Adolfo Celi
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Adolfo Celi was an Italian
film actor and director.
, Celi appeared in nearly 100 movies, specializing in international villains. His most famous role was as Emilio Largo
in the 1965
James Bond
movie Thunderball
. Celi later spoofed his Thunderball role in the film OK Connery
(aka Operation Double 007) opposite Sean Connery
's brother, Neil. He also appeared as a protagonist in some Italian comedies like Amici Miei
and Brancaleone alle Crociate
. Another well-known role of his was as camp commandant Battaglia opposite Frank Sinatra
and Trevor Howard
's Allied POWs in the 1965 World War II escape drama Von Ryan's Express
. He is also known to international audiences as Ralph Valmont, one of the villans in the Mario Bava
action thriller Danger: Diabolik
.
In addition to his native Italian, Celi was fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, but his thick Sicilian accent meant that he was usually dubbed
when he appeared in English language films. For example, Robert Rietti
provided his voice in both Thunderball and That Man from Rio. However, he was not dubbed in the 1981 BBC
serial The Borgias, in which Celi played Rodrigo Borgia. Despite his strong Sicilian accent, his vocal parts were not dubbed and he was criticised for being hard to follow for British audiences, although his characterisation was popular.
During his early career, Celi was also successful as a stage actor in Argentina
and Brazil
, where he owned an actors' company along with the Brazilian stage greats Paulo Autran
and Tonia Carrero. He directed three films in South America in the 1950s, including the Brazilian hit Tico-Tico no Fubá
in 1952.
Celi was married three times. He died of a heart attack
in Rome in 1986.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
film actor and director.
Life and career
Born in Messina, SicilySicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
, Celi appeared in nearly 100 movies, specializing in international villains. His most famous role was as Emilio Largo
Emilio Largo
Emilio Largo is a fictional character and the main antagonist from the James Bond novel Thunderball. In the novel he is depicted, according to the British stereotypes about Italians, as a large, heavyset, olive-skinned, powerful man exuding animal charm, with the profile of a Roman emperor, and...
in the 1965
1965 in film
The year 1965 in film involved some significant events, with The Sound of Music topping the U.S. box office.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
James Bond
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
movie Thunderball
Thunderball (film)
Thunderball is the fourth spy film in the James Bond series starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham...
. Celi later spoofed his Thunderball role in the film OK Connery
OK Connery
OK Connery is a 1967 Italian Eurospy spoof of the James Bond series of films. It was retitled Operation Kid Brother in the United States and is also known as Operation Double 007 and Secret Agent 00...
(aka Operation Double 007) opposite Sean Connery
Sean Connery
Sir Thomas Sean Connery , better known as Sean Connery, is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born 25 August 1930), better known as Sean Connery, is a Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy...
's brother, Neil. He also appeared as a protagonist in some Italian comedies like Amici Miei
Amici miei
My Friends is a 1975 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Mario Monicelli.The film, which made it to number one on the Italian box-office in front of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, was followed by two sequels, Amici miei Atto II , Amici miei Atto III , directed by Nanni Loy.-Plot:Like in many other...
and Brancaleone alle Crociate
Brancaleone alle Crociate
Brancaleone at the Crusades is an Italian comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli in 1970, the sequel of the famous L'armata Brancaleone.-Plot:...
. Another well-known role of his was as camp commandant Battaglia opposite Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
and Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard , born Trevor Wallace Howard-Smith, was an English film, stage and television actor.-Early life:...
's Allied POWs in the 1965 World War II escape drama Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express is a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard, based on a novel by David Westheimer, and directed by Mark Robson.-Plot:...
. He is also known to international audiences as Ralph Valmont, one of the villans in the Mario Bava
Mario Bava
Mario Bava was an Italian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer remembered as one of the greatest names from the "golden age" of Italian horror films.-Biography:Mario Bava was born in San Remo, Liguria, Italy...
action thriller Danger: Diabolik
Danger: Diabolik
Danger: Diabolik is a 1968 feature film from Italian filmmaker Mario Bava based on the Italian comic character Diabolik.- About the film :...
.
In addition to his native Italian, Celi was fluent in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, but his thick Sicilian accent meant that he was usually dubbed
Dubbing (filmmaking)
Dubbing is the post-production process of recording and replacing voices on a motion picture or television soundtrack subsequent to the original shooting. The term most commonly refers to the substitution of the voices of the actors shown on the screen by those of different performers, who may be...
when he appeared in English language films. For example, Robert Rietti
Robert Rietti
Robert Rietti , usually credited as Robert Rietty, is a Italian actor and director.- Biography :Born of Italian heritage, Lucio Rietti was “discovered” at the age of 8 by his father Vittorio who noticed the boy had completely memorized a copy of a script he had given Lucio having wanted help from...
provided his voice in both Thunderball and That Man from Rio. However, he was not dubbed in the 1981 BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
serial The Borgias, in which Celi played Rodrigo Borgia. Despite his strong Sicilian accent, his vocal parts were not dubbed and he was criticised for being hard to follow for British audiences, although his characterisation was popular.
During his early career, Celi was also successful as a stage actor in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, where he owned an actors' company along with the Brazilian stage greats Paulo Autran
Paulo Autran
Paulo Autran was a Brazilian film and theater actor. His accomplishments during his life earned him the nickname, "Lord of the Stage."-Biography:...
and Tonia Carrero. He directed three films in South America in the 1950s, including the Brazilian hit Tico-Tico no Fubá
Tico-Tico no Fubá (film)
Tico-Tico no Fubá is a 1952 Brazilian comedy film directed by Adolfo Celi and starring Anselmo Duarte. It was entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival....
in 1952.
Celi was married three times. He died of a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
in Rome in 1986.
Filmography
- Due assi per un turboDue assi per un turboDue assi per un turbo was an Italian-Hungarian TV series portrayed in 12 one hour episodes. It was produced by RAI from 1984-1987 and broadcast by Rai Uno in 1987...
(1987) - All My Friends Part 3 (1985) (Amici miei atto III)
- Cenerentola '80 (1984)
- MonsignorMonsignor (film)Monsignor is a 1982 drama film about a Roman Catholic priest's rise through the ranks of the Vatican, during and after World War II. Along the way, he involves the Vatican in the black marketeering operations of a Mafia don, and has an affair with a woman in the postulant stage of becoming a nun...
(1982) - All My Friends Part 2 (1982) (Amici miei atto II)
- Madly in Love (1981) (Innamorato pazzo)
- Carnapping (1980) (Car-Napping - Bestellt, geklaut, geliefert)
- Café ExpressCafé Express (film)Café Express is a 1980 comedy film directed by Nanni Loy and starring Nino Manfredi.Michele Abbagnano ekes out a living by abusively selling coffee, hot milk and cappuccino on the night trains running between Naples and Vallo della Lucania; each night, his goods held in a set of vacuum flasks...
(1980) - The Perfect CrimeThe Perfect Crime (film)The Perfect Crime is a 1978 crime film directed by Giuseppe Rosati and starring Leonard Mann.-Cast:* Leonard Mann - Paul De Revere* Alida Valli - Lady Clementine* Anthony Steel - Supt. Jeff Hawks* Janet Agren - Lady Gloria Boyd...
(1978) (Indagine su un delitto perfetto) - Goodnight, Ladies and GentlemenGoodnight, Ladies and GentlemenGoodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen is a 1976 comedy film starring Felice Andreasi.-Cast:* Felice Andreasi - Valletto* Carlo Bagno* Gianfranco Barra - Portiere Nocella* Senta Berger - Signora Palese* Adolfo Celi - Vladimiro Palese...
(1978) (Signore e signori, buonanotte) - Le braghe del padroneLe braghe del padroneLe braghe del padrone is a 1978 comedy film directed by Flavio Mogherini and starring Enrico Montesano.-Cast:* Enrico Montesano - Vittorio Pieroni* Adolfo Celi - Il presidente* Milena Vukotic - Lilly* Paolo Poli - Il diavolo* Felice Andreasi...
(1978) - Professor Kranz tedesco di GermaniaProfessor Kranz tedesco di GermaniaProfessor Kranz tedesco di Germania is a 1978 Italian comedy film directed by Luciano Salce and starring Paolo Villaggio.Despite the title the character played by Villaggio bears little resemblance from the one he played on Italian television shows under the same moniker...
(1978) - La tigre è ancora viva: Sandokan alla riscossa!La tigre è ancora viva: Sandokan alla riscossa!La tigre è ancora viva: Sandokan alla riscossa! is a 1977 Italian adventure film directed by Sergio Sollima and starring Kabir Bedi.-Cast:* Kabir Bedi - Sandokan* Philippe Leroy - Yanez de Gomera* Massimo Foschi - Teotokris...
(1977) - Holocaust 2000Holocaust 2000Holocaust 2000 is a 1977 horror film directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Kirk Douglas.-Plot:Despite doomsday warnings from throngs of locals, wealthy industrialist Robert Caine makes the controversial decision to build a nuclear power plant near a sacred cave in the Middle East...
(1977) - The Passengers (1977) (Les Passagers)
- Pane, burro e marmellataPane, burro e marmellataPane, burro e marmellata is a 1977 comedy film directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Enrico Montesano.-Cast:* Enrico Montesano - Bruno Desantis* Rossana Podestà - Simona* Claudine Auger - Betty* Rita Tushingham - Vera* Bente Szacinski...
(1977) - Man of Corleone (1977) (L'uomo di Corleone )
- Sandokan (1976)
- Merciless ManMerciless ManMerciless Man is a 1976 crime film directed by Mario Lanfranchi and starring Tony Lo Bianco.-Cast:* Tony Lo Bianco - The American* Maud Adams - Marta Mayer* Adolfo Celi - Lo Gallo* Barbara Vittoria Calori * Howard Ross...
(1976) (Genova a mano armata) - The Big OperatorThe Big OperatorThe Big Operator is a 1976 comedy film directed by Claude Pinoteau and starring Yves Montand.-Cast:* Yves Montand - Morland* Agostina Belli - Amandine* Claude Brasseur - Ari* Aldo Maccione - Tony* Adolfo Celi - Rifai* Valentina Cortese - The Widow...
(1976) (Le Grand escogriffe) - The Next ManThe Next ManThe Next Man is a 1976 American political action thriller film starring Sean Connery, Adolfo Celi, Cornelia Sharpe and Charles Cioffi. Critical reaction at its opening was not positive. Music for the film features New York guitarist Frederic Hand.-Plot:The film is set during the Arab oil embargo...
(1976) - Confessions of a Frustrated HousewifeConfessions of a Frustrated HousewifeConfessions of a Frustrated Housewife is a 1976 drama film directed by Andrea Bianchi and starring Carroll Baker.-Cast:* Carroll Baker - Laura* Adolfo Celi - Antonio Lenzini* Cesare Barro - Claudio* Luigi Pistilli - Doctor...
(1976) (La moglie di mio padre) - Live Like a Cop, Die Like a ManLive Like a Cop, Die Like a ManLive Like a Cop, Die Like a Man is a 1976 Italian crime film directed by Ruggero Deodato and starring Marc Porel.-Cast:* Marc Porel - Fred* Ray Lovelock - Tony* Adolfo Celi - The Boss* Franco Citti - Rudy Ruginski...
(1976) (Uomini si nasce poliziotti si muore) - L'affittacamereL'affittacamereL'affittacamere is a 1976 comedy film directed by Mariano Laurenti and starring Gloria Guida.-Cast:* Gloria Guida - Giorgio Mainardi* Lino Banfi - Lillino* Enzo Cannavale - Pasquale Esposito* Vittorio Caprioli - Onorevole Vincenzi...
(1976) - Pure as a LilyPure as a LilyPure as a Lily is a 1976 comedy film directed by Franco Rossi and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Anthony M. Wilson* Ornella Muti - Lucia Mantuso* Madeleine Hinde - Vanessa Hampton* Adolfo Celi - L'onorevole...
(1976) (Come una rosa al naso) - Febbre da cavalloFebbre da cavalloFebbre da cavallo is a 1976 comedy film directed by Steno and starring Gigi Proietti. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.-Cast:* Gigi Proietti - Bruno Fioretti, 'Mandrake'...
(1976) - Che notte quella notte! (1976)
- L'amaro caso della baronessa di Carini (1975)
- My Friends (1975) (Amici miei)
- And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None (1974 film)And Then There Were None is a 1974 film version of the Agatha Christie mystery novel of the same name. Two previous theatrical adaptations were released in 1945 and 1965, and a videotaped made-for-television version was broadcast in 1959...
(1974) (Ein unbekannter rechnet ab) - The Phantom of Liberty (1974) (Le Fantôme de la liberté)
- The Balloon VendorThe Balloon VendorThe Balloon Vendor is a 1974 drama film directed by Mario Gariazzo and starring Lee J. Cobb.-Cast:* Alfredo Adami - Alfredo* Gianni Agus - Circus manager* Giordano Albertoni* Maurizio Arena - Romolo* Adolfo Celi - Professor...
(1974) (Il venditore di palloncini) - The Devil Is a WomanThe Devil Is a Woman (1974 film)The Devil Is a Woman is a 1974 drama film directed by Damiano Damiani and starring Glenda Jackson.-Cast:* Glenda Jackson - Sister Geraldine* Claudio Cassinelli - Rodolfo Solina* Lisa Harrow - Emilia Contreras* Adolfo Celi - Father Borelli...
(1974) (Il sorriso del grande tentatore) - Black HolidayBlack HolidayBlack Holiday is a 1973 Italian drama film directed by Marco Leto and starring Adolfo Celi.-Cast:* Adolfo Celi as Commissioner Rizzuto* Adalberto Maria Merli as Franco Rossini* John Steiner as Scagnetti* Luigi Uzzo as Massanesi...
(1973) (La villeggiatura) - Le MatafLe matafLe mataf is a 1973 drama film directed by Serge Leroy and starring Michel Constantin.-Cast:* Michel Constantin - Bernard Solville* Adolfo Celi - Me Desbordes* Georges Géret - Basilio Hagon* Annie Cordy - Nina* Cathy Rosier - Cathy Mondor...
(1973) (Tre per una grande rapina) - Hitler: The Last Ten DaysHitler: The Last Ten DaysHitler: The Last Ten Days is a 1973 film depicting the days leading up to Adolf Hitler's suicide. It stars Alec Guinness and Simon Ward. The original music score was composed by Mischa Spoliansky...
(1973) - Libera, My LoveLibera, My LoveLibera, My Love is a 1973 drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini and starring Claudia Cardinale.-Cast:* Claudia Cardinale - Libera Valente* Bruno Cirino - Matteo Zanoni* Adolfo Celi - Libera's father* Philippe Leroy - Franco Testa...
(1973) (Libera, amore mio...) - Hired to Kill (1972) (La mala ordina)
- Long Arm of the GodfatherLong Arm of the GodfatherLong Arm of the Godfather is a 1972 crime film directed by Nardo Bonomi and starring Adolfo Celi.-Cast:* Adolfo Celi - Don Carmelo* Peter Lee Lawrence - Vincenzo* Erika Blanc - Sabina* Kim Dimon* Henriette Kok...
(1972) (La mano lunga del padrino) - Naked Girl Killed in the ParkNaked Girl Killed in the ParkNaked Girl Killed in the Park is a 1972 thriller film directed by Alfonso Brescia and starring Robert Hoffmann.-Cast:* Robert Hoffmann - Chris Buyer* Pilar Velázquez - Catherine Wallenberger* Irina Demick - Magda Wallenberger...
(1972) (Ragazza tutta nuda assassinata nel parco) - Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why?Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why?Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? is a 1972 thriller film directed by Giuseppe Vari and starring Lou Castel.-Cast:* Lou Castel - Carlo* Beba Loncar - Olga* Adolfo Celi - Inspector Vezzi* Massimo Serato - Uncle Fifi...
(1972) (Terza ipotesi su un caso di perfetta strategia criminale) - Eye in the LabyrinthEye in the LabyrinthEye in the Labyrinth is a 1972 horror film directed by Mario Caiano and starring Rosemary Dexter.-Plot:Julie is disturbed by the disappearance of her psychiatrist boyfriend Luca following a bizarre dream where she witnessed him murdered...
(1972) (L'occhio nel labirinto) - Brother Sun, Sister MoonBrother Sun, Sister MoonBrother Sun, Sister Moon is a 1972 film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Graham Faulkner and Judi Bowker. The film is a biopic of Saint Francis of Assisi.-Plot:...
(1972) (Fratello sole, sorella luna) - 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York1931: Once Upon a Time in New York1931: Once Upon a Time in New York is a 1972 Italian action film directed by Luigi Vanzi and starring Tony Anthony.- Cast :* Tony Anthony* Adolfo Celi* Richard Conte* Corrado Gaipa* Lucretia Love* Irene Papas* Lionel Stander* Raf Baldassarre...
(1972) (Piazza pulita) - Who Saw Her Die?Who Saw Her Die?Who Saw Her Die? is a 1972 thriller film directed by Aldo Lado and starring George Lazenby. In this film, the parents of a murdered woman search for the killer as the body count grows.-Cast:* George Lazenby - Franco Serpieri...
(1972) (Chi l'ha vista morire?) - Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971)
- Una chica casi decenteUna chica casi decenteUna chica casi decente is a 1971 comedy film directed by Germán Lorente and starring Rocío Jurado.-Cast:* Rocío Jurado - Silvia* Adolfo Celi - El Duque* Máximo Valverde - Daniel* Mirta Miller* Manolo Gómez Bur...
(1971) - They Have Changed Their FaceThey Have Changed Their FaceThey Have Changed Their Face is a 1971 Italian horror film directed by Corrado Farina and starring Adolfo Celi. It won the Golden Leopard award for the Best First Feature at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1971.-Plot:...
(1971) (Hanno cambiato faccia) - The CopThe CopThe Cop is a 1970 crime film directed by Yves Boisset and starring Michel Bouquet.-Cast:* Michel Bouquet - L'inspecteur Favenin* Françoise Fabian - Hélène Dassa* Gianni Garko - Dan Rover * Michel Constantin - Viletti...
(1970) (Un condé) - Fragment of FearFragment of FearFragment of Fear is a 1970 British thriller film starring David Hemmings, Gayle Hunnicutt, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Roland Culver, Flora Robson and Arthur Lowe. -Plot:...
(1970) - Rendezvous with DishonourRendezvous with DishonourRendezvous with Dishonour is a 1970 drama film directed by Adriano Bolzoni and starring Michael Craig.-Cast:* Michael Craig - Colonel Stephen Mallory* Eva Renzi - Helena* Adolfo Celi - Hermes* Klaus Kinski - Evagoras* George Sanders - General Downes...
(1970) (Appuntamento col disonore) - Finale di partita (1970) (Alla ricerca di Gregory)
- Brancaleone at the Crusades (1970) (Brancaleone alle crociate)
- In Search of GregoryIn Search of GregoryIn Search of Gregory is a 1969 drama film directed by Peter Wood and starring Julie Christie.-Cast:* Julie Christie - Catherine Morelli* Michael Sarrazin - Gregory Mulvey* John Hurt - Daniel* Adolfo Celi - Max* Paola Pitagora - Nicole...
(1969) - Death Knocks TwiceDeath Knocks TwiceDeath Knocks Twice is a 1969 detective film directed by Harald Philipp and starring Dean Reed. It was released in the US as The Blonde Connection.-Cast:* Dean Reed - Bob Martin* Fabio Testi - Francisco di Villaverde* Ini Assmann - Ellen Kent...
(1969) (Blonde Köder für den Mörder) - The ArchangelThe ArchangelThe Archangel is a 1969 Italian comedy film directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Fulvio Bertuccia* Pamela Tiffin - Gloria Bianchi* Irina Demick - Sig.ra Tarocchi Roda* Adolfo Celi - Marco Tarocchi Roda...
(1969) (L'arcangelo) - A Man for EmmanuelleA Man for EmmanuelleA Man for Emmanuelle is a 1969 drama film directed by Cesare Canevari and starring Erika Blanc.-Cast:* Erika Blanc - Emmanuelle* Adolfo Celi - Sandri* Paolo Ferrari - Raffaello* Ugo Adinolfi* Lucia Folli* Sandro Korso - Il capellone* Renato Nardi...
(1969) (Io, Emmanuelle) - Detective BelliDetective BelliDetective Belli is a 1969 Italian crime film directed by Romolo Guerrieri and starring Franco Nero.-Cast:* Franco Nero - Commissario Stefano Belli* Florinda Bolkan - Vera Fontana* Adolfo Celi - Avvocato Fontana* Delia Boccardo - Sandy Bronson...
(1969) (Un Detective) - Midas RunMidas RunMidas Run is a 1969 comedy film directed by Alf Kjellin and starring Richard Crenna.-Cast:* Richard Crenna - Mike Warden* Anne Heywood - Sylvia Giroux* Ralph Richardson - Lord Henshaw* Cesar Romero - Carlo Dodero...
(1969) - AlibiAlibi (1969 film)Alibi is a 1969 comedy film directed by Adolfo Celi and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Vittorio* Adolfo Celi - Adolfo* Luciano Lucignani - Luciano* Tina Aumont - Filli* Franco Giacobini - Luca* Jovanna Knox - La contessa...
(1969) (L'alibi) - It's Your MoveIt's Your Move (1969 film)It's Your Move is a 1969 Italian comedy film directed by Robert Fiz and starring Edward G. Robinson and Terry-Thomas.-Cast:* Edward G. Robinson - Sir George McDowell* Adolfo Celi* Maria Grazia Buccella - Monique* George Rigaud* Manuel Zarzo...
(1969) (Uno scacco tutto matto) - DiabolikDanger: DiabolikDanger: Diabolik is a 1968 feature film from Italian filmmaker Mario Bava based on the Italian comic character Diabolik.- About the film :...
(1968) - Seven Times SevenSeven Times SevenSeven Times Seven is a 1968 Italian crime comedy caper directed by Michele Lupo and starring Gastone Moschin.-Cast:* Gastone Moschin - Benjamin Burton* Lionel Stander - Sam* Raimondo Vianello - Bodoni* Gordon Mitchell - Big Ben...
(1968) (Sette volte sette) - Death SentenceDeath Sentence (1968 film)Death Sentence is a 1968 spaghetti western directed by Mario Lanfranchi and starring Richard Conte.-Cast:* Richard Conte - Diaz* Enrico Maria Salerno - Montero* Adolfo Celi - Friar Baldwin* Tomas Milian - O'Hara, Albino...
(1968) (Sentenza di morte) - Grand SlamGrand Slam (1967 film)Grand Slam is a 1967 Italian crime film directed by Giuliano Montaldo.Edward G Robinson plays a seemingly mild-mannered teacher, Professor James Anders, an American working in Rio De Janeiro. Anders, bored with years of teaching, decides to put together a team to pull off a diamond heist during...
(1967) (Ad ogni costo) - The BoboThe BoboThe Bobo is a 1967 British comedy film starring Peter Sellers and co-starring his then-wife Britt Ekland. Based on the 1959 novel Olimpia by Burt Cole, also known as Thomas Dixon, Sellers is featured as the would-be singing matador, Juan Bautista...
(1967) - Master StrokeMaster StrokeMaster Stroke is a 1967 Italian crime film directed by Michele Lupo and starring Richard Harrison.-Cast:* Richard Harrison - Arthur Lang* Adolfo Celi - Mr. Bernard* Margaret Lee - Evelyn* Gérard Tichy - Max* Antonio Casas - Col. Jenkins...
(1967) (Colpo maestro al servizio di Sua Maestà britannica) - OK ConneryOK ConneryOK Connery is a 1967 Italian Eurospy spoof of the James Bond series of films. It was retitled Operation Kid Brother in the United States and is also known as Operation Double 007 and Secret Agent 00...
(1967) - The Honey PotThe Honey PotThe Honey Pot, also known as The Honeypot, is a 1967 crime comedy film made by Famous Artists Productions and distributed by United Artists. The film stars Rex Harrison, Susan Hayward, Cliff Robertson, Capucine, Edie Adams, and Maggie Smith. It was written for the screen and directed by Joseph L....
(1967) - Dirty HeroesDirty HeroesDirty Heroes, also known as From Hell to Victory and Heroes Five , is a 1967 Italian "macaroni combat" war film directed by Alberto De Martino and starring Frederick Stafford.-Cast:* Frederick Stafford - Joe Mortimer, Sesame...
(1967) (Dalle Ardenne all'inferno) - Fantabulous Inc.Fantabulous Inc.Fantabulous Inc. is a 1967 crime film directed by Sergio Spina and starring Richard Harrison. "Fantabulous" is a portmanteau of :fabulous and :fantastic.-Cast:* Richard Harrison - Richard* Judi West - Deborah* Adolfo Celi - Von Beethoven...
(1967) (La Donna, il sesso e il superuomo) - Grand Prix (1966)
- King of HeartsKing of Hearts (1966 film)King of Hearts is a 1966 French comedy-drama film directed by Philippe de Broca and starring Alan Bates....
(1966) (Le roi de coeur) - Target for KillingTarget for KillingTarget for Killing is a 1966 German crime film directed by Manfred R. Köhler and starring Stewart Granger.-Cast:* Stewart Granger — James Vine* Karin Dor — Sandra Perkins* Rupert Davies — Kommissar Saadi* Curd Jürgens — Gérard van Looch / Giant...
(1966) (Das Geheimnis der gelben Mönch) - YankeeYankee (film)Yankee is a 1966 Western film directed by Tinto Brass and starring Philippe Leroy.-Cast:* Philippe Leroy - Yankee* Adolfo Celi - Grande Concho* Mirella Martin - Rosita* Tomás Torres - Luiz* Francisco Sanz - Consalvo...
(1966) - El GrecoEl Greco (1966 film)El Greco is a 1966 drama film and movie biography of the master painter El Greco directed by Luciano Salce and starring Mel Ferrer and Rosanna Schiaffino.-Cast:* Mel Ferrer - El Greco * Rosanna Schiaffino - Jeronima de las Cuevas...
(1966) - Pleasant NightsPleasant NightsPleasant Nights is a 1966 Italian comedy film directed by Armando Crispino and Luciano Lucignani and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Bastiano da Sangallo* Gina Lollobrigida - Domicilla* Ugo Tognazzi - Uguccione...
(1966) (Le piacevoli notti) - ThunderballThunderball (film)Thunderball is the fourth spy film in the James Bond series starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham...
(1965) - The Agony and the EcstasyThe Agony and the Ecstasy (film)The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 film directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Rex Harrison as Pope Julius II. The film was partly based on Irving Stone's biographical novel of the same name. This film deals with the conflicts of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II...
(1965) - Crime on a Summer MorningCrime on a Summer MorningCrime on a Summer Morning is a 1965 crime film directed by Jacques Deray and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo.-Cast:* Jean-Paul Belmondo - Francis* Sophie Daumier - Monique* Geraldine Chaplin - Zelda* Gabriele Ferzetti - Vic Dermatt...
(1965) (Par un beau matin d'été) - Von Ryan's ExpressVon Ryan's ExpressVon Ryan's Express is a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard, based on a novel by David Westheimer, and directed by Mark Robson.-Plot:...
(1965) - SlalomSlalom (film)Slalom is a 1965 comedy film directed by Luciano Salce and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Lucio Ridolfi* Adolfo Celi - Riccardo* Daniela Bianchi - Nadia* Beba Loncar - Helen* Lobna Abdel Aziz - Fahra Slalom is a 1965 comedy film directed by Luciano Salce and starring Vittorio...
(1965) - A Man Named JohnA Man Named JohnA Man Named John is a 1965 drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi and starring Rod Steiger.-Cast:* Rod Steiger - The Intermediary* Adolfo Celi - Msgr...
(1965) (E venne un uomo) - Le belle famiglieLe belle famiglieLe belle famiglie is a 1964 comedy film directed by Ugo Gregoretti and starring Annie Girardot.-Cast:* Annie Girardot - Maria * Jone Salinas -...
(1964) - Male Companion (1964) (Un monsieur de compagnie)
- That Man from Rio (1964) (L'homme de Rio)
- Three Nights of LoveThree Nights of LoveThree Nights of Love is a 1964 drama film directed by Renato Castellani, Luigi Comencini and Franco Rossi and starring Adolfo Celi.-Cast:* Adolfo Celi* Anna Maria Checchi* Diletta D'Andrea - Gabriella * Rina Franchetti...
(1964) (Tre notti d'amore) - Sandokan the GreatSandokan the Great (film)Sandokan the Great is a 1963 adventure film directed by Umberto Lenzi and starring Steve Reeves.-Cast:* Steve Reeves - Sandokan* Geneviève Grad - Mary Ann* Andrea Bosic - Yanez* Rik Battaglia - Sambigliong* Mario Valdemarin - Tenente Ross...
(1963) (Sandokan, la tigre di Mompracem) - Tico-Tico no FubáTico-Tico no Fubá (film)Tico-Tico no Fubá is a 1952 Brazilian comedy film directed by Adolfo Celi and starring Anselmo Duarte. It was entered into the 1952 Cannes Film Festival....
(1952) - CaiçaraCaiçara (film)Caiçara is a 1950 Brazilian drama film directed by and starring Adolfo Celi. It was nominated for the Grand Prize of the Festival at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Eliane Lage - Marina* Carlos Vergueiro - Manuel* Mário Sérgio - Alberto...
(1950) - Hey BoyHey Boy (film)Hey Boy is a 1948 Italian drama film directed by Luigi Comencini and starring Adolfo Celi.-Cast:* Carlo Barbieri* Adolfo Celi - Don Pietro* Antonio Cirelli* Carlo Della Posta* Luigi Demastro* Clemente De Michele* Luigi Dermasti...
(1948) (Proibito rubare) - Christmas at Camp 119Christmas at Camp 119Christmas at Camp 119 is a 1948 comedy film directed by Pietro Francisci and starring Margherita Bagni.-Cast:* Margherita Bagni - Donna Clara* Dante Bisio - Adolfo Mancini* Nando Bruno - Roman guide* Carlo Campanini - Scappizano, the chaplain...
(1948) (Natale al campo 119) - Immigrants (1948) (Emigrantes)
- A Yank in RomeA Yank in RomeA Yank in Rome is a 1946 comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Valentina Cortese.-Cast:* Valentina Cortese - Maria, La maestrina* Andrea Checchi - Roberto* Leo Dale - Dick* Adolfo Celi - Tom* Paolo Stoppa - Sor Augusto* Elli Parvo - Elena...
(1946) (Un americano in vacanza)