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Romano Kristoff
Romano Kristoff is a Spanish actor, writer and director, better known for his work in Filipino cinema. He worked mostly in the Philippines between the 1980s and early 1990s. He was also credited as Rom Kristoff, Ron Kristoff, Run Kristoff, Ron Krastoff, and other similar variants. Very little info on him can be about Kristoff anywhere, except that he was Spanish by birth, a martial artist (apparently holding a black belt in karate), ex- Foreign Legionnaire and had some legitimate training as an actor. Biography He appeared mostly in low-budget action and martial arts films such as ''Jungle Rats'' (1987), and ''Black Fire'' (1985), during the 80's, often directed by Teddy Page and John Gale (director). The vast majority of Kristoff's films were produced by K.Y. Lim's ''Silver Star Film Company'' (also called ''Kinavesa'' in the Philippines), a prolific, if somewhat notorious producer of Filipino action films. The ''Silver Star'' films usually recycled the same cast of American a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Cinema
The Cinema of the Philippines (Filipino language, Filipino: ''Pelikulang Pilipino'' or ''Sine Pilipino'') began with the introduction of the first film, moving pictures to the country on August 31, 1897, at the ''Salón de Pertierra'' in Manila. The following year, local scenes were shot on film for the first time by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos, using the Auguste and Louis Lumière, Lumiere Cinematograph. While most early film director, filmmakers and film producers, producers in the country were mostly wealthy enterprising foreigners and expatriates, on September 12, 1919, ''Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden)'', a movie based on a popular musical play, was the first movie made and shown by Filipino filmmaker José Nepomuceno. Dubbed as the "Father of Philippine Cinema," his work marked the start of cinema as an art form in the Philippines. Even with the problems currently facing motion pictures around the world, films are still considered one of the popular forms of entertainment among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rambo (film Series)
''Rambo'' is an American media franchise centered on a series of action films featuring John J. Rambo. The five films are ''First Blood'' (1982), '' Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (1985), ''Rambo III'' (1988), ''Rambo'' (2008), and '' Rambo: Last Blood'' (2019). Rambo is a United States Army Special Forces veteran played by Sylvester Stallone, whose Vietnam War experience traumatized him but also gave him superior military skills, which he has used to fight corrupt police officers, enemy troops and drug cartels. ''First Blood'' is an adaptation of the 1972 novel ''First Blood'' by David Morrell. The film series has grossed $819 million in total, $300 million of which is from the most successful film, ''Rambo: First Blood Part II''. Stallone co-wrote the screenplays of all five films, and directed ''Rambo''. The franchise also spawned an animated television series, '' Rambo: The Force of Freedom'', and comic books, novels, video games, and a Bollywood remake. Films ''First Blood' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ultimate Mission
''Ten Zan: The Ultimate Mission'' (also known as ''Missione Finale'') is a 1988 science fiction action film written and directed by Ferdinando Baldi under the pseudonym "Ted Kaplan".Schonherr, Johannes.East of Siberia: Films From North Korea. ''iFilm Connections: Asia & Pacific!''. Retrieved on 2 November 2008. The film stars Frank Zagarino, Mark Gregory, Romano Kristoff, and Sabrina Siani. It was Baldi's final film before his death in 2007. The film, an international co-production between Italy and North Korea, was filmed on-location in the latter country. To date, it is one of the few Western-produced non-documentary features to be shot in the country, and one of the only films made there to feature American actors. The film portrays North Korea as a futuristic utopia, a decision which Baldi later explained as "a conscious avoidance of reality" foisted upon the production by the local regime. ''Ten Zan'' was one of eight North Korean films to be shown at the Udine Festival of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warbus
