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

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and production manager 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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to move into acting.Enrico Lancia. "Catenacci, Luciano". ''Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli Attori''. Gremese, 2003. . After appearing in several films with the pseudonyms Luciano Lorcas and Max Lawrence, in the early 1970s he definitely started being credited with his real name.Enrico Lancia. "Catenacci, Luciano". ''Dizionario del cinema italiano. Gli Attori''. Gremese, 2003. . Mainly cast in roles of villains and criminals, he is best known for his performance as

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''.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 ...

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

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'' (1966) *'' Kill, Baby, Kill'' (1966) - Karl the Burgomeister *''

Fury of Johnny Kid ''Fury of Johnny Kid'' (, , 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. The film is a Spaghetti Western version of William ...

'' (1967) - Campos Henchman *''Come rubare un quintale di diamanti in Russia'' (1967) - Brett *'' The Stranger Returns'' (1967) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Halleluja for Django'' (1967) - Jarrett Gang *''Un colpo da re'' (1967) - Gang member *'' Black Jesus'' (1968) - Sergeant *'' Hell in Normandy'' (1968) - Navy Sailor * ''

The Son of Black Eagle ''The Son of Black Eagle'' () is a 1968 Italian historical film, historical adventure film directed by Guido Malatesta and starring Mimmo Palmara, Edwige Fenech and Franco Ressel. It was inspired by the historic success of Riccardo Freda's ''Black ...

'' (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 1968 Italian giallo film directed by Damiano Damiani. For her performance in this film and in '' Metti una sera a cena'', Florinda Bolkan was awarded w ...

'' (1969) *''The Battle of the Damned'' (1969) - Sgt. Dean *''Hour X Suicide Patrol'' (1969) - Pvt. Jimmy Clay *''

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'' (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 () 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. Ferdinando Merighi and Juan ...

'' (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'' (, 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 song "The Devil Was an Angel" is perf ...

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

Blackie the Pirate ''Blackie the Pirate'' () 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 notorious pirate who learns ...

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

Confessions of a Police Captain ''Confessions of a Police Captain'' (, also known as ''Confessions of a Police Commissioner to the District Attorney'') is an Italian crime-drama film. The film won the Golden Prize at the 7th Moscow International Film Festival in 1971 and the P ...

'' (1971) - Ferdinando Lomunno *''

The Price of Death ''The Price of Death'' () is a 1971 Italian Western film directed by Lorenzo Gicca Palli and starring Klaus Kinski and Gianni Garko. Some DVD releases use the title ''Der Galgen wartet schon, Amigo!''. Plot Silver, who is elegantly dressed an ...

'' (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 giallo film directed by Aldo Lado in his directorial debut, and starring Ingrid Thulin, Jean Sorel, and Barbara Bach. Its plot follows an American ...

'' (1971) - Morgue Employee *''

Ben and Charlie ''Ben and Charlie'' (also known as ''Amigo, Stay Away'' and ''Humpty Dumpty Gang''; ) is a 1972 Spaghetti Western comedy movie directed by Michele Lupo. Plot Just out of jail, Ben (Giuliano Gemma) finds his old buddy Charlie (George Eastman), ...

'' (1972) - Kurt *''

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

'' (1972) - James *''

'' (1972) -

*'' La Scoumoune'' (1972) *'' The Sicilian Connection'' (1972) - Tony *''

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

Italian Graffiti ''Italian Graffiti'' () is a 1973 Italian comedy film, 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 boss transplanted in Ch ...

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

How to Kill a Judge ''How to Kill a Judge'' (), also known as ''The Murder of a Magistrate'' and ''Why Does One Kill a Magistrate?'', is a 1974 Cinema of Italy, Italian Crime film, crime-thriller film directed by Damiano Damiani. It is the final chapter in the Damian ...

'' (1975) - Meloria the Attorney *'' Manhunt in the City'' (1975) - Lt. Pascucci *''

Syndicate Sadists ''Syndicate Sadists'' (, 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 stars Joseph Cotten and Tomas Mili ...

'' (1975) - Conti *'' Go Gorilla Go'' (1975) - The Manager of the Shooting Range *'' The Tough Ones'' (1976) - Ferdinando Gerace *''

Crime Busters ''Crime Busters'' () is a 1977 Italian action crime comedy film directed by Enzo Barboni and starring the film duo of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. It was one of the three films awarded with the Golden Screen Award in 1977 along with ''Th ...

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

Brothers Till We Die ''Brothers Till We Die'' () 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 Tomas Milian. In this movie ...

'' (1978) - Adalberto Maria Perrone *'' Odds and Evens'' (1978) - Paragoulis the Greek *''L'ultimo guappo'' (1978) - Don Pasquale Ronciglio *'' A Dangerous Toy'' (1979) - A bodyguard of Griffo *'' A Man on His Knees'' (1979) - The commissioner *''

Lion of the Desert ''Lion of the Desert'' (alternative titles: ''Omar Mukhtar'' and ''Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert'') is a 1981 epic film, epic historical film, historical war film about the Second Italo-Senussi War, starring Anthony Quinn as Libyan tribal leade ...

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

Street Hero ''Street Hero'' is a 1984 Australian drama 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 ...

'' (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 After the death of his mother a ma ...

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

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