Luciano Catenacci (13 April 1933 – 4 October 1990) was an Italian

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and

production manager In the cinema of the United States, a unit production manager (UPM) is the Directors Guild of America–approved title for the top below-the-line staff position, responsible for the administration of a feature film or television production. Non- ...

who worked on mainly Italian produced films during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Life and career

Born in Rome, Catenacci started his career as a production manager, and was later convinced by several directors including

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The Assassin of Rome ''The Assassin of Rome'' ( it, Girolimoni, il mostro di Roma) is a 1972 Italian historical drama film directed by Damiano Damiani. The film tells, with some historical licenses, the story of Gino Girolimoni, wrongfully accused of a series of chil ...

''.Enrico Lancia. "Catenacci, Luciano". ''Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli Attori''. Gremese, 2003. .

Selected filmography

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La vendetta di Lady Morgan ''La vendetta di Lady Morgan'' () is a 1965 Italian horror film directed by Massimo Pupillo and written by Gianni Grimaldi. Cast *Gordon Mitchell as Roger *Erika Blanc as Lillian * Barbara Nelli as Lady Susan Morgan * Paul Muller as Sir Harold M ...

'' (1965) - Physician (uncredited) *''

Z7 Operation Rembrandt ''Z7 Operation Rembrandt'' (german: Rembrandt 7 antwortet nicht..., it, Mark Donen - Agente Zeta 7, es, Z-7, operación Rembrandt) is a 1966 German-Italian-Spanish Eurospy film written and directed by Giancarlo Romitelli and starring Lang Jeffr ...

'' (1966) *''

Kill, Baby, Kill ''Kill, Baby, Kill'' ( it, Operazione paura, ) is a 1966 Italian gothic horror film directed by Mario Bava and starring Giacomo Rossi Stuart and Erika Blanc. Written by Bava, Romano Migliorini, and Roberto Natale, the film focuses on a small Carpa ...

'' (1966) - Karl the Burgomeister *''

Fury of Johnny Kid ''Fury of Johnny Kid'' ( it, Dove si spara di più, es, La furia de Johnny Kidd, also known as ''Ultimate Gunfighter'') is a 1967 Italian-Spanish film directed by Gianni Puccini. The Italian and Spanish versions of the film have different endings ...

'' (1967) - Campos Henchman *''Come rubare un quintale di diamanti in Russia'' (1967) - Brett *''

The Stranger Returns ''The Stranger Returns'' (Italian: ''Un uomo, un cavallo, una pistola'', lit. ''A Man, a Horse, a Gun'') also known as ''Shoot First... Laugh Last!'', is a 1967 Italian-German-American Spaghetti Western film directed by Luigi Vanzi. It is a seque ...

'' (1967) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

Halleluja for Django ''La più grande rapina del West'' (released as ''Halleluja for Django'' in the US and as ''The Greatest Kidnapping in the West'' in Great Britain) is a 1967 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed by Maurizio Lucidi. It was referred as a film ...

'' (1967) - Jarrett Gang *''Un colpo da re'' (1967) - Gang member *'' Black Jesus'' (1968) - Sergeant *''

Hell in Normandy ''Hell in Normandy'' (Italian title: ''Testa di sbarco per otto implacabili'', French title: ''Tête de pont pour huit implacables'') is a 1968 French/Italian international co-production Euro War film set during World War II and directed by Alfonso ...

'' (1968) - Navy Sailor * ''

The Son of Black Eagle ''The Son of Black Eagle'' (Italian: ''Il figlio di Aquila Nera'') is a 1968 Italian historical adventure film directed by Guido Malatesta and starring Mimmo Palmara, Edwige Fenech and Franco Ressel. It was inspired by the historic success of Ricca ...

'' (1968) *'' The Battle of Sinai'' (1968) - Arden *'' The Battle of El Alamein'' (1969) - Sgt. O'Hara *''

A Complicated Girl ''Una ragazza piuttosto complicata'' (internationally released as ''A Complicated Girl'') is a List of Italian films of 1968, 1968 Cinema of Italy, Italian giallo film directed by Damiano Damiani. For her performance in this film and in ''Metti una ...

'' (1969) *''The Battle of the Damned'' (1969) - Sgt. Dean *''Hour X Suicide Patrol'' (1969) - Pvt. Jimmy Clay *'' 36 ore all'inferno'' (1969) - Landing *''Uccidete Rommel'' (1969) - Italian Soldier *''Rangers: attacco ora X'' (1970) - Sergeant Francone *''

In the Folds of the Flesh In the Folds of the Flesh ( it, Nelle pieghe della carne) is a 1970 Italian / Spanish giallo film produced and directed by Sergio Bergonzelli. The screenplay was co-written by Fabio De Agostini and Bergonzelli, from a story outline by Mario Caiano. ...

