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Pier Paolo Capponi
Pier Paolo Capponi (9 June 1938 – 15 February 2018) was an Italian actor and screenwriter. Life and career Born in Subiaco, after his studies Capponi attended a theater school and later was chosen by director Vittorio De Seta for an important role in ''Un uomo a metà''. His film career was divided equally between ''auteur'' films (with, among others, Paolo e Vittorio Taviani, Valerio Zurlini, Gérard Corbiau, Francesco Rosi and Nelo Risi) and genre films, in which he was sometimes credited as Norman Clark. On the big screen with some regularity for a decade, after 1977 Capponi focused his appearances on TV series and on stage. Partial filmography * ''Our Man in Casablanca'' (1966) - Hermann von Heufen * '' Almost a Man'' (1966) - Ugo * ' (1966) - Man (uncredited) * ''King of Hearts'' (1966) - Un Officier Anglais * ''My Name Is Pecos'' (1966) - Joe Clane * '' Mister X'' (1967) - Mister X * '' The Subversives'' (1967) - Muzio * ''Frame Up'' (1968) - O'Neil * '' Black Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Subversives
''I sovversivi'' (internationally released as ''The Subversives'') is a 1967 Italian drama film. It is the first solo film directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, without Valentino Orsini. It was entered into the 32° Venice Film Festival. Plot The film combines actual footage of Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti's funeral with the intermingled stories of four people affected by his death: Ettore, a Venezuelan radical who abandons the wealthy Italian woman he loves to go back to his country and help his cause; Ludovico, an ailing filmmaker who finds out that art alone is not enough; Giulia, a woman who embarks upon a lesbian affair with a former mistress of her husband; and Ermanno, a philosophy graduate who breaks up with his past. Cast *Giulio Brogi: Ettore *Pier Paolo Capponi: Muzio * Lucio Dalla: Ermanno * Fabienne Fabre: Giovanna * Ferruccio De Ceresa: Ludovico *Maria Cumani Quasimodo: Ludovico's mother *José Torres: Rafael *Feodor Chaliapin * Vittorio Duse Vittorio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commandos (film)
''Commandos'' a.k.a. Sullivan's Marauders is a 1968 Italian-produced war film filmed on Sardinia starring Lee Van Cleef and Jack Kelly and directed by Armando Crispino. Plot The film is set in the middle of World War II, and in the deserts of Africa, Sgt. Sullivan (Lee Van Cleef) puts together a group of Italian-Americans into disguise as Italian soldiers in order to infiltrate a North African camp held by the Italians. Sullivan, along with Dino (Romano Puppo), was one of three that survived from the Pacific War against the Japanese, although Lieutenant Freeman was killed in his last mission. Their Captain in charge of the mission, Captain Valli ( Jack Kelly), has several soldiers with special training. Cast * Lee Van Cleef as Sgt. Sullivan * Jack Kelly as Captain Valli * Giampiero Albertini as Aldo * Marino Masé as Italian Lt. Tomassini * Götz George as Oberleutnant Rudi * Pier Paolo Capponi as Corbi * Romano Puppo as Dino * Ivano Staccioli as Rodolfo, Radio Man * Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nun And The Devil
''The Nun and the Devil'' (Italian: ''Le Monache di Sant'Arcangelo'') is an erotic 1973 Italian nunsploitation film directed by Domenico Paolella. It is also known as: ''Sisters of Satan'' (UK) and ''The Nuns of Saint Archangel'' (US). The action is set in the 16th century at the convent of Sant Arcangelo, near Naples, then under Spanish rule. The success of the film resulted in another period drama/nunsploitation film by Paolella released the same year, ''Story of a Cloistered Nun'', an Italian/French/West German co-production starring Eleonora Giorgi. The opening credits state that the movie is "Based on authentic 16th Century records and a story by Stendhal"—possibly Stendhal's '' L'Abbesse de Castro'' (1832) is meant. Plot The story involves the power struggles and sexual intrigues of a group of good-looking nuns at the Sant Arcangelo Convent and in particular the machinations of Sister Julia (played by former Miss Great Britain Anne Heywood) as she attempts, by any means ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Inside Outside
