Valentina Cortese
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Valentina Cortese (January 1, 1923 - July 10, 2019) was an Italian film actress. The Milan-born actress starred in The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) directed by Robert Wise, and costarring Richard Basehart and William Lundigan. Cortese, aged 28, married Basehart in 1951, and had one son with him before they divorced in 1960. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1975 for her performance in François Truffaut's Day for Night. Cortese appeared in Jules Dassin's Thieves' Highway (1949), Joseph L. Mankiewicz's The Barefoot Contessa (1954), Michelangelo Antonioni's Le Amiche (1955), Gérard Brach's The Boat on the Grass, Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), and in the Franco Zeffirelli projects such as the 1972 film Brother Sun, Sister Moon, his 1977 miniseries, Jesus of Nazareth and the 1993 film Sparrow. Description above from the Wikipedia article Valentina Cortese, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 01, 1923
Deathday: July 10, 2019
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Day for Night
1973-05-24
Day for Night
Overview: A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1973-05-24
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The Boat on the Grass
1971-04-16
The Boat on the Grass
Overview: Despite their social differences, poor David and the rich Olivier are the best friends. David took the young Eleanor in Olivier's Paris apartment. When Olivier meets her there, he takes her to the country, where the three build a boat on the meadow. Eleanore divided the friends.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1971-04-16
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Ring of Darkness
1979-10-29
Ring of Darkness
Overview: Once a Satanist who surrendered her soul and body to the devil himself, Carlotta Rhodes begins to regret her tryst with Lucifer when her teenage daughter, Daria, starts showing the evil influence of dear old Dad. Convinced that she can stop the devil's power on earth, Carlotta calls upon an exorcist for help.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1979-10-29
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Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972-03-03
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Overview: In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1972-03-03
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Thieves' Highway
1949-09-20
Thieves' Highway
Overview: Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-09-20
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The Assassination of Trotsky
1972-04-20
The Assassination of Trotsky
Overview: A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.
Genres: Drama History Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-04-20
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Les Misérables
1948-01-10
Les Misérables
Overview: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1948-01-10
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Barabbas
1961-12-23
Barabbas
Overview: Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Genres: History Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-12-23
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L'attore scomparso
1941-06-02
L'attore scomparso
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Genres: Mystery
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1941-06-02
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The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1963-02-10
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Overview: A tourist witnesses a murder and finds herself caught up in a series of bloody killings.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1963-02-10
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The Barefoot Contessa
1954-09-29
The Barefoot Contessa
Overview: Has-been director Harry Dawes gets a new lease on his career when the independently wealthy tycoon Kirk Edwards hires him to write and direct a film. They go to Madrid to find Maria Vargas, a dancer who will star in the film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-09-29
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The House on Telegraph Hill
1951-05-12
The House on Telegraph Hill
Overview: Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-05-12
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Jailbirds
1954-09-18
Jailbirds
Overview: Three jailbirds - a surgeon, a robber and a wrongly convicted man must adjust to their lives once released from prison.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1954-09-18
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988-12-07
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Overview: An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-07
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Malaya
1949-12-27
Malaya
Overview: After living abroad for several years, journalist John Royer returns to the United States just after the U.S. enters World War II. His boast that he could easily smuggle rubber, a key wartime natural resource, out of Malaya has him tasked with doing just that. He manages to get someone from his past, Carnaghan, sprung from Alactraz and together they head off to South East Asia posing as Irishmen. Once there, Carnaghan lines up some of his old cronies and with Royer and a few plantation owners plans to smuggle the rubber out from under the Japanese army's watchful eye.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-12-27
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Sparrow
1994-02-04
Sparrow
Overview: Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1994-02-04
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When Time Ran Out...
1980-03-28
When Time Ran Out...
Overview: An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Le Amiche
1955-11-18
Le Amiche
Overview: Clelia, a self-made woman coming from humble means, travels back to Turin, her hometown, to scout locations for the successful Roman atelier she works for. At the hotel, she encounters some upper middle-class women and she finds herself drawn into their friendships.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1955-11-18
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Juliet of the Spirits
1965-10-22
Juliet of the Spirits
Overview: Middle-aged Giulietta grows suspicious of her husband, Giorgio, when his behavior grows increasingly questionable. One night when Giorgio initiates a seance amongst his friends, Giulietta gets in touch with spirits and learns more about herself and her painful past. Slightly skeptical, but intrigued, she visits a mystic who gives her more information -- and nudges her toward the realization that her husband is indeed a philanderer.