'' (1970) - Antoine *''Bolidi sull'asfalto a tutta birra!'' (1970) - Official in

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race *''El último día de la guerra'' (1970) - German Aide *''

Colt in the Hand of the Devil ''Colt in the Hand of the Devil'' ( it, Una colt in pugno al diavolo, also known as ''Devil Was an Angel'' and ''An Angel with a Gun Is a Devil'') is a 1967 Italian Spaghetti Western film written and directed by Sergio Bergonzelli. The theme so ...

'' (1970) - El Loco *''Due bianchi nell'Africa nera'' (1970) - Col. Von Tambler *''

Blackie the Pirate ''Blackie the Pirate'' ( it, Il corsaro nero) is a 1971 comedy film with Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, unusual in that the popular team has little screen time together. Story In the late 17th century, Captain Blackie (Terence Hill) is a notoriou ...

'' (1971) - Chain (uncredited) *''

Confessions of a Police Captain ''Confessions of a Police Captain'' ( it, Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della repubblica, also known as ''Confessions of a Police Commissioner to the District Attorney'') is an Italian crime-drama film. The film won the ...

'' (1971) - Ferdinando Lomunno *''

The Price of Death ''The Price of Death'' ( it, Il venditore di morte) is a 1971 Italian Western film directed by Lorenzo Gicca Palli and starring Klaus Kinski and Gianni Garko. Some DVD releases feature the title ''Der Galgen wartet schon, Amigo!''. Plot Silver ...

'' (1971) - Sheriff Tom Stanton *''

Short Night of Glass Dolls ''Short Night of Glass Dolls'' (Italian: ''La Corta notte delle bambole di vetro'') is a 1971 Italian giallo film. It is the directorial debut of Aldo Lado and stars Ingrid Thulin, Jean Sorel and Barbara Bach. Plot The corpse of reporter Grego ...

'' (1971) - Morgue Employee *''

Ben and Charlie ''Ben and Charlie'' (also known as ''Amigo, Stay Away'' and ''Humpty Dumpty Gang''; original title ''Amico, stammi lontano almeno un palmo'') is a 1972 Spaghetti Western comedy movie directed by Michele Lupo. Plot Just out of jail, Ben (Giuli ...

'' (1972) - Kurt *''

It Can Be Done Amigo ''It Can Be Done Amigo'' (Italian: ''Si può fare... amigo'') is a 1972 Spanish / Italian / French film directed by Maurizio Lucidi. The film is also known as ''Saddle Tramps'' (English title in Canada) Plot summary Coburn is pursued by the gu ...

'' (1972) - James *''

'' (1972) -

*'' La Scoumoune'' (1972) *''

The Sicilian Connection ''The Sicilian Connection'' ( it, Afyon oppio, french: Action héroïne, also known as ''The Opium Connection'' and ''La filière'') is a 1972 Italian- French crime-thriller film directed by Ferdinando Baldi. Plot The Italian-American Joseph ...

'' (1972) - Tony *''

We Want the Colonels ''We Want the Colonels'' ( it, Vogliamo i colonnelli) is a 1973 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli. It was entered in the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. It is a satire of the attempted far-right Borghese Coup. Cast * Ugo Tognazzi as ...

'' (1973) - The Highway Patroller *''

Super Bitch ''Super Bitch'' ( it, Si può essere più bastardi dell'ispettore Cliff?, lit=Can anyone be more of a bastard than Inspector Cliff?) is a 1973 Italian-British ''poliziottesco'' film directed by Massimo Dallamano. It was released in England as ' ...

'' (1973) - Gamble *''Here We Go Again, Eh Providence?'' (1973) - Count de Ortega *'' Long Lasting Days'' (1973) - Spyros *''

Italian Graffiti ''Italian Graffiti'' ( it, Tutti figli di Mammasantissima) is a 1973 Italian criminal comedy film written and directed by Alfio Caltabiano and starring Pino Colizzi and Ornella Muti. Plot Assunta Morano is the daughter of Bug Morano, a Sicilian b ...

'' (1973) - Il Reverendo *'' Almost Human'' (1974) - Ugo Majone *'' Carambola!'' (1974) - Cpt. Howard Johnson *''

How to Kill a Judge ''How to Kill a Judge'' ( it, Perché si uccide un magistrato), also known as ''The Murder of a Magistrate'' and ''Why Does One Kill a Magistrate?'', is a 1974 Italian crime-thriller film directed by Damiano Damiani. It is the final chapter in th ...

'' (1975) - Meloria the Attorney *''

Manhunt in the City ''Manhunt in the City'' ( it, L'uomo della strada fa giustizia, lit=The Average Man Gets Justice ), also known as ''The Manhunt'', is a 1975 Italian poliziottesco film directed by Umberto Lenzi. It was co-written by Dardano Sacchetti and has a sco ...

'' (1975) - Lt. Pascucci *''

Syndicate Sadists ''Syndicate Sadists'' ( it, Il giustiziere sfida la città, or ''"The Executioner Challenges the City"''), also released under the titles ''Rambo's Revenge'' and ''Final Payment'', is a 1975 ''poliziotteschi'' film directed by Umberto Lenzi. It st ...

'' (1975) - Conti *''

Go Gorilla Go ''Go Gorilla Go'' ( it, Vai gorilla) is a 1975 Italian poliziottesco film directed by Tonino Valerii. The script of the film continued some scenes from the debut film of Valerii, '' Per il gusto di uccidere'', including the final duel between Fabi ...

'' (1975) - The Manager of the Shooting Range *''

The Tough Ones ''The Tough Ones'' () is a 1999 Finnish film directed by Aleksi Mäkelä. It was Finland's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination.* Plot The film starts when Jussi ...

'' (1976) - Ferdinando Gerace *''

Crime Busters ''Crime Busters'' ( it, I due superpiedi quasi piatti) is a 1977 Italian action crime comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni and starring the comedy team of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. It was one of the three movies awarded with the Golden Sc ...

'' (1977) - Fred 'Curly' Cline *'' The Biggest Battle'' (1978) - British Communications Officer *''

Goodbye & Amen ''Goodbye & Amen'' is a 1978 Italian film. It stars Claudia Cardinale, Tony Musante and John Forsythe in the leading roles. Cast *Tony Musante: John Dhannay *Claudia Cardinale: Aliki *John Forsythe: USA ambassador *John Steiner: Donald Grayson ...

'' (1978) - Vincent *''

Brothers Till We Die ''Brothers Till We Die'' ( it, La banda del gobbo) is a 1977 Italian poliziottesco-action film by Umberto Lenzi and fifth and final entry into the Tanzi/Moretto/Monnezza shared universe. This film is the last collaboration among Lenzi and Tom ...

'' (1978) - Adalberto Maria Perrone *'' Odds and Evens'' (1978) - Paragoulis the Greek *''L'ultimo guappo'' (1978) - Don Pasquale Ronciglio *''

A Dangerous Toy ''A Dangerous Toy'' (originally titled ''Il giocattolo'') is a 1979 Italian crime drama film written and directed by Giuliano Montaldo. It was co-produced by Sergio Leone. The toy of the title is a gun. The film chronicles how a frustrated and sh ...

'' (1979) - A bodyguard of Griffo *''

A Man on His Knees ''Un uomo in ginocchio'' (internationally released as ''A Man on His Knees'') is a 1979 Italian crime-drama film directed by Damiano Damiani. For his performance Giuliano Gemma won the Grolla d'oro for Best Actor. Cast * Giuliano Gemma: Nino ...

'' (1979) - The commissioner *''

Lion of the Desert ''Lion of the Desert'' is a 1980 epic historical war film about the Second Italo-Senussi War, starring Anthony Quinn as Libyan tribal leader Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin leader fighting the ''Regio Esercito'' ( Royal Italian Army) and Oliver Reed as ...

'' (1980) - Italian Soldier *''Moving Out'' (1983) - Maria's Father *''

Street Hero ''Street Hero'' is a 1984 Australian film directed by Michael Pattinson and starring Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton, Sandy Gore, Bill Hunter and Ray Marshall. The film won an AFI award. Plot Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, ...

'' (1984) - Ciccio *''

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'' (1987) - The Bit Part *'' Evil Angels'' (1988) - The Jury *''

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'' (1988) - Mario *''

The Dark Sun ''Il sole buio'', internationally released as ''The Dark Sun'' and ''Dark Sun'', is a 1990 Italian thriller-drama film directed by Damiano Damiani.''Variety Film Reviews'', Volume 21, Garland Pub., 1989 Plot Cast * Jo Champa: Lucia Isgr� ...

'' (1990) - Commissioner Catena *'' Volevo i pantaloni'' (1990) - Michele

References

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