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Maurice Poli
Maurice Poli (2 December 1933 – 26 April 2020) was a French actor, mainly active in Italian productions. He is regarded as one of the few actors to have taken part in virtually all the genres developed in Italy in over more than thirty years.Enrico Lancia, Fabio Melelli. ''Dizionario del cinema italiano. Attori stranieri del nostro cinema''. Gremese, 2006. . Biography Born in Bizerte, Tunisia, Poli made his film debut in 1961, in a very small role in Mauro Bolognini's '' The Lovemakers''. He later alternated leading roles and supporting roles, being often cast as a tough guy or a villain. He was also a TV star, taking a successful supporting role on ''Belle and Sebastian'' and the lead role on the short-lived spy series ''Frédéric le Gardian''. Following a fashion of the time for American-sounding stage names, in the second half of the 1960s he was credited Monty Greenwood in several Spaghetti Westerns. After retiring, he took up residence in Rome, Italy and devoted himself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Dollar
''Tom Dollar'' is a 1967 comedy film, comedic Eurospy, spy film written and directed by Marcello Ciorciolini and starring Maurice Poli in the title role. It is based on a fotoromanzo, starring the same Poli, published in over 30 countries.Marco Giusti. "Tom Dollar". ''007 all'italiana''. Isbn Edizioni, 2010. . It was shot in Tehran. Plot Special agent Tom Dollar investigates the mysterious death of the Iranian prince Barancan. Cast * Maurice Poli as Tom Dollar * Giorgia Moll as Samia * Erika Blanc as Lady Barbara Crane * Franco Ressel as Mr. Gaber * Jacques Herlin as Mr. Osborne * Sojiro Kikukawa as Chief of Sings * Jean Rougeul as Crisantemo * Mirko Ellis Production ''Tom Dollar'' was based on the photonovel of the same name by Al Petre. It was one of the first photonovels based on a secret agent and was released in the magazine ''Bolero Film'' in 1965. Maurice Poli played the role of Tom Dollar, and had already appeared in the photonovels as the character. The film was p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shark!
''Shark!'' (also known as ''Caine'' and ''Man-Eater'') is a 1969 Mexican-American action film directed by Samuel Fuller and starring Burt Reynolds and Silvia Pinal. Plot Caine, a gunrunner, becomes stranded in a small port on the Red Sea. While there, he meets an attractive woman, Anna, who propositions him to dive into shark-infested waters off the coast. Though she alleges the purpose of the dive is scientific research, Caine eventually realizes that the woman and her partner are actually treasure hunters, and sees an opportunity to utilize the riches from the wreck they hope to raid to compensate for the earlier loss of his cargo. Cast * Burt Reynolds as Caine * Arthur Kennedy as Doc * Barry Sullivan as Professor Dan Mallare * Silvia Pinal as Anna * Francisco Reiguera as Yusef (credited as Francisco Reyguera) * Enrique Lucero as Inspector Barok * Manuel Alvarado as Latalla * Carlos Barry as Runt Production Development The film was based on the novel ''His Bones are Cora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Assisi Underground (film)
''The Assisi Underground'' is a 1985 American film made for television, written and directed by Alexander Ramati. It is an adaptation of his 1978 novel, '' The Assisi Underground: The Priest who Rescued Jews'', which is based on a true-life account by Father Rufino Niccacci of events surrounding the Assisi Network, an effort to hide 300 Jews in the town of Assisi, Italy during World War II. The film stars Ben Cross, Irene Papas, Maximilian Schell, Karlheinz Hackl, and James Mason in his final performance before his death in July 1984. His final role in a feature film was ''The Shooting Party''. Plot In 1943 Franciscan priest Rufino Niccacci is asked by the bishop of Assisi Giuseppe Placido Nicolini to covertly rescue Italian Jews from the Nazis. Cast * Ben Cross as Rufino Niccacci * James Mason as Monsignor Giuseppe Placido Nicolini, Bishop of Assisi * Irene Papas as Mother Giuseppina * Maximilian Schell as Colonel Valentin Müller * Karlheinz Hackl as Captain von Velde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy's Love Games
''Amanti miei'' (literally: ''My Lovers'', internationally released as ''Cindy's Love Games'', ''Tight Fit'' and ''Barbara's Escapades'') is a 1979 Italian commedia sexy all'italiana film directed by Aldo Grimaldi. Plot Barbara, a beautiful young woman, is engaged and in love with Sergio, but she accidentally discovers his constant betrayals and decides to take revenge. Cast * Cindy Leadbetter as Barbara * Vassili Karis as Sergio * Annamaria Clementi * Maurice Poli * Carlo De Mejo Carlo De Mejo (17 January 1945 – 18 December 2015) was an Italian actor. Life and career Born in Rome, De Mejo was the eldest son of jazz composer Oscar De Mejo and actress Alida Valli. After a few minor roles, he had his breakout with the ... References External links * 1979 films Commedia sexy all'italiana Films directed by Aldo Grimaldi 1970s sex comedy films Films scored by Fabio Frizzi 1979 comedy films 1970s Italian films 1970s Italian-language films {{1970s-I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papaya, Love Goddess Of The Cannibals
''Papaya, Love Goddess of the Cannibals'' (Italian title: ''Papaya dei Caraibi'') is a 1978 Italian cannibal film directed by Joe D'Amato. It was written by Roberto Gandus and stars Melissa Chimenti in the titular role, opposite Sirpa Lane. Plot On a Caribbean island, a nuclear power plant is to be erected against the will of the natives. The islanders defend themselves against the plan, rallying a small secret resistance group under the guidance of their love goddess Papaya, a tropical beauty. This gradually ensnares the engineers of the project with the aim of gathering information about the planned power plant. Then the engineers are brutally murdered, involving an act of cannibalism. In this exotic paradise, sociocritical journalist Sara spends her holidays. By chance, she gets to meet the engineer Vincent, who is involved in the construction of the power plant. The two are unaware of the bloody goings-on, and on a small excursion meet Papaya. The seemingly friendly locals lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The 38 Gang
''Return of the 38 Gang'' ( it, Ritornano quelli della calibro 38, also known as ''Gangsters'') is a 1977 Italian poliziottesco film directed by Giuseppe Vari. The film is an in-name-only sequel to Massimo Dallamano's ''Colt 38 Special Squad'' with different plot, characters and cast. Plot Cast * Antonio Sabato as Marshall Tinto Baragli * Max Delys as Bruno * Dagmar Lassander as Rosy * Giampiero Albertini as Folco Bordoni * Rik Battaglia as Police Commissioner * Luciano Rossi as Racket boss * Daniele Dublino as Lucas * Luciano Pigozzi as Romolo * Maurice Poli as Maurice See also * List of Italian films of 1977 A list of films produced in Italy in 1977 (see 1977 in film): References Footnotes Sources * * * * * External linksItalian films of 1977at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1977 1977 Films ... References External links * 1977 films 1970s Italian-language films Films directed by Giuseppe Vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Sea Wolf
''Legend of the Sea Wolf'' ( it, Il lupo dei mari , also known as ''Larsen, Wolf of the Seven Seas'') is a 1975 Italian adventure film directed by Giuseppe Vari. It is based on the 1904 novel ''The Sea-Wolf'' by Jack London. Plot Author and gentleman Humphrey Van Weyden is shanghaied and wakes up aboard Captain Larsen's ship on a seal hunting voyage of indeterminate length. Captain Larsen runs a tight ship using "hands on" techniques to quell on–board dissension. With seamanship unknown to Humphrey, he is assigned to the ship's cook as a scullery maid. The Captain informs Humphrey that the sea voyage will allow him to stand on his own two feet and not walk in his father's shoes. Unsuccessful in their seal hunt, Captain Larsen decides to poach on the seal hunting area of his brother, Death Larsen. Their ship also rescues three survivors from a steamship that has exploded, Maud Brewster and two stokers. Cast *Chuck Connors: Wolf Larsen *Barbara Bach: Maud Brewster *Giuseppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rabid Dogs
''Rabid Dogs'' ( it, Cani arrabbiati) is an italian thriller- noir film directed by Mario Bava, starring Riccardo Cucciolla, Don Backy, Lea Lander, Maurice Poli, George Eastman and Erika Dario. Taking place largely in real time, the film follows a trio of payroll robbers who kidnap a young woman and force a man with a sick child to be their getaway driver, all while trying to avoid being caught by the police. An adaptation of the ''Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine'' short story "Man and Boy" by Michael J. Carroll, ''Rabid Dogs'' was a departure for Bava, as its emphasis on realism sets it apart stylistically from his colourful horror films. Following three weeks of principal photography, producer Roberto Loyola declared bankruptcy, resulting in the then-incomplete film being shelved due to his ownership of the rights. ''Rabid Dogs'' remained unseen for over two decades, but following an acquisition of the rights by Lander, it has since been released on home video in multiple v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Fang (1973 Film)
''White Fang'' (Italian: ''Zanna Bianca'') is a 1973 Italian Northern adventure film directed by Lucio Fulci. It was produced by Harry Alan Towers and co-written by Roberto Gianviti, based on Jack London's 1906 novel ''White Fang''. It starred Franco Nero, Fernando Rey and Virna Lisi. The film gained a great commercial success and generated an official and several non-official sequels. Plot Set in the year 1896 in the Yukon Wilderness, the film opens when Charlie (Daniel Martin) an Aboriginal Canadian fur trader, discovers his young son Mitsah (Missaele) attempting to befriend a wolf, he scares the beast away, believing it to be too wild and dangerous. Unknown to him, his son persists. Mitsah names the animal White Fang because of the ivory-white teeth the beast sprouts. That night, Charlie changes his mind about the animal when it arrives at his hut barking furiously. Mitsah, while strolling through the woods at night to meet his friend, falls through the thin ice of a frozen l ... [...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] |
Baron Blood (film)
''Baron Blood'' ( it, Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga, lit=The horrors of Nuremberg Castle) is a 1972 horror film directed by Mario Bava. An international co-production of Italy and West Germany, the film stars Joseph Cotten as Baron Otto Von Kleist, a murderous noble who is resurrected from the dead by his descendant, Peter ( Antonio Cantafora), and a college student named Eva (Elke Sommer). Plot American Peter Kleist arrives in Austria to take a break from college studies and look up his family's history. At the airport, he is greeted by his uncle, Karl Hummel, who invites him to stay at his house. Peter learns from Karl that his great-grandfather, Baron Otto Von Kleist, nicknamed "Baron Blood", was a notorious sadist who tortured and murdered over 100 villagers. Legend says he burned a witch named Elizabeth Hölle, who cursed him with a spell that would allow him to rise from the dead so she could take her revenge on him eternally. The Baron's old castle and former reside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Traitor
''The Last Traitor'' ( it, Il tredicesimo è sempre Giuda, also known as ''Thirteenth Is a Judas'') is a 1971 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Giuseppe Vari. Plot A wedding is set to take place in Sonora, Mexico sometime after the American Civil War. Former Confederate Captain Ned Carter is to marry Mary Belle. Ned's former comrades make up his wedding guests and they feast awaiting the arrival of Marry Belle on a mail stagecoach from El Paso. The stagecoach arrives, but everyone aboard has been murdered. For what, and by whom? Something doesn't add up, and the mystery only deepens as wedding guests begin to die under suspicious circumstances. Cast * Donald O'Brien: Captain Ned Carter * Maurice Poli: Tim * Dino Strano: Joe (credited as ''Dean Stratford'') * Maily Doria: Mary Belle Owens * Fortunato Arena: Richter Stump * Giuseppe Castellano: Slim * Adriana Giuffré: Emilia * Attilio Dottesio Attilio Dottesio (16 July 1909 – 12 February 1989) was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