Genres: Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-10-22
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Appassionata
1974-05-22
Appassionata
Overview: Two teenage friends conspire to find out how much their youthful sensuality can disrupt one of their households, headed by a dentist and his mentally-ill wife.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1974-05-22
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Black Magic
1949-08-19
Black Magic
Overview: A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
Genres: Drama Thriller Romance Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-08-19
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The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968-08-21
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Overview: A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-08-21
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The Love Mates
1970-12-18
The Love Mates
Overview: Julien and Agatha appear to be a great couple, loving, caring and seem to feel complete with each other. Though Julien often gives the impression of being interested in other girls, his lover doesn't care all that much and sometimes even looks like she's encouraging him to do that. It all changes when they meet an American woman who'll change their lives and their perception of love.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1970-12-18
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The Rocket from Calabuch
1956-09-28
The Rocket from Calabuch
Overview: Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1956-09-28
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Black Sun
1966-12-10
Black Sun
Overview: A young Gallic heiress Christine is looking for her long-lost brother in Algeria. She's not looking for danger, but that's what comes in her way from every nook and cranny.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1966-12-10
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Secret People
1952-02-05
Secret People
Overview: This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-02-05
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Blue Tango
1987-02-02
Blue Tango
Overview: Tango blu is a night club in Milan where various bizarre characters meet. Among them a womanizing photographer and a porter who works in a slaughterhouse.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1987-02-02
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Magic Fire
1955-06-30
Magic Fire
Overview: Director William Dieterle's 1956 film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars Carlos Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo, Rita Gam, Alan Badel and Valentina Cortese.
Genres: Drama Romance History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-06-30
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Il matrimonio
1954-02-25
Il matrimonio
Overview: An Italian historical comedy film consisting of three segments, based on three stage plays by Anton Chekhov.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1954-02-25
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Son tornate a fiorire le rose
1975-10-17
Son tornate a fiorire le rose
Overview: The birth of a nephew upsets the life of Paolo and Carlo who, unable to grow old, try to prove that they are lively.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1975-10-17
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Tanto va la gatta al lardo...
1978-05-23
Tanto va la gatta al lardo...
Overview: Film in four episodes, inspired by the chronicle of the time: three mature sisters give themselves to a stranger, Maria tries to escape her husband, two Bolognese spouses quarrel and do not realize that the civil war has broken out, a Neapolitan fan scandalizes a first class compartment ..
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1978-05-23
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Amore mio non farmi male
1974-07-13
Amore mio non farmi male
Overview: Anna and Marcello, two wealthy high school students. they would like to consume their Platonic love so far, going against the directives of their parents ... who get in the way to prevent their sexual initiation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1974-07-13
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First Love
1970-10-07
First Love
Overview: The story of two young lovers takes a tragic turn as the girl falls in love with the boy's father.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1970-10-07
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Il passatore
1947-10-22
Il passatore
Overview: The story of the most infamous bandit in Romagna, who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1947-10-22
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Un americano in vacanza
1946-09-07
Un americano in vacanza
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Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1946-09-07
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Buster's Bedroom
1991-05-09
Buster's Bedroom
Overview: A young woman who is obsessed with Buster Keaton stays in the sanatorium where the actor was once a patient.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-09
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La passeggiata
1953-01-27
La passeggiata
Overview: A meek and simple-minded boarding school teacher falls in love with a prostitute and gets the boot from school. He tries to have her change her way of living but she is very hard to convince. When she finally realizes he really loves her it is too late.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1953-01-27
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Square of Violence
1961-01-01
Square of Violence
Overview: Set in Italy, the story takes place in this very country, during WW2, where German occupation army ruled everything, just before the allied forces came, in 1944. Crawford plays here a doctor whose son has been shot by the Germans. Of course he has no more taste in life. He continues his work as a German officers' physician. One day, he throws a bomb just in the middle of German troops. Many soldiers and officers are killed. Some time later, the lead officer of the Nazis troops suspects the doctor to be the responsible of the explosion. He lets him know that he himself knows...