''Warbus'' (also known as ''War Bus'') is a 1985 Italian-Philippine internationally co-produced action film directed by Ferdinando Baldi under the pseudonym "Ted Kaplan". Premise During the Vietnam War, three soldiers are escorting an old school bus carrying a group of missionaries. Completely surrounded by enemy soldiers, the heroes have a unique chance: make the vehicle reach an old military base, where they can call the rescue. Cast * Daniel Stephen as Sgt. Dixie * Romano Kristoff as Gus * Urs Althaus as Ben * Gwendolyn Hung as Anne * Ernie Zarate as Major Kutran * Don Gordon Bell as Ronnie * Zeny R. Williams * Josephine Sylva Release The film was released in Portugal Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic ( pt, República Portuguesa, links=yes ), is a country whose mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of ... on March 25, 1985. Notes External links * 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinando Baldi
Ferdinando Baldi (19 May 1917 – 12 September 2007) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. Biography Baldi was born in Cava de' Tirreni, Salerno, on 19 May 1917. His early film work began in Italy in the early 1950s with films such as ''Il Prezzo dell'Onore''. He directed Orson Welles in the films ''David and Goliath'' and ''The Tartars''. Baldi died in Italy on 12 September 2007. Selected filmography *''Il prezzo dell'onore'' (1952) *''Assi alla ribalta'' (1954) *''David and Goliath'' (1960) *''Duel of Champions'' (1961) *''La spada del Cid'' (1962) * ''Taras Bulba, the Cossack'' (1962) *''Il figlio di Cleopatra '' (1964) *''Sfida al re di Castiglia'' (1964) *'' Suicide Mission to Singapore'' (1966) *''All'ombra delle aquile'' (1966) *''Texas, Adios'' (1966) *'' Massacre in the Black Forest'' (1967) *'' Io non protesto, io amo'' (1967) *'' Rita of the West '' (1967) *''Hate Thy Neighbor'' (1968) *''Django, Prepare a Coffin'' (1968) *''The Forgotten Pistolero'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Hunter
''The Last Hunter'' ( it, L'ultimo cacciatore) is a 1980 Italian " macaroni combat" directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring David Warbeck and Tony King. Initially made to capitalize on the success of ''The Deer Hunter'', ''The Last Hunter'' marked the first Euro War set during the Vietnam War, as opposed to World War II like all previous entries in the subgenre. While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic Plot Following the suicide of his best friend, Captain Harry Morris (David Warbeck) accepts a final deadly mission to go behind enemy lines to destroy a radio tower that is broadcasting anti-war propaganda spoken by an American woman to American troops. Cast *David Warbeck as Captain Henry Morris *Tisa Farrow as Jane Foster * Tony King as Sgt. George Washington * Bobby Rhodes as Carlos *Margit Evelyn Newton as Carol *John Steiner as Major Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giancarlo Prete
Giancarlo Prete (5 February 1943 – 9 March 2001) was an Italian actor. After he worked in the cinema as stuntman, Prete went to Alessandro Fersen Alessandro Fersen (5 December 1911 – 3 October 2001) was a Polish-born Italian dramatist, actor, theater director, author and drama teacher. Born Aleksander Fajrajzen in Łódź to a Jewish family, Fersen he moved to Genoa with his family in 1 ...'s acting school (where he later returned as a teacher) and began to act in many films and in television serials. In the following years Prete worked as dubbing director and acted only in television productions (including the '' Space: 1999'' episode “The Troubled Spirit” as Dr. Dan Mateo). He was married to Elizabeth Jacinto and had a son named Alessandro, who is also an actor. Filmography 1943 births 2001 deaths Drama teachers Italian male film actors Italian male television actors Male actors from Rome Deaths from brain cancer in Italy {{Italy-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Margheriti
Antonio Margheriti (19 September 1930 – 4 November 2002), also known under the pseudonyms Anthony M. Dawson and Antony Daisies ("daisies" is "margherite" in Italian), was an Italians, Italian filmmaker. Margheriti worked in many different film genre, genres in the Italian film industry, and was known for his sometimes derivative but often stylish and entertaining science fiction film, science fiction, sword and sandal, horror film, horror/giallo, Eurospy, Spaghetti Western, Vietnam War film, Vietnam War and Action film, action movies that were released to a wide international audience. He died in 2002. Early life and career Antonio Margheriti was born in Rome on 19 September 1930. Margheriti was the son of a railroad engineer and began his film career in 1950 working with Mario Serandrei. He then began making short documentaries beginning with ''Vecchia Roma'' in 1953. In 1954, Margheriti was credited with special effects in films such as Pino Mercanti's ''I cinque dell'Adamello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Blood