''Valerie Inside Outside'' (Italian: ''Valeria dentro e fuori'') is a 1972 Italian drama film written and directed by Brunello Rondi. Cast * Barbara Bouchet: Valeria Rocchi * Pier Paolo Capponi: David Rocchi * Erna Schürer: Evi * Umberto Raho: Dr. Vannutelli * Maria Mizar: Nun * Rosemarie Lindt: Psychiatrist * Claudio Gora Claudio Gora, '' Emilio Giordana '' (27 July 1913 – 13 March 1998) was an Italian actor and film director. He was particularly prolific, making some 155 appearances in film and television over nearly 60 years (from 1939 to 1997). In the 1950s ...: "The Baron" References External links * 1972 films Italian drama films 1972 drama films 1970s Italian-language films Films directed by Brunello Rondi 1970s Italian films {{1970s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Blood-Stained Orchids
''Seven Blood-Stained Orchids'' ( it, Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso) is a 1972 ''giallo'' film directed by Umberto Lenzi, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Plot A killer is driving around the streets of Italy looking for a specific victim who happens to be an older woman that lives alone. The killer breaks in and kills her with a switchblade, and catches a glimpse of the woman's daughter in a photograph before leaving and plots to kill her next. The killer follows through with that by posing as a client of one of her escorts and beating her to death in a field. Elsewhere, a soon to be married Giulia Torresi is picking a dress for her marriage to a wealthy clothing designer by the name of Mario when she receives a mysterious call from an unknown caller, who simply hangs up when asked their identity. Mario walks in soon after, upset that his design isn't being carried out. Meanwhile, another mysterious call is received by a partygoer named Kathy and like the last one, the call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Season In Hell (1971 Film)
''A Season in Hell'' (French: ''Une saison en enfer'', Italian: ''Una stagione all'inferno'') is a 1971 French-Italian drama film directed by Nelo Risi. The film tells the life and death of the poet Arthur Rimbaud and his troubled relationship with the poet Paul Verlaine until the African adventure in Ethiopia.''Atlas'', Volume 20, Worley Pub., 1971 Plot 1871. As soon as he arrived at the age of seventeen in Paris, Arthur Rimbaud was hosted by the poet Verlaine, struck by some poems previously sent to him by Rimbaud. Verlaine soon realizes that he is dealing with a genius, founder of a new and ruthless model of poetics and writing and is completely entranced, to the point of spending much of his time with him rather than with his wife. Soon this friendship turns into homosexual love and the people, including his wife, do not look favorably on it, so much so that the two poets are forced to settle in England. After a couple of years of stormy life spent there, Rimbaud and Verlain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cat O' Nine Tails
''The Cat o' Nine Tails'' ( it, Il gatto a nove code) is a 1971 ''giallo'' film written and directed by Dario Argento, adapted from a story by Dardano Sacchetti, Luigi Cozzi, and an uncredited Bryan Edgar Wallace. It stars Karl Malden, James Franciscus, and Catherine Spaak. Although it is the middle entry in Argento's so-called "Animal Trilogy" (along with ''The Bird with the Crystal Plumage'' and ''Four Flies on Grey Velvet''), the "cat o' nine tails" does not directly refer to a literal cat, nor to a literal multi-tailed whip; rather, it refers to the number of leads that the protagonists follow in the attempt to solve a murder. The film was a commercial success in Italy but not in the rest of Europe. However, it was acclaimed in the United States. Argento admitted in the book ''Broken Mirrors, Broken Minds: The Dark Dreams of Dario Argento'' that he was less than pleased with the film, and has repeatedly cited it as his least favorite of all of his films. Plot An unknown i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbidden Photos Of A Lady Above Suspicion
''Le foto proibite di una signora per bene'', also known as ''Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion'', is a 1970 giallo film directed by Luciano Ercoli. Written by Ernesto Gastaldi and Mahnahén Velasco, the film stars Pier Paolo Capponi, Simon Andreu and Dagmar Lassander. The film, featuring a score written by Ennio Morricone, has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Minou (Lassander) is the wife of Peter (Pier), a financially-struggling businessman. She becomes the target of a menacing stranger who convinces Minou that her husband has murdered a business partner; unless she submits to a sadistic relationship with the stranger he will expose the husband to the police. Plot Minou is the wife of apparently wealthy businessman, Peter. Peter is secretive and frequently absent from home, distracted by financial problems in his business. Minou is becoming disturbed and addicted to alcohol and tranquilizers. One night, Minou is out alone when she is attacked by a stra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defeat Of The Mafia
