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Il Lumacone
''Il lumacone'' (''The Big Snail'') is a 1974 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Cavara.Achille Valdata (15 January 1975). "Amore e spaghetti". ''La Stampa''. p. 7. Cast * Turi Ferro as Gianni Rodinò * Agostina Belli as Elisa * Ninetto Davoli as Ginetto * Francesco Mulè as Pietro * Gabriella Giorgelli as Paola * Isa Danieli as Carmela * Fioretta Mari as Teresa * Liù Bosisio as The lodger * Franca Alma Moretti as Giorgina * Tuccio Musumeci as The usher * Gianfranco Barra as The doorman * Giorgio Bixio as Don Mauro * Franco Bracardi Franco Bracardi (16 May 1937 – 27 February 2005) was an Italian actor, composer, pianist and stand-up comedian. Born in Rome, during the first half of the fifties Bracardi began working as a jazz pianist in night clubs. In 1960 he became the p ... as Giorgina's client References External links * Italian comedy-drama films Films directed by Paolo Cavara Films set in Rome 1974 comedy-drama films 1974 films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paolo Cavara
Paolo Cavara (4 July 1926 – 7 August 1982) was an Italian screenwriter and film director. He is best known for collaborating with Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco E. Prosperi on the 1962 mondo film ''Mondo Cane'', and for directing the fiction film ''The Wild Eye'' (1967) and two giallo films, ''Black Belly of the Tarantula'' (1971) and ''Plot of Fear'' (1976). Biography During the 1950s, he studied architecture at the University of Florence, after which he produced documentaries for scientific voyages of exploration, and emerged as a pioneer of underwater cinematography (one of these voyages was the important 1951 expedition to Ceylon along with Franco Prosperi documented by local news, that anticipated Folco Quilici’s ''Sixth Continent'' experience). Next, Cavara worked on a series of Italian National TV films led by Giorgio Moser. He also worked as an assistant director (''Timbuctu'' and ''Naked Maya'', a 1958 production by Henry Koster). In 1962, Cavara conceived with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franca Alma Moretti
Franca is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city is located in the northeastern portion of the state, distant 401 km (249 mi) from the state capital (São Paulo), and 676 km (420 mi) from Brasilia. It covers a total area of 605,679 km² of which 86,92 km² comprises the urban area. As of the 2021 Census, the city's population was 358,539. In Brazil, the city is known as ''The National Capital of Footwear'', and ''The National Capital of Basketball''. The city is the industrial and economic center of an urban agglomerate comprising 19 municipalities with a total of 672.053 inhabitants, being consecutively among the top brazilian cities with the best urban sanitation. The parish of Franca was founded in 1805, being part of Mogi Mirim until 1824. The city status was received in 1856. History The history of Franca begins with the bandeiras of ''Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva'' ( The Anhanguera) in the 18th century. During the opening of the route known as "Cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Films
Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; following Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's resignation in response to high Israeli casualties, she was succeeded by Yitzhak Rabin. In Europe, the invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkish troops initiated the Cyprus dispute, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal, and Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt resigned following an espionage scandal surrounding his secretary Günter Guillaume. In sports, the year was primarily dominated by the FIFA World Cup in West Germany, in which the German national team won the championship title, as well as The Rumble in the Jungle, a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. Events January–February * January 26 – Bülent Ecevit of CHP forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Comedy-drama Films
Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; following Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's resignation in response to high Israeli casualties, she was succeeded by Yitzhak Rabin. In Europe, the invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkish troops initiated the Cyprus dispute, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal, and Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt resigned following an espionage scandal surrounding his secretary Günter Guillaume. In sports, the year was primarily dominated by the FIFA World Cup in West Germany, in which the German national team won the championship title, as well as The Rumble in the Jungle, a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. Events January–February * January 26 – Bülent Ecevit of CHP forms the ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Set In Rome
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Paolo Cavara
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Comedy-drama Films
