Eufemia "Femi" Benussi (born 4 March 1945) is a Yugoslav-Italian film actress. She appeared in 82 films, between 1965 and 1983.

Life and career

Benussi was born in

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). She debuted on stage at the ''Teatro del Popolo'' of

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, then she moved to

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and made her film debut at 19 in ''

Bloody Pit of Horror ''Bloody Pit of Horror'' ( - The Crimson Executioner) is a 1965 Gothic horror film. The film, set in Italy, was directed by Domenico Massimo Pupillo and stars Mickey Hargitay, Walter Brandi, Luisa Baratto and Rita Klein. It tells the story o ...

'', with the stage name Femy Martin. Benussi was mainly active in genre films, and in the seventies she became a star of the

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subgenre.

Selected filmography

* ''

'' (1965) * '' The Hawks and the Sparrows'' (1966) * '' Death Walks in Laredo'' (1966) * '' Il tempo degli avvoltoi'' (1967) * '' Born to Kill'' (1967) * ''

Deadly Inheritance ''Deadly Inheritance'' (), is a 1969 Italian giallo film, ''giallo'' film directed by Vittorio Sindoni. Plot An old man named Oscar is "accidentally" run over by a train in France. According to his will, his heirs must wait until the youngest amo ...

''(1968) * '' Requiem for a Gringo ''(1968) * ''

Death Knocks Twice ''Death Knocks Twice'' (), ), is a 1969 Italian-West German detective film directed by Harald Philipp and starring Dean Reed, Fabio Testi and Adolfo Celi. It also starred Anita Ekberg, Helene Chanel and Femi Benussi. It was also released as ''B ...

'' (1969) * ''

Poppea's Hot Nights ''Poppea's Hot Nights'' () is a 1969 Italian comedy film set in Ancient Rome. It was written and directed by Guido Malatesta and stars Olga Schoberová (credited as Olinka Berova) and Brad Harris in the main roles.Michele Giordano. ''Giganti bu ...

'' (1969) * '' Tarzana, the Wild Girl'' (1969) * ''

Hatchet for the Honeymoon ''Hatchet for the Honeymoon'' () is a 1970 ''giallo'' film directed by Mario Bava and starring Stephen Forsyth, Dagmar Lassander, Laura Betti, and Femi Benussi. The story follows John Harrington, a hatchet-wielding madman who murders young bride ...

'' (1970) * ''

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'' (1971) * ''

The Italian Connection ''The Italian Connection'' (, also released as ''Manhunt in the City'' and ''Manhunt in Milan'') is a 1972 noir- thriller film directed and co-written by Fernando Di Leo; starring Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi, Luciana ...

'' (1972) * ''

So Sweet, So Dead ''So Sweet, So Dead'' (, also known as ''The Slasher is the Sex Maniac'' and ''Penetration'' (the US version with hardcore inserts involving Harry Reems and Kim Pope)) is a 1972 Italian giallo film directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero. Plot Ins ...

'' (1972) * '' Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor'' (1972) * '' The Countess Died of Laughter'' (1973) * '' Special Killers'' (1973) *''

My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure ''My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure'' () is a 1973 commedia sexy all'italiana anthology film written and directed by the cinematographer , at his writing and directorial debut. It is loosely based on Honoré de Balzac's novel '' Les Cent Contes drola ...

'' (1973) * ''

House of 1000 Pleasures ''House of 1000 Pleasures'' (, also known as ''Bed of a Thousand Pleasures'' and ''1001 Nights of Pleasure'') is a 1973 commedia sexy all'italiana film co-written and directed by Antonio Margheriti. Plot Cast * Barbara Bouchet as Mari ...

'' (1973) * '' Il domestico'' (1974) * ''

The Sensual Man ''The Sensual Man'' (, also known as ''The Sensuous Sicilian'') is a 1974 Italian comedy film written and directed by Marco Vicario. It is loosely based on the novel of the same name written by Vitaliano Brancati. It was shot in Catania, Sicily a ...

'' (1974) * ''

The Stranger and the Gunfighter ''Là dove non batte il sole'', also known as ''The Stranger and the Gunfighter'' and ''El kárate, el Colt y el impostor'', is a 1974 kung fu Spaghetti Western comedy film directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring Lo Lieh and Lee Van Cleef. The ...

'' (1974) * ''

The Killer Must Kill Again ''The Killer Must Kill Again'' () is a 1975 Italian giallo film directed by Luigi Cozzi. Cozzi originally wanted to call the film ''Il Ragno'' (''The Spider'') but it was changed to ''The Killer Must Kill Again'' by the producers. It is based on ...

'' (1975) * ''

Nude per l'assassino ''Nude per l'assassino'' ( English: ''Strip Nude for Your Killer'') is a 1975 ''giallo'' film directed by Andrea Bianchi. Written by Massimo Felisatti, the film stars Nino Castelnuovo, Edwige Fenech and Solvi Stubing, and features music by Bert ...

'' (1975) * ''

The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance ''The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance'' () is a 1975 Italian film directed by Alfredo Rizzo. Plot In Ireland in 1902, Count Marnak invites a troupe of actors to perform at his island castle. He is stunned by how much Evelyn, the lead actress, rese ...

'' (1975) * '' Private Lessons'' (1975) * '' La novizia'' (1975) * '' Le dolci zie'' (1975) * ''

Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife ''Confessions of a Frustrated Housewife'' () is a 1976 Italian drama film directed by Andrea Bianchi and starring Carroll Baker. Cast * Carroll Baker as Laura * Adolfo Celi as Antonio Lenzini * Cesare Barro as Claudio * Luigi Pistilli as Carlo * ...

'' (1976) *'' La professoressa di lingue'' (1976) * '' Classe mista'' (1976) * '' Batton Story'' (1976) * ''

Sins in the Country ''Sins in the Country'' () is a 1976 commedia sexy all'italiana film directed by Tiziano Longo and starring Renzo Montagnani, Macha Méril and Femi Benussi. Plot Cast * Renzo Montagnani as Angelo Lo Curcio *Macha Méril as Vincenzina Lo C ...

'' (1976)

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* 1945 births Living people People from Rovinj Istrian Italian people Italian film actresses 20th-century Italian actresses {{Italy-film-actor-stub