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Sugar, Honey And Pepper
''Sugar, Honey and Pepper'' (Italian: ''Zucchero, miele e peperoncino'') is a 1980 Italian comedy film directed by Sergio Martino. Plot The film includes three segments. * "Zucchero": Due to a mugshot exchange, the insurance agent Valerio Milanese is mistaken for Matteo Pugliese, a dangerous murderer. A sexy journalist wanting a scoop ends up worsening the position of the man. * "Miele": Giuseppe Mazzarelli, a graduate unable to find a job, disguises himself as a woman and gets hired as a maid. * "Peperoncino": Taxi driver Plinio Carlozzi is involved in a kidnapping by a Sicilian Mafia clan for the purpose of a forced marriage. Cast * Lino Banfi: Valerio Milanese * Edwige Fenech: Amalia Passalacqua * Pippo Franco: Giuseppe Mazzarelli * Dagmar Lassander: Mara Mencacci * Renato Pozzetto: Plinio Carlozzi * Enzo Robutti: Inspector Genovese * Patrizia Garganese: Rosalia Mancuso * Glauco Onorato: Duilio Mencacci * Gianfranco Barra: Judge * Sal Borgese: Alfio * Sandro Ghiani: Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Martino
Sergio Martino (born 19 July 1938) is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre. Martino is the brother of the late producer Luciano Martino (who died in 2013). They collaborated frequently in their respective professions. Their grandfather was director Gennaro Righelli. Sergio Martino worked for both the big screen as well as for Italian television where he does most of his current work. He often worked with actress Edwige Fenech who in the 1970s was married to his brother Luciano. He also worked with many genre actors such as George Hilton (actor), George Hilton (who was married to Sergio's cousin), Anita Strindberg, Ivan Rassimov and Claudio Cassinelli, as well as famed Italian screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi. Martino's pseudonyms include: Julian Barry, Martin Dolman, Serge Martin, Christian Plummer, George Raminto. Selected filmography :Note: The films listed as N/A are not necessarily chronological. References Bibliograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianfranco Barra
Gianfranco Barra (born 5 April 1940) is an Italian film, television and stage actor. He has appeared in more than 80 films. Born in Rome, Barra studied at the Silvio d’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in his hometown. First active on stage, he made his film debut in 1968. He is also active on television, in commercials, and as a playwright. Selected filmography * ''Avanti!'' (1972) * ''The Seduction of Mimi'' (1972) * '' Dirty Weekend'' (1973) * '' Bread and Chocolate'' (1973) * ''Black Holiday'' (1973) * '' Policewoman'' (1974) * ''Il lumacone'' (1974) * ''Playing the Field'' (1974) * '' The Mazurka of the Baron, the Saint and the Early Fig Tree'' (1975) * '' La polizia accusa: il Servizio Segreto uccide'' (1975) * ''The Suspicious Death of a Minor'' (1975) * ''La professoressa di scienze naturali'' (1976) * ''Double Murder'' (1977) * ''The Virgo, the Taurus and the Capricorn'' (1977) * ''I nuovi mostri'' (1977) * ''L'altra metà del cielo'' (1977) * ''Goodnight, Ladies and Gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Detto Mariano
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Sergio Martino
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photography, photographing actual scenes with a movie camera, motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of computer-generated imagery, CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still imag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Comedy Films
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Italian Comedy Films
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1980 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1980 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1980 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Worldwide gross revenue The following table lists known worldwide gross revenue figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1980. Note that this list is incomplete and is therefore not representative of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1980. Events * April 29 – Sir Alfred Hitchcock, known as "the Master of Suspense", dies at his home in Bel Air, California, at the age of 80. * May 21 – ''The Empire Strikes Back'' is released and is the highest-grossing film of the year (just as its predecessor, ''Star Wars'', was three years prior). * June 9 – Richard Pryor sets himself on fire while free-basing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum. Pryor ran down his stree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renzo Marignano
