Colli * Ezio Sancrotti * Luciano Rossi Luciano Rossi (28 November 1934 – 29 May 2005) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 67 films between 1966 and 1987. He was born and died in Rome, Italy. Partial filmography * ''Ten Italians for One German'' (1962) - German Soldier ... * Fausto Tommei References External links * 1973 films 1970s Italian-language films 1973 drama films Films directed by Luigi Zampa Films set in hospitals Medical-themed films Films scored by Riz Ortolani Italian drama films 1970s Italian films {{1970s-It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jus Primae Noctis (film)
''Jus primae noctis'' is a 1972 Italian comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. Plot Ariberto de Ficulle is a nobleman who came into possession of a small feud by marrying the ugly Matilde Montefiascone. Domineering in the village and fighting constantly with Gandolfo, Ariberto, not satisfied, also restores the "ius primae noctis". Cast * Lando Buzzanca as Ariberto da Ficulle * Renzo Montagnani as Gandolfo * Marilù Tolo as Venerata * Felice Andreasi as Friar Puccio * Toni Ucci as Guidone * Paolo Stoppa as the pope * Gino Pernice as Marculfo * Ely Galleani as Beata * Alberto Sorrentino as the friar * Giancarlo Cobelli as Curiale * Ignazio Leone * Clara Colosimo Clara Colosimo (23 May 1922 – 15 June 1994) was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 65 films between 1968 and 1991. Selected filmography * ''Alfredo, Alfredo'' (1972) * '' Sex Pot'' (1975) * '' Il mostro'' (1977) * '' Zanna Bianca e ... References External links * 1972 films It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Er Più – Storia D'amore E Di Coltello
''Er Più – storia d'amore e di coltello'' is a 1971 Italian black comedy film directed by Sergio Corbucci. The film is inspired by the true story of roman Romeo Ottaviani bully called ''er Tinèa''. Plot summary The story is set in Rome in 1900. In a seedy area of the city, "borghiciano" Nino Patroni, called in Roman dialect "Er Più de Borgo", seeks to marry a fellow rogue with his sister. Nino also tries to fix himself with the beautiful turbines Rosa, but the girl is disputed by the protagonist with the squire Augustarello, leader of a gang of thugs in the village adverse to that of Nino. After moments of respite and battles with stab wounds, Nino manages to make peace with the family of Augustarello; as a matter of fact, after Nino wounded in a duel, Augustarello accidentally killes himself with his stab.Nino, in view of the wedding, makes also peace with the police officer who arrests him often because of his fights. However, just when the protagonist and Rose are just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Working Class Goes To Heaven
''The Working Class Goes to Heaven'' (Italian: ''La classe operaia va in paradiso''), released in the US as ''Lulu the Tool'', is a 1971 political drama film directed by Elio Petri. It depicts a factory worker's realisation of his own condition as a simple "tool" in the process of production and, implicitly, his struggle with the trade unions. The film competed at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival, where it tied with ''The Mattei Affair'' for the Grand Prix International du Festival, the festival's highest honour. In Italy, it also won the David di Donatello for Best Film. Plot Lulu Massa is a highly productive worker at a factory paying piece work but is disliked by his colleagues as his efficiency is used by management to justify their demands for higher output. While employees are told to care for and rely on their machines, they see radical students outside the factory campaigning for higher pay rates and less work. Lulu lives with Lidia and her son. He puts his lack of interest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compañeros (film)
''Compañeros'' ( es, Vamos a matar compañeros (sic), lit=Let's Kill, Companions!) is a 1970 Zapata Western buddy comedy film directed by Sergio Corbucci. The film stars Franco Nero, Tomas Milian, Jack Palance and Fernando Rey. The soundtrack for the film was written by Ennio Morricone. Plot During the Mexican Revolution, a peasant named El Vasco (Milian) starts a revolt in his town of San Bernardino by killing the army colonel in charge. Rebel leader and self-appointed General Mongo (Bódalo) soon arrives on the scene and hires El Vasco for his revolutionary gang. However, Mongo is more interested in gaining fortune for himself than for his country. Yodlaf Peterson (Nero), a Swedish mercenary arrives in Mexico to sell guns to General Mongo. The safe containing the money is locked and only Professor Xantos (Rey) knows the combination. Xantos is the leader of a student counter-revolution that opposes violence, and is held in a prison by the United States army just across the borde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metello
