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Isarco Ravaioli
Isacco Ravaioli, best known as Isarco Ravaioli (3 March 1933 – 15 February 2004), was an Italian film actor. Life and career Born in Ravenna, Ravaioli obtained a diploma of teaching in his hometown, and he started working as a primary school teacher. Later, driven by his passion for cinema, he moved to Rome where he first attended the drama school held by Peter Scharoff, soon obtaining his first film roles, and then enrolled the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, graduating in 1957. Ravaioli appeared in dozens of films until his retirement in the 1980s, mainly of adventure and peplum genre. Selected filmography * ''La storia del fornaretto di Venezia'' (1952) * ''La muta di Portici'' (1952) * ''Francis the Smuggler'' (1953) - Marinaio al bar (uncredited) * '' Capitan Fantasma'' (1953) - (uncredited) * ''La figlia del forzato'' (1953) * ''La schiava del peccato'' (1954) - (uncredited) * ''Accadde di notte'' (1956) * ''Wives and Obscurities'' (1956) - Giovanotto del pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravenna
Ravenna ( , , also ; rgn, Ravèna) is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 408 until its collapse in 476. It then served as the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom until it was re-conquered in 540 by the Byzantine Empire. Afterwards, the city formed the centre of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna until the last exarch was executed by the Lombards in 751. Although it is an inland city, Ravenna is connected to the Adriatic Sea by the Candiano Canal. It is known for its well-preserved late Roman and Byzantine architecture, with eight buildings comprising the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna". History The origin of the name ''Ravenna'' is unclear. Some have speculated that "Ravenna" is related to "Rasenna" (or "Rasna"), the term that the Etruscan civilization, Etruscans used for themselves, but there is no agreement on this point. Ancien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Plane To Baalbeck
''Last Plane to Baalbek'' (also known as ''Operation Baalbeck'') is a 1964 Eurospy film directed by Marcello Giannini and Hugo Fregonese.''Cahiers du cinéma'', Editions 161-176, 1965. It is a coproduction between Italy (where the film is known as ''F.B.I. operazione Baalbeck'' or ''La moneta spezzata''), France (where it was released as ''Dernier avion pour Baalbeck'') and Lebanon. Cast *Rossana Podestà as Isabel Moore *Jacques Sernas as Nicholas 'Nick' Mann *George Sanders as Prince Makowski *Folco Lulli as John Volpi *Leopoldo Trieste as Pagani *Yoko Tani as Asia *Miranda Martino Miranda Martino (born 29 October 1933) is an Italian singer and actress. Life and career Born in Moggio Udinese from Neapolitan parents, Martino started her career as singer in 1956. In 1957, she debuted at the Festival di Napoli and in 1959 ... as the Singer References External links * 1964 films 1960s spy films 1960s adventure films Italian spy films French spy films Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mania (1974 Film)
''Mania'' is a 1974 Italian film produced, written and directed by Renato Polselli. Production The film was developed under the working title ''Terrore mania''. It was a low-budget affair with no well-known actors cast. Lead Ettore Elio Aricò, who had appeared in a previous film of Polselli's, provided most of the money for the film himself on the condition that he was cast as the protagonist . Although the opening credits state that the film was shot at Cave Film Studio in Rome, it was predominantly shot around Isarco Ravaioli Isacco Ravaioli, best known as Isarco Ravaioli (3 March 1933 – 15 February 2004), was an Italian film actor. Life and career Born in Ravenna, Ravaioli obtained a diploma of teaching in his hometown, and he started working as a primary school ...'s home. Release ''Mania'' was released theatrically in Italy on 24 August 1974, where it was distributed by RCR. Louis Paul described ''Mania'' as a "seldom-seen thriller". Polselli stated the lack of avai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hanging Woman
