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Janet Ågren
Lena Janet Yvonne Ågren (born 6 April 1949) is a Swedish former actress and model. She starred primarily in Italian exploitation films. Life and career Ågren was born in Landskrona, Sweden, a town she once described to Italian entertainment journalists as a "Northern Naples". Her modeling career brought her to Rome where she studied acting at the Drama School directed by Alessandro Fersen. She made her film debut in Luciano Salce's ''Colpo di stato'', and her early roles included the Michael Caine film ''Pulp'' (1972) as a receptionist, and the Jack Lemmon comedy ''Avanti!'' (1972) as a nurse. She appeared in 57 films, including '' The Left Hand of the Law'' (1975), Lucio Fulci's ''City of the Living Dead'' (1980), Umberto Lenzi's ''Eaten Alive!'' (1980), ''Panic'' (1982), ''Red Sonja'' (1985), the Bud Spencer comedy '' Aladin'' (1986) and the cult horror film '' Ratman'' (1988). In the early 1980s she also had a brief musical career."Janet Agren canta il rap e sogna il teat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landskrona
Landskrona (old da, Landskrone) is a town in Scania, Sweden. Located on the shores of the Öresund, it occupies a natural port, which has lent the town at first military and subsequent commercial significance. Ferries operate from Landskrona to the island of Ven, and for many years there was also a connection to Copenhagen. Landskrona is part of the Øresund region. It is the seat of Landskrona Municipality. Landskrona is also the name of a district in Landskrona Municipality which is slightly smaller than the urban area. History The city of Landskrona is usually claimed to have been founded in 1413 by the King of Denmark, Eric of Pomerania, as a trading city intended to compete with Danish towns under the control of the Hanseatic League. There is however evidence found in the Danish National Archive, which mention the town by the name "Landzcrone" already in 1405. The site occupies one of a few natural harbours in Scania, which at that time was part of Denmark. At the tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bud Spencer
Carlo Pedersoli (31 October 1929 – 27 June 2016), known professionally as Bud Spencer, was an Italian actor, professional swimmer and water polo player. He was known for action-comedy and Spaghetti Western roles with his long-time film partner and friend Terence Hill. The duo "garnered world acclaim and attracted millions to theater seats". Spencer and Hill appeared in 18 films together. In his youth, Bud Spencer was a successful athlete and swimmer for the Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro. He obtained a law degree and registered several patents. Spencer also became a certified commercial airline and helicopter pilot, and supported and funded many children's charities, including the Spencer Scholarship Fund. Early life Son of Alessandro Pedersoli, Lombards descent, and Rosa Facchetti from Chiari, Lombardy, Carlo Pedersoli was born on 31 October 1929 in Santa Lucia, a historical ''rione'' in Naples and in the same building as the writer Luciano De Crescenzo. He played several spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Killer Reserved Nine Seats
''The Killer Reserved Nine Seats'' ( it, L'assassino ha riservato nove poltrone) is a 1974 Italian ''giallo'' film directed by Giuseppe Bennati. Plot Patrick Davenant invites a group of friends to visit a theatre inside his villa, a place which later reveals itself as sinister. Within a short time, the guests realise that they are trapped in the villa. A merciless killer then begins to murder them one by one. Cast * Rosanna Schiaffino as Vivian * Chris Avram as Patrick Davenant * Eva Czemerys as Rebecca Davenant * Lucretia Love as Doris * Paola Senatore as Lynn Davenant * Gaetano Russo as Duncan Foster * Andrea Scotti as Albert * Eduardo Filippone as Mystery Man * Antonio Guerra as Caretaker * Howard Ross as Russell * Janet Agren as Kim Release ''The Killer Reserved Nine Seats'' was distributed by Overseas Film Company theatrically in Italy on 21 May 1974. The film grossed 427,544,000 Italian lira The lira (; plural lire) was the currency of Italy between 1861 and 2002. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiorina La Vacca
''Fiorina la vacca'' (''Fiorina the Cow'') is a 1972 commedia sexy all'italiana directed by Vittorio De Sisti. The film, loosely based on several works by Ruzante, is an example of the '' Decamerotici'' genre popular in the early 1970s. Plot Set in the 16th century, the film tells the story of a cow named Fiorina, sold by a farmer to seek his fortune as a mercenary. From here the cow will changing hands, sometimes legitimately, sometimes not. Finally the cow is sold to a rich man who also wants to buy the vendor woman, who is also called Fiorina. Cast * Janet Ågren: Tazia * Gastone Moschin: Ruzante * Renzo Montagnani: Menico * Ornella Muti: Teresa * Jenny Tamburi: Zanetta * Ewa Aulin: Giacomina * Felice Andreasi: Michelon * Rodolfo Baldini: lover of Teresa * Mario Carotenuto: padron Beolco * Angela Covello: Fiorina * Graziella Galvani: Betta * Piero Vida: Nane * Renzo Marignano Renzo Marignano (26 March 1923 - 25 November 1987), sometimes credited as Renzo Marignani, was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Most Wonderful Evening Of My Life
''The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life'' (Italian: ''La più bella serata della mia vita''; French: ''La plus belle soirée de ma vie'') is a 1972 Italian- French comedy drama film directed by Ettore Scola. It is based on the novel '' A Dangerous Game'' by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Plot Alfredo Rossi, a tax-evading Italian businessman, drives to Switzerland to deposit 100 million lire. He has miscalculated the timing, and the banks have already closed. Then he notices a mysterious black-clad woman on a motorcycle. He begins following her through the mountain roads until his car suddenly breaks down. Seeking help, he goes to a nearby castle where he is greeted by the owner, Count de La Brunetière. The count, a former defense attorney, invites Rossi to stay for dinner and participate in a game with Brunetière's three friends, all retired jurists. The game in question is a pretend trial in which Rossi will play the defendant. Rossi is reluctant to accept the invitation but then he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?
''Life Is Tough, Eh Providence?'' ( it, La vita a volte è molto dura, vero Provvidenza?, also known as ''Sometimes Life Is Hard - Right, Providence?'') is a 1972 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western comedy film directed by Giulio Petroni. The film was a box office success and generated an immediate sequel, ''Here We Go Again, Eh Providence?'' (''Ci risiamo, vero Provvidenza?''). Cast * Tomas Milian: Provvidenza * Gregg Palmer: Hurricane Kid Smith * Janet Agren: Stella * Dieter Eppler: Sheriff Howard Pendleton * Maurice Poli: Sheriff von Keensburg * Giovanni Cianfriglia: The Challenger (credited as ''Ken Wood'') * Paul Muller: Mr. Summitt * Mike Bongiorno: Mike Goodmorning * Gabriella Giorgelli Gabriella Giorgelli (born 29 July 1941) is an Italian film and television actress. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1960 and 1998. Biography Early life Born in Fossola, a frazione of Carrara, Giorgelli was the daughter of a busines ...: Sister * Horst Janson: Sheriff of ... [...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] |
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
''Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You'' is a 1970 American comedy film directed by Rod Amateau. Intended as a sequel to the 1965 film ''What's New, Pussycat?'', it stars Ian McShane, Anna Calder-Marshall, John Gavin and Severn Darden. Plot A neurotic American living in Rome consults with an equally neurotic psychiatrist about his various fears, and the disintegrating relationship with his wife. Cast * Ian McShane as Fred Dobbs * Anna Calder-Marshall as Millie * John Gavin as Charlie * Severn Darden as Dr. Fahrquardt * Joyce Van Patten as Anna * Beba Lončar as Ornella * Veronica Carlson as Liz * Ian Trigger as Dr. Ponti * Katia Christine as Angelica * Gaby André as Flavia * Marino Masé as Franco * Daniël Sola as Fernando * Dari Lallou as Hesther * Linda Morand as Moira * Madeline Smith as Gwendolyn * Maurizio Lucidi as Director * Leopoldo Trieste as Desk Clerk Production Filming began in Rome in mid 1969. It was shot at Cinecittà Studios and on location around the city. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One On Top Of The Other
''One on Top of the Other'' (Italian: ''Una sull'altra''), also known as ''Perversion Story'', is a 1969 Italian giallo film directed by Lucio Fulci. Written by Fulci and Roberto Gianviti, the film stars Jean Sorel, Marisa Mell, Elsa Martinelli, Alberto de Mendoza and John Ireland. The first giallo directed by Fulci, its plot concerns George Dummurrier (Sorel), an unscrupulous San Franciscan doctor who is suspected of orchestrating the death of his asthmatic wife Susan (Mell) as part of an insurance scam, despite her seeming reemergence as Monica Weston, a high-class stripper. ''One on Top of the Other'' was filmed on location in several United States cities, including a scene filmed in San Quentin State Prison's gas chamber. The film went on to gross £869,000,000 Italian lire and has been cited as a thematic precursor to later films such as ''Basic Instinct'' and '' Body of Evidence''. Plot George Dumurrier is a wealthy doctor who runs a clinic with his younger brother H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Normal Young Man
''Normal Young Man'' ( it, Il giovane normale) is a 1969 Italian comedy film directed by Dino Risi. It is based on the novel with the same name written by Umberto Simonetta. Cast * Lino Capolicchio: Giordano * Janet Agren: Diana * Eugene Walter: Nelson * Jeff Morrow: Professor Sid * Umberto D'Orsi: Un automobilista * Claudio Trionfi: Mariolino * Pippo Franco: Claudio * Dana Ghia: La professoressa * Gino Santercole Gino Santercole (21 November 1940 – 8 June 2018) was an Italian singer/songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He was well known for his breakthrough hit "Questo vecchio pazzo mondo" ("This old crazy world"), a cover of P.F. Sloan's " Eve of Destru ...: Giorgio References External links * 1969 films Films directed by Dino Risi Commedia all'italiana 1969 comedy films Films with screenplays by Maurizio Costanzo Films scored by Armando Trovajoli 1960s Italian-language films 1960s Italian films {{1960s-Italy-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Two Crusaders
''The Two Crusaders'' ( it, I due crociati) is a 1968 comedy film directed by Giuseppe Orlandini, co-written by horror icon Lucio Fulci and starring the comic duo Franco and Ciccio. Plot Viscount Ciccio is on the bill, so the people who live in his lands begin to stop paying his taxes. So he goes in search of a soldier of fortune to threaten the plebs and collect the money. Ciccio manages to find him, but soon he will understand that the man is suitable for everything except being a proper knight. Cast * Franco Franchi as Franco di Carrapipi * Ciccio Ingrassia as Ciccio Visconte di Braghelunge * Janet Agren as Clorinda * Fiorenzo Fiorentini as Ciccio's Consouler * Umberto D'Orsi as Goffredo di Buglione * Ignazio Leone as Biagio * Marco Tulli as Fra Giulivo * Nino Fuscagni as Richard the Pantherheart * Gastone Pescucci * Enzo Andronico as Man blind in one eye * Fabio Testi as Warrior enlisting Franco and Ciccio * Pietro Ceccarelli as Tazio * Furio Meniconi as Saladin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