''Metello'' is a 1970 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. It was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival. It starred Massimo Ranieri as the title character. Plot During the end of the 19th century, young Metello decides to start a new life after the sudden loss of his parents. He meets a young girl, Ersilia. They get married and have a son. Metello becomes involved in a political activity at work and is arrested. He then lies that he won't be involved in the activity anymore, and as a result, has to flee town. He arrives at his new destination, and meets a middle-aged school teacher. He then has an affair with her, and as a result, she gives birth to his daughter. Towards the end of the film, Metello realizes that he really belongs back home with Ersilia. Cast * Massimo Ranieri as Metello * Ottavia Piccolo as Ersilia * Frank Wolff as Betto * Tina Aumont as Idina * Lucia Bosé as Viola * Pino Colizzi as Renzoli * Mariano Rigillo as Olindo * Luigi Diberti as Lipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Specialist (1969 Film)
''The Specialists'' ( it, Gli specialisti, also known as ''Drop Them or I'll Shoot'') is a 1969 Spaghetti Western co-written and directed by Sergio Corbucci. It was an international co-production between Italy, France and West Germany.Cox, p. 267–268 Retrospective critics and scholars of Corbucci's Westerns have deemed ''The Specialists'' to be the final film in the director's "Mud and Blood" trilogy, which also includes ''Django (1966 film), Django'' (1966) and ''The Great Silence'' (1968). Plot A single stranger named Hud comes to Blackstone, a town where his brother has been hanged after being falsely accused of robbing a bank. After tangling with the local sheriff and a nearby Mexican bandit turn revolutionary, Hud finds out one of the town's most dignified citizens swapped the real money out with counterfeit bills. After several gunfights and backing down a group of young toughs, Hud rides off after saving a local girl and burning the stolen money. Cast * Johnny Hallyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Of The West
''Rita of the West'' ( it, Little Rita nel West, also known as ''Crazy Westerners''), is a 1967 Italian "musicarello"- Spaghetti Western film directed by Ferdinando Baldi. Plot Little Rita is a traveling fun fighter, the "bestest in the West", who is helping the Native American chief Silly Bull with his goal to gather and destroy the white man's gold, which has ruined the world. To do this she has run-ins with parodies of popular western characters, including Django and Ringo. She is captured by Mexican bandit Sancho and his men, who want the secret to where the gold is being hidden (in a cave near the Native American village). Though she refuses to talk, she is rescued by Black Star, a cowboy from "far away", who saw her get kidnapped. She takes him with her back to Silly Bull, but after she realizes she's in love with him, Black Star tries to steal the gold from the cave. Silly Bull turns him over to the "white man's" court, where he pleads guilty and is sentenced to death. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Head Of The Family (1967 Film)
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun '' thee'') when followed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hellbenders
''The Hellbenders'' ( it, I crudeli, lit=The Cruel Ones, link=no) is a 1967 Spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Corbucci. Plot Colonel Jonas is a fanatical and unrepentant Confederate who led a regiment called the Hellbenders in the recently ended Civil War. Similar to Edmond O'Brien's character in ''Rio Conchos'', he is determined to reorganise the Southern Army and defeat the Union. With his sons Ben, greedy Nat, and rapist Jeff, he massacres Union soldiers transporting a consignment of banknotes and conceals the loot in a coffin supposedly belonging to a deceased Confederate officer, Captain Ambrose Allen, who was killed in the Battle of Nashville. A drunken prostitute, Kitty, pretends to be the officer's widow. When Kitty is killed attempting a double-cross, Ben persuades Claire, a combination saloon hostess and professional gambler, to take Kitty's placeand then they fall in love. They consummate their love during a gunfight between Jonas and a local bounty hunter. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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