''La orgía de los muertos'' (translated as ''Orgy of the Dead'') a.k.a. ''The Hanging Woman'' (US theatrical release), ''Beyond the Living Dead'', ''Return of the Zombies'' and ''Bracula: Terror of the Living Dead'', is a 1972 Spanish/ Italian horror film directed by José Luis Merino, starring Paul Naschy and Dyanik Zurakowska. The film was shot in March 1972, but wasn't shown in Spanish theaters (as ''La orgía de los muertos'') until September 3, 1973. It was shown theatrically in the U.S. in 1974 as ''The Hanging Woman'', and then was later re-released there as ''Beyond the Living Dead''. It was released in Germany on April 6, 1976 as ''Der Totenchor der Knochenmanner''/ ''Death Chorus of the Skeletons'', and re-released in Germany on March 1, 1977 as'' Die Bestie aus dem Totenreich''/ ''The Beast from the Death Realm''. It was shown in the U.K. as ''Zombies - Terror of the Living Dead'', in France as ''Les Orgies Macabres'', and in Australia as ''Bracula, Terror of the Living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill Django
Kill often refers to: *Homicide, one human killing another *cause death, to kill a living organism, to cause its death Kill may also refer to: Media *''Kill!'', a 1968 film directed by Kihachi Okamoto * ''Kill'' (Cannibal Corpse album), 2006 * ''Kill'' (Electric Six album), 2009 * "Kill" (song), a 2008 song by Mell Places in Ireland Republic of Ireland *Kill, County Dublin *Kill, County Kildare *Kill, County Waterford *Kill, Kilbixy, County Westmeath *Kill, Kilcar, County Donegal *Kill, Kilcleagh, County Westmeath United Kingdom * Kill, County Tyrone, a townland in County Tyrone Sports *Baserunner kill, a baseball term *Penalty kill, an ice hockey term *Kill, a type of attack in volleyball Other uses *Kill (body of water) *Kill (command), a computing command See also * * * Keal (other) * Keel (other) * Keele (other) * Kiel (other) * Kil (other) * Kile (other) * Kyl (other) * Kyle (other) * Kyll * The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Invincible Six
''The Invincible Six'' is a 1970 US, American-Iranian adventure film directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Stuart Whitman, Elke Sommer, Curd Jürgens, and Ian Ogilvy. Six international criminals attempt to steal the Iranian Crown Jewels, crown jewels of Iran, but in the tradition of 1954 film ''Seven Samurai'' and the 1960 film ''The Magnificent Seven'', end up defending a village from bandits. In Britain and several other countries it was picked up for distribution by Paramount Pictures. Plot An adventurous American whom everybody calls Tex, and his partners, the mechanically savvy Mike and an Englishman named Ronald, are foiled in their bid to steal Tehran, Tehran's precious jewels. In the desert, they join up with three other criminals, an Iranian, an Italian, and a German, to plot another heist. They have the good fortune of meeting Zari, the beautiful mistress of the infamous bandit Malik, who is after a valuable amulet. So is the man who wants to claim Malik's place in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heads Or Tails (1969 Film)
''Heads or Tails'' (Italian: ''Testa o croce'') is a 1969 Italian western film directed by Piero Pierotti and starring John Ericson, Špela Rozin and Edwige Fenech.Weisser p.155 It was shot at the Tirrenia Studios. Cast * John Ericson as Will Hunter * Špela Rozin as Shanda Lee * Franco Lantieri as Serpente * Daniela Surina as Sybille Burton * Edwige Fenech as Manuela * Pinuccio Ardia as Miserere * Ugo Pagliai as Burton * Isarco Ravaioli as Sheriff * Dada Gallotti * Loris Gizzi * Renato Navarrini Renato Navarrini (1892–1972) was an Italian stage and film actor.Verdone p.101 He was married to the actress Fanny Marchiò. Partial filmography * ''La tavola dei poveri'' (1932) * ''Un cattivo soggetto'' (1933) * ''Lohengrin'' (1936) - Il d ... * Maria Teresa Piaggio * Pasquale Basile * Silvana Bacci * Franco Daddi * Antonietta Fiorito References Bibliography * Thomas Weisser. ''Spaghetti Westerns: The Good, the Bad, and the Violent : a Comprehensive, Illustrated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Inheritance
''Deadly Inheritance'' ( it, Omicidio per vocazione), is a 1969 Italian ''giallo'' film directed by Vittorio Sindoni. Plot An old man named Oscar is "accidentally" run over by a train in France. According to his will, his heirs must wait until the youngest among them (a simpleton named Janot) reaches the age of 21 before the estate can be settled. Janot unfortunately soon after turns up dismembered by a train as well, in another "accident". Then Rosalie and her husband meet untimely deaths, which calls the affair to the attention of a police inspector. A young family member named Collette is next on the killer's list. Cast Production Director Vittorio Sindoni stated that the film was initially set to film in France, but ended on location in Anguillara Sabazia, just outside of Rome. The director stated they had tried to pass off the location as Aix-les-Bains. Film critic and historian Roberto Curti stated that the film was low budget and barely had time to complete and mix the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satanik (film)
''Satanik'' is a 1968 film directed by Piero Vivarelli. It is based on the Italian comic series ''Satanik'' and was released to a moderate financial success in Italy. Plot Dr. Bannister (Magda Konopka), an ugly and disfigured woman, is summoned by a colleague of hers who has recently discovered a serum for rejuvenating living beings. The colleague shows Bannister the miraculous result of his experiments, injecting the serum into an animal close to death. In a few seconds, the animal is reinvigorated, showing vigor and health. The colleague, however, does not intend to use the serum on human beings, as some experiments remain to be conducted. In a moment of distraction Bannister kills the colleague, following which she drinks the serum he had developed. After a series of convulsions, the woman falls unconscious to the ground, but shortly thereafter awakens rejuvenated and beautiful. The murder of the colleague will be only the first of a long series: Bannister, in fact, will kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diabolik
''Diabolik'' ( or ) is an Italian comics series created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. One of the most popular series in the history of Italian comics, Diabolik was created in 1962 and consists of more than 800 volumes, and has led to the birth of the ''fumetti neri'' comics subgenre. The series is named after its protagonist, an anti-heroic thief, inspired by several previous pulp fiction characters from Italy and other countries. Its stories consist of monthly black-and-white, digest-sized volumes. The series takes place in the fictional town Clerville and stars the titular Diabolik, initially represented as a ruthless and cruel thief who does not hesitate to murder anyone in order to accomplish his deeds, aided by his partner and lover Eva Kant. Over the time, the character evolved his personality, developing healthy roots and ethical principles such as honor, the sense of friendship and gratitude, and respect for noble souls, robbing and killing other criminals. Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Of The Planets (1966 Film)
''War of the Planets'' ( it, I Diafanoidi Vengono da Marte, lit=The Diaphanoids Come From Mars is a 1966 Italian science fiction film, produced by Joseph Fryd and Antonio Margheriti, directed by Margheriti, that stars Tony Russel and Lisa Gastoni (Russel's name is misspelled in the opening credits as "Tony Russell"). The film was released theatrically in 1966 throughout Europe. Its storyline and screenplay were written by Ivan Reiner and Renato Moretti. This is the second film in the ''Gamma-One'' series and follows '' Wild, Wild Planet'' (a.k.a. ''I Criminali della Galassia'' ("Criminals of the Galaxy")) and precedes '' War Between the Planets'' (a.k.a. ''Il Pianeta Errante'' ("Planet on the Prowl")) and '' Snow Devils'' (a.k.a. ''La Morte Viene dal Pianeta Aytin'' ("Death Comes From The Planet Aytin")). Plot On New Year's Eve in the middle of the 21st century, space station Alpha-Two reports impossible "negative radiation" readings and loses contact with United Democracies (U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild, Wild Planet
''Wild, Wild Planet'' ( it, I Criminali della Galassia, , lit=Criminals of the Galaxy) is a 1966 Italian science fiction film directed by Anthony Dawson and written by Renato Moretti and Ivan Reiner. Tony Russel stars as Commander Mike Halstead. Plot In 2015, Commander Mike Halstead, commander of space station Gamma One of the United Democracies Space Command, is assigned to investigate the alarming number of missing person reports on Earth. Dr. Nurmi is engaged in secret bio-engineering experiments on the same base as Halstead, which causes an issue for Halstead, who disapproves of the experiments. While Nurmi's assignment is to study miniaturization of human organs, he starts kidnapping influential world leaders for use in his eugenics program. Nurmi is actually working for the planet Delphos, using four armed androids to assist in the kidnapping and is transporting the miniaturized world leader to Delphos. Halstead confronts Nurmi over his suspicions of illegal experiments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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