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Franco Bracardi
Franco Bracardi (16 May 1937 – 27 February 2005) was an Italian actor, composer, pianist and stand-up comedian. Born in Rome, during the first half of the fifties Bracardi began working as a jazz pianist in night clubs. In 1960 he became the pianist of The Flippers, a beat group which also included Lucio Dalla (sax, clarinet and vocals). Since mid-sixties he started composing songs for Mina, Mireille Mathieu and Raffaella Carrà, among others. During the same years he debuted as an actor and a comedian, performing at "Setteperotto", a small cabaret in Rome. He later starred in several films, mainly of humorous genre. Bracardi became famous in 1970, thanks to the radio variety show of Renzo Arbore and Gianni Boncompagni ''Alto gradimento'' ("''High liking''"), where he was the score composer, an author and where he also gave voice to some grotesque characters such as Solforio, Mortification and Pallottin. Later he became the official pianist of Maurizio Costanzo in his long l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgio Bixio
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Giorgio may refer to: * Castel Giorgio, ''comune'' in Umbria, Italy * Giorgio (name), an Italian given name and surname * Giorgio Moroder, or Giorgio, Italian record producer ** ''Giorgio'' (album), an album by Giorgio Moroder * "Giorgio" (song), a song by Lys Assia * Giorgio Bruno, a character from the video game ''Time Crisis 4'' * Giorgio Zott, the main antagonist from the video game ''Time Crisis 3'' * Giorgio Beverly Hills, a prestige fragrance brand See also * Georgios * Georgio (other) * San Giorgio (other) San Giorgio, is the Italian form of Saint George. When used as the name of a person it is frequently contracted to Sangiorgio. Places Comuni Many towns and villages are named after the saint, including the following ''comuni'', or municipalities: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianfranco Barra
Gianfranco Barra (born 5 April 1940) is an Italian film, television and stage actor. He has appeared in more than 80 films. Born in Rome, Barra studied at the Silvio d’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in his hometown. First active on stage, he made his film debut in 1968. He is also active on television, in commercials, and as a playwright. Selected filmography * ''Avanti!'' (1972) * ''The Seduction of Mimi'' (1972) * '' Dirty Weekend'' (1973) * '' Bread and Chocolate'' (1973) * ''Black Holiday'' (1973) * '' Policewoman'' (1974) * ''Il lumacone'' (1974) * ''Playing the Field'' (1974) * '' The Mazurka of the Baron, the Saint and the Early Fig Tree'' (1975) * '' La polizia accusa: il Servizio Segreto uccide'' (1975) * ''The Suspicious Death of a Minor'' (1975) * ''La professoressa di scienze naturali'' (1976) * ''Double Murder'' (1977) * ''The Virgo, the Taurus and the Capricorn'' (1977) * ''I nuovi mostri'' (1977) * ''L'altra metà del cielo'' (1977) * ''Goodnight, Ladies and Gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuccio Musumeci
Tuccio Musumeci (born 20 April 1934) is an Italian actor and comedian. Life and career Born in Catania, Musumeci started his career in the 1960s, performing in local cabarets and avanspettacolo companies.Santino Mirabella. ''In scena - conversazioni con Tuccio Musumeci''. Flaccovio Editore, 2011. . The turning point in his career was entering the stage company of the Teatro Stabile di Catania with whom he began acting in plays, mostly comedies, both in Italian and in Sicilian. Musumeci intensively worked for television (beginning in 1959) and in the theater. Less active on films, after a bit part in ''The Leopard'', he appeared in a good number of comedy films between the 1970s and 1980s, sometimes in leading roles. Selected filmography * ''La ragazza del prete'' (1970) * ''Holy Water Joe'' (1971) * ''The Seduction of Mimi'' (1972) * ''Il lumacone'' (1974) * ''Virility'' (1974) * ''L'adolescente'' (1976) * ''La gatta da pelare'' (1981) * '' Open Doors'' (1990) * ''La matass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liù Bosisio
Liù Bosisio (born Luigia Bosisio Mauri; 30 January 1936), is an Italian actress and voice actress. Biography Bosisio was born in Milan in the end of January 1936. From 1953 to 1955, She attended the Accademia d'Arte Drammatica in her hometown. Bosisio was a stage actress with the Luca Ronconi company, and was also active as a stand-up comedian. Occasionally active in films in character roles, Bosisio is best known as "Pina", the wife of Paolo Villaggio in several chapters of the Fantozzi film series. Bosisio also appeared in television roles since 1956. Since 1983, Bosisio focused her work on stage. Bosisio is also a voice actress, notably being the Italian voice of Spank in '' Ohayo! Spank'' and the Italian voice of Marge Simpson for the first 22 seasons of ''The Simpsons'' as well as dubbing Patty and Selma Patricia Maleficent "Patty" Bouvier and Selma Bouvier-Terwilliger-Hutz-McClure-Discotheque-Simpson-D'Amico () are fictional characters in the American animated sitco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