''Defeat of the Mafia'' ( it, Scacco alla mafia) is an Italian noir-crime film directed by Warren Kiefer and starring Victor Spinetti and Maria Pia Conte. It was shot in the late 1968 but released only in November 1970. It was initially planned to be an Italian-Argentine co-production. Plot Cast * Victor Spinetti as Charles Agostino * Maria Pia Conte as Jenny Ryan * Pier Paolo Capponi as Scott Luce * Alan Collins as Frankie Agostino * Néstor Garay as Jon Dahlia * Micaela Pignatelli as Marjorie Mills * Carmen Scarpitta as Countess Torreguardia * Paolo Giusti as Niki Velour * Margarita Puratich as Susan Palmer * Luigi Bonos as Giulio * Enzo Fiermonte as Count Torreguardia * Mariella Palmich as Nun * Franco Borelli as Leone * Angela Goodwin Angela Goodwin (born Angela Bucci, 1 August 1925 – 25 March 2016), was an Italian stage, film and television actress. Life and career Born in Rome, Goodwin was the daughter of an Italian-American father, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Many Wars Ago
''Many Wars Ago'' ( it, Uomini contro, lit=Men Against) is a 1970 anti-war film set on the Alpine Front of the First World War. Directed, produced, and co-written by Francesco Rosi, the film is based on Emilio Lussu's memoir ''Un anno sull'altipiano'' ("One year on the plateau"), recounting his experiences at the Battle of Asiago. The Italian-Yugoslavian co-production was filmed in Belgrade and Zagreb, and stars Mark Frechette, Gian Maria Volonté, and Alain Cuny. It premiered at the 31st Venice International Film Festival. Plot The film is set on the Alpine Front of World War I, between 1916 and 1917. The conflict has turned into a bloody stalemate. Bogged down in their trenches on a barren highland, the men of an Italian infantry division have been given one objective: retake a commanding height from the Austro-Hungarian forces. Unfortunately, the tactical ingenuity of General Leone, the unpopular division commander, consists of supplementing frontal attacks against mac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mafia Connection
''Mafia Connection'' ( it, E venne il giorno dei limoni neri, also known as ''Black Lemons'') is a 1970 Italian crime film written and directed by Camillo Bazzoni and starring Antonio Sabàto, Peter Carsten and Florinda Bolkan. Plot Cast * Antonio Sabàto as Rosario Inzulia * Peter Carsten as Orlando Lo Presti * Silvano Tranquilli as Commissioner Modica * Pier Paolo Capponi as Francesco Macaluso * Don Backy as Carmelo Rizzo * Florinda Bolkan as Rossana * Didi Perego as Concettina * Lee Burton as Michele * Raf Sparanero as Antonio * Maria Luisa Sala as Assunta * Frank Latimore as The American * Stefano Satta Flores Stefano Satta Flores (14 January 1937 – 22 October 1985) was an Italian actor and voice actor. Biography Born in Naples, Italy, Satta Flores graduated from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in the Italian capital city of Rome. He bega ... as Hitman * Massimo Farinelli as Giancarlo Lo Presti * Loris Bazzocchi as Pasquale Sciortino Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill The Fatted Calf And Roast It
''Uccidete il vitello grasso e arrostitelo'' (internationally released as ''Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It'') is a 1970 Italian giallo film directed by Salvatore Samperi. Plot A young man returns home from his father's funeral, after which he begins to think his brother Cesare and his sister Verde are both plotting to murder him. Cast *Marilù Tolo: Verde *Jean Sorel: Cesare Merlo *Gigi Ballista: Il medico *Maurizio Degli Esposti: Enrico Merlo *Pier Paolo Capponi Pier Paolo Capponi (9 June 1938 – 15 February 2018) was an Italian actor and screenwriter. Life and career Born in Subiaco, after his studies Capponi attended a theater school and later was chosen by director Vittorio De Seta for an import ...: Detective References External links * 1970 films Giallo films Films directed by Salvatore Samperi Films scored by Ennio Morricone 1970s crime thriller films 1970s Italian films {{crime-thriller-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |