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Crimebusters (film)
''Crimebusters'' (), is a 1976 Italian "poliziottesco" film directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini. Cast * Henry Silva as Major Paolo Altieri * Antonio Sabàto as Police Commissioner Paolo Tosi * Ettore Manni as Lawyer Vieri * Silvia Dionisio as Anna * Franca Scagnetti as Donna Al Parco Release ''Crimebusters'' was released theatrically in Italy on May 11, 1976 where it was distributed by Capitol. It grossed a total of 698,998,550 Italian lire. Reception Roberto Curti, author of ''Italian Crime Filmography, 1968-1980'' stated that the film was "standard fare", finding the political angle of the film rushed. See also * List of Italian films of 1976 A list of films produced in Italy in 1976 (see 1976 in film): References Footnotes Sources * * External linksItalian films of 1976at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1976 1976 Films A film, al ... References Works cited * External links * 1976 films 1976 crime fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele Massimo Tarantini
Michele Massimo Tarantini (born 7 August 1942) is an Italian film director. Life and career Born in Corato, Bari, at young age Tarantini was assumed by the production company Dania Cinematografica, for which he held various positions including secretary of production, set designer, film editor and assistant director for Sergio Martino, Giuliano Carnimeo, Nando Cicero and Mariano Laurenti. Tarantini made his directorial debut in 1973 with a giallo-crime film, '' Seven Hours of Violence'', but his first commercial success was the 1975 sexy comedy '' La liceale'', which launched the career of Gloria Guida. Since then, Tarantini became one of the prominent and most successful directors in the commedia sexy all'italiana film genre. In 1983 Tarantini moved to Brazil, where he kept directing low-budget genre films, often under the stage name Michael E. Lemick. His last film is the 2001 comedy ''Se lo fai sono guai''. Selected filmography * '' Seven Hours of Violence'' (1973) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ettore Manni
Ettore Manni (6 May 1927 – 27 July 1979) was an Italian actor, active in film and television from 1952 and 1979. He was a popular leading man during the 1950’s and ‘60s, when he was a star of the peplum genre. In the following decade, he primarily played supporting roles, with his last appearance in Federico Fellini's '' City of Women'' (1980). Life and career Manni was born and raised in Rome. While still a university student, he was spotted by director Luigi Comencini, who cast him in the lead role of his crime drama '' Girls Marked Danger'' (1952), despite his complete lack of acting experience. Following the success of the film, Manni turned to acting full-time, appearing in a significant number of films of any genre, becoming in a short time one of the most popular leading men in the Italian cinema. During the following two decades, Manni became a star of the peplum genre. His fame declined somewhat in the 1960's, though he maintained a healthy career in su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poliziotteschi Films
''Poliziotteschi'' (; : ''poliziottesco'') constitute a subgenre of crime film, crime and action films that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s and reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s. They are also known as ''polizieschi all'italiana'', ''Italo-crime'', spaghetti crime films, or simply Italian crime films. Influenced primarily by both 1970s Gangster film#French gangster films, French crime films and gritty 1960s and 1970s American Crime thriller, cop films and vigilante films (among other influences), ''poliziotteschi'' films were made amidst an atmosphere of socio-political turmoil in Italy known as Years of Lead (Italy), Years of Lead and amidst increasing Italian crime rates. The films generally featured graphic and brutal violence, organized crime, car chases, vigilantism, heist film, heists, gunfights, and corruption up to the highest levels. The protagonists were generally tough working class loners, willing to act outside a corrupt or overly bureaucratic sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Michele Massimo Tarantini
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Crime Films
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1976 Films
The year 1976 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1976 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January – Paramount Pictures sets up a separate motion picture division and names David V. Picker as president. *March 22 – Filming begins on George Lucas' '' Star Wars'' science fiction film. In one of the most lucrative business decisions in film history, Lucas declines his directing fee of $500,000 in exchange for complete ownership of merchandising and sequel rights. *April 1 – '' The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' is officially re-released as a midnight movie at the Waverly Theater (Now the IFC Center) in Greenwich Village in New York City, starting through the run and still being shown in there all around the world. *April 9 – Alfred Hitchcock's last film, '' Family Plot'', is released. *August 11 – John Wayne appears in his final film, '' The Shootist''. *August 26 – Alan Lad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Italian Films Of 1976
A list of films produced in Italy in 1976 (see 1976 in film): References Footnotes Sources * * External linksItalian films of 1976at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 1976 1976 Films A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of Visual arts, visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are gen ... Lists of 1976 films by country ... [...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) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silvia Dionisio
Silvia Dionisio (born 28 September 1951) is an Italian actress who appeared in several movies in the 1970s. Life and career Born in Rome, Dionisio made her acting debut when she was only 14 years old in John Schlesinger's '' Darling''. The first director who gave her significant roles was Ruggero Deodato, who later became her husband. She got her first leading role in 1969, in ''Eat It''. Mainly cast in roles of unscrupulous and luscious women, she mostly starred in comedies and crime films. In the early 1980s, she left the film industry; her last appearance was in a liqueur commercial directed by Federico Fellini. Selected filmography * '' Rita the Mosquito'' (1966) * '' Pronto... c'è una certa Giuliana per te'' (1967) * ''The Young, the Evil and the Savage'' (1968) * '' Police Chief Pepe'' (1969) * '' Pensiero d'amore'' (1969) * '' Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence'' (1969) * '' A Girl Called Jules'' (1970) * '' The Swinging Confessors'' (1970) * '' Long Live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poliziottesco
''Poliziotteschi'' (; : ''poliziottesco'') constitute a subgenre of crime and action films that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s and reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s. They are also known as ''polizieschi all'italiana'', ''Italo-crime'', spaghetti crime films, or simply Italian crime films. Influenced primarily by both 1970s French crime films and gritty 1960s and 1970s American cop films and vigilante films (among other influences), ''poliziotteschi'' films were made amidst an atmosphere of socio-political turmoil in Italy known as Years of Lead and amidst increasing Italian crime rates. The films generally featured graphic and brutal violence, organized crime, car chases, vigilantism, heists, gunfights, and corruption up to the highest levels. The protagonists were generally tough working class loners, willing to act outside a corrupt or overly bureaucratic system. Etymology of the noun In Italian, is the grammatically correct Italian adjective (resul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adriano Belli
Adriano Belli (born August 25, 1977) is a Canadian former professional gridiron football, football player who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Belli is nicknamed "The Kissing Bandit" for his penchant for kissing people on their cheeks. He has gained a reputation for being a kind and funny man off the field and a nasty and annoying player to his opponents on the field. Early life Belli grew up in the High Park region of Toronto and attended Humberside Collegiate Institute for the first three years of high school. He then elected to transfer to Central Technical School in the Harbord Village area of Toronto and commuted by subway to take advantage of Central Tech's football program. College career Belli played college football for the Houston Cougars football, Houston Cougars. He credits his high school coach, Chuck Wakefield, for helping him get a scholarship to the University of Houston. Professional career Belli was drafted in the first round, sixth overa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Lira
The lira ( , ; : lire, , ) was the currency of Italy between 1861 and 2002. It was introduced by the Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic), Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy in 1807 at par with the French franc, and was subsequently adopted by the different states that would eventually form the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. It was subdivided into 100 ''centesimi'' (: ''centesimo''), which means "hundredths" or "cents". The lira was also the currency of the Albanian Kingdom (1939-1943), Albanian Kingdom from 1941 to 1943. The term originates from ''libra'', the largest unit of the Carolingian monetary system used in Western Europe and elsewhere from the 8th to the 20th century. The Carolingian system is the origin of the French ''livre tournois'' (predecessor of the franc), the Italian lira, and the Pound (currency), pound unit of Pound sterling, sterling and related currencies. In 1999, the euro became Italy's unit of account and the lira became a national subunit of the euro at a rate of €1 = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