Renzo Marignano (26 March 1923 - 25 November 1987), sometimes credited as Renzo Marignani, was an Italian actor and film director. Born in Genoa, after World War II Marignano was one of the founders of ''Cimofilm'', a production company specialized in documentaries, some of which he also directed. In 1958 he moved to Rome where he started a career as character actor, appearing in a large number of films. He also was assistant director for several films by Pietro Germi and Mario Monicelli. Selected filmography * ''Divorce Italian Style'' (1961) - Politician * ''La vita agra'' (1964) - Swiss man (uncredited) * ''Countersex'' (1964) - (segment "Cocaina di domenica") (uncredited) * ''Made in Italy'' (1965) - The Snob (segment "1 'Usi e costumi', episode 1") * ''Pleasant Nights'' (1966) - Friend of Luca * ''Fantabulous Inc.'' (1967) - The Director of Commercial * ''Caprice Italian Style'' (1968) - L'automobilista (segment "Perche"?") / Principe consorte (segment "Viaggio di lavoro") ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elio Crovetto
Elio Crovetto (6 December 1926 – 8 November 2000) was an Italian actor, comedian and television personality. Life and career Born in Milan, Crovetto graduated at the istituto tecnico in Genoa, then he started an intense acting career on stage, in avanspettacolo and revues. He worked in the stage companies of Josephine Baker (in 1957) and Giorgio Strehler (for ''Baruffe Chiozzotte'', 1970). From the late fifties Crovetto focused his career on cinema, being cast in a large number of comedy films, usually in character roles. He was also active in television, as an actor in a number of RAI TV-series, a comedian in several shows, and occasionally a presenter. Selected filmography * ''Briscola'' (1951) * ''La sceriffa'' (1959) * ''Terror of the Red Mask'' (1960) * '' Revenge of the Conquered'' (1961) * '' The Swindlers'' (1963) * ''La vita agra'' (1964) * ''Honeymoon, Italian Style'' (1966) * '' Don Juan in Sicily'' (1967) * ''I due maghi del pallone'' (1970) * '' Ma che mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franca Scagnetti
Franca Scagnetti (17 May 1924 – 1 November 1999) was an Italian film actress. She appeared in over 80 films between 1969 and 1999. She was born and died in Rome, Italy. Selected filmography * ''Ehi amigo, sei morto!'' (1970) - Nathaniel's Wife (uncredited) * ''Trastevere'' (1971) - Andrea's wife * ''I due assi del guantone'' (1971) - Mother of a Boxer (uncredited) * ''In the Name of the Italian People'' (1971) - Porter * ''Siamo tutti in libertà provvisoria'' (1971) - Woman Looking for Judge Stammati (uncredited) * ''Senza famiglia, nullatenenti cercano affetto'' (1972) - Woman in Hospital (uncredited) * '' Il sindacalista'' (1972) - Worker (uncredited) * ''Le notti peccaminose di Pietro l'Aretino'' (1972) - Villager (uncredited) * ''Crime Boss'' (1972) - Don Faiena's Maid (uncredited) * ''Girolimoni, il mostro di Roma'' (1972) - (uncredited) * ''Alfredo, Alfredo'' (1972) - Maid (uncredited) * ''The Scientific Cardplayer'' (1972) - Pasqualina * ''Meo Patacca'' (1972) - Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandro Ghiani
Sandro Ghiani (born 12 August 1952) is an Italian film, stage and television actor. Life and career Born in Carbonia, Sardinia, the son of a postal clerk, Ghiani studied in a seminary, the Institute of Don Orione in Tortona in Piedmont, where, with the first performances at amateur level, he discovered his passion for acting. He then moved to Rome, to pursue a career as a professional actor. Ghiani was mostly active in comedic character roles, often characterized by a strong Sardinian diction. In 2009 Ghiani debuted as a writer with the novel ''L'angelo della porta accanto'', which he wrote together with Susanna Trossero. Selected filmography * '' Zanna Bianca e il grande Kid'' (1977) * '' Velvet Hands'' (1979) * ''Sugar, Honey and Pepper'' (1980) * '' Fun Is Beautiful'' (1980) * ''Passion of Love'' (1981) * '' Asso'' (1981) * '' Fracchia la belva umana'' (1981) * '' Spaghetti House'' (1982) * ''An Ideal Adventure'' (1982) * ''Don't Play with Tigers'' (1982) * '' A Boy and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sal Borgese
Sal Borgese (born 5 March 1937, in Rome) is an Italian film actor. He is sometimes credited as Salvatore Borghese or Mark Trevor. He is noted for extensive work in the Italian film industry from the 1960s to present day, and for his work as a stuntman and acrobat. Borgese's credits include parts in Spaghetti Westerns, sword-and-sandal, and spy films. Partial filmography * ''Colossus of the Arena'' (1962) * '' Challenge of the Gladiator'' (1965) * '' 008: Operation Exterminate'' (1965) * '' Countdown to Doomsday'' (1966) * ''Blueprint for a Massacre'' (1967) * ''Lotus Flowers for Miss Quon'' (1967) * '' I quattro del pater noster'' (1969) * '' Adios Sabata'' (1970) * '' Light the Fuse... Sartana Is Coming'' (1970) * ''Blackie the Pirate'' (1971) * ''Delusions of Grandeur'' (1971) * '' Si può fare... amigo'' (1972) * ''Man Called Invincible'' (1973) * '' The Big Family'' (1973) * ''Pasqualino Cammarata, Frigate Captain'' (1974) * ''Three Supermen of the West'' (1974) * ''The Mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
