Sergio Nasca (1 August 1937 – 14 August 1989) was an Italian film director and screenwriter.

Life and career

Born in

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, Nasca started his career in 1965 as assistant director of Enzo Battaglia in ''

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'', then he worked as a production manager. He made his film debut in 1974 with ''

Il saprofita ''Il saprofita'' (internationally released as ''The Profiteer'') is a 1974 Italian drama film directed by Sergio Nasca. It marked the directorial debut of Nasca and raised some controversities due to its polemic plot and to its violence. Cast * ...

'', a film which raised several controversities for its violence. His cinema was initially characterized by violent provocations gradually tempered by bittersweet tones. He died at the age of 52 of an incurable disease.

Filmography

* 1974: ''

'' * 1975: ''

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'' * 1977: ''

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'' * 1982: '' Il paramedico'' * 1985: '' D'Annunzio '' * 1987: ''

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* 1937 births 1989 deaths 20th-century Italian screenwriters Italian male screenwriters Writers from Rome Film directors from Rome 20th-century Italian male writers {{italy-film-bio-stub