''The Last Blood'' (released in the United Kingdom as ''Hard Boiled 2'', and in the Philippines as ''Police Protectors'') is a 1991 Hong Kong action film directed by Wong Jing and starring Alan Tam, Andy Lau, Eric Tsang and Bryan Leung. Plot One night a man approaches a residence to deliver a video-tape to its occupants, all of whom are armed terrorists. When his face is shown on the video someone hands him a gun and they kill most of the terrorists as armed police arrive. But their leader is able to escape, leaving nearly the entire arrest team dead or wounded. It is revealed to be an Interpol operation, under the responsibility of officers Lui Tai and Stone. The hideout belonged to a cell of the Japanese Red Army, under the leadership of the cell's Chinese commander named Kama Kura. They know that the JRA threat is not over as Kama Kura has many members of his cell all across Singapore. The next day, on the 25th Singapore National Day, the Daka Lama visits Singapore for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War (also known by #Names, other names) was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The north was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist states, while the south was United States in the Vietnam War, supported by the United States and other anti-communism, anti-communist Free World Military Forces, allies. The war is widely considered to be a Cold War-era proxy war. It lasted almost 20 years, with direct U.S. involvement ending in 1973. The conflict also spilled over into neighboring states, exacerbating the Laotian Civil War and the Cambodian Civil War, which ended with all three countries becoming communist states by 1975. After the French 1954 Geneva Conference, military withdrawal from Indochina in 1954 – following their defeat in the First Indochina War – the Viet Minh to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Watanabe (actor)
is a Japanese actor. To English-speaking audiences, he is known for playing tragic hero characters, such as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in '' Letters from Iwo Jima'' and Lord Katsumoto Moritsugu in ''The Last Samurai'', for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Among other awards, he has won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor twice, in 2007 for ''Memories of Tomorrow'' and in 2010 for ''Shizumanu Taiyō''. He is also known for his roles in Christopher Nolan's films ''Batman Begins'' and ''Inception'', as well as ''Memoirs of a Geisha'', and ''Pokémon Detective Pikachu''. In 2014, he starred in the reboot ''Godzilla'' as Dr. Ishiro Serizawa, a role he reprised in the sequel, '' Godzilla: King of the Monsters''. He lent his voice to the fourth and fifth installments of the ''Transformers'' franchise respectively, '' Transformers: Age of Extinction'' and '' Transformers: The Last Knight'', as Decepticon-turned-Autobot Drift. In 2022, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Men On Fire
''Three Men on Fire'' AKA ''Terror Force Commando'' is a 1986 Italian movie directed by Richard Harrison. It stars Richard Harrison, Alphonse Beni, Romano Kristoff and Gordon Mitchell. The plot is about Inspector Baiko, a Cameroonese police officer (Alphonse Beni) who has learnt that Italian terrorists led by a man called "Zero" (Romano Kristoff) are planning to murder the Pope during his African tour in Cameroon Cameroon (; french: Cameroun, ff, Kamerun), officially the Republic of Cameroon (french: République du Cameroun, links=no), is a country in west-central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west and north; Chad to the northeast; the C .... He then goes investigate in Rome with a CIA agent (Richard Harrison). External links *Nanarland reviewShort review by B-movie amateurs 1986 films Italian action thriller films 1980s crime films Films shot in Cameroon Films set in Cameroon 1980s Italian films {{1980s-crime-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