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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The Visit
1964-05-06
The Visit
Overview: Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-millionaire for a visit. The town lays out the red carpet expecting big things from Carla, only to learn that her sole purpose is to see Serge Miller killed...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-05-06
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Quarta pagina
1942-12-17
Quarta pagina
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1942-12-17
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Story of San Michele
1962-09-28
Story of San Michele
Overview: A biographical drama is based on the 1929 autobiography of Swedish doctor Axel Martin Fredrik, The Story of San Michele. It follows the physician, psychiatrist, and adventurer as he travels the distances from Lapland to his Villa San Michele on Capri, with special stops in Paris and Rome. Personal physician to Queen Victoria, also physician to the Swedish royal family (he spent his last years living in the Royal Palace in Sweden), "Axel Munthe" knew everyone from the poorest clients to the most well-endowed. His love of animals, his support of bird sanctuaries, his involvement with architecture as he constructs his impressive villa throughout five summers, and his interests in archaeology and hypnotism are all explored.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1962-09-28
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La regina di Navarra
1942-03-30
La regina di Navarra
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1942-03-30
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Girl of the Golden West
1942-02-09
Girl of the Golden West
Overview:
Genres: Western Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1942-02-09
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Orizzonte di sangue
1942-01-02
Orizzonte di sangue
Overview: Directed by Gennaro Righelli.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-01-02
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Chronicle of a Homicide
1972-02-04
Chronicle of a Homicide
Overview: Roma.During a clash between demonstrating laborers (whose fight the students have joined) a policeman and a student are both killed. The investigating magistrate - in charge of the case with two commissioners - wants to believe to the version of the police: the student was killed by one of the laborers, while the policeman would have been killed by Massimo Trotti.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1972-02-04
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Listen, Let's Make Love
1968-09-13
Listen, Let's Make Love
Overview: When his father dies, young lad travels to Milan to attend the funeral and decides to follow in his father's footsteps as a gigolo. He is successful at finding rich women to prey on, but finds himself caught up in a bidding war.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1968-09-13
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The Jester's Supper
1942-02-10
The Jester's Supper
Overview: In Florence, at the time of Lorenzo de Medici, known also as Lorenzo the Magnificent, the aristocrat brothers Chiaramantesi rule with an iron fist the streets of the city. Ruthless and fierce, the two brothers have chosen as their special victim the innocent and harmless Giannetto. Even though determined to not react to the cruel pranks of the brothers, Giannetto is forced to take a stand when Ginevra, a beautiful girl that works in the Chiaramantesi household, is dragged into the game. To defend his honor and protect the girl, Giannetto works out a fiendish plot that will end in blood and madness.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1942-02-10
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The Kiss of Death
1974-08-22
The Kiss of Death
Overview: Adaptation of a novel by Carolina Invernizio.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1974-08-22
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The Glass Mountain
1949-03-09
The Glass Mountain
Overview: An aspiring composer, in the British Air Force for WWII, is downed in Italy and rescued by an Italian girl. He returns home to his wife, inspired to write an opera and aware that he's fallen in love with his rescuer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-03-09
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Adriana Lecouvreur
1955-08-11
Adriana Lecouvreur
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1955-08-11
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L'ebreo errante
1948-01-24
L'ebreo errante
Overview: Matthew, a rich nationalist Jew and a contemporary of Jesus, regards the latter as an obstacle in this struggle to free their people from the Roman yoke by means of revolt.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1948-01-24
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No One Comes Back
1945-01-05
No One Comes Back
Overview: A host of college girls take different life paths in the Italy of the 1930s.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-01-05
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Giorni felici
1943-01-01
Giorni felici
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1943-01-01
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Love and Troubles
1958-12-19
Love and Troubles
Overview: Three vignettes about couples trying to get together and the problems that continue to keep them apart.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1958-12-19
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Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris
1948-01-21
Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris
Overview: The story of Jean Valjean, still pursued by Javert, continues with a love developing between Cosette and radical student Marius, a blackmailing attempt by suspicious innkeeper Thenardier, and a climax on the barricades of Paris.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1948-01-21
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Crossroads of Passion
1948-08-04
Crossroads of Passion
Overview: Lisbon, the capital of Neutral Portugal, is a hotbed of spies. Mario, a cabaret singer working for the Allies is responsible for the death of an Italian agent. His widow Irène heads to Portugal and in her desire for revenge she agrees to work for the Nazis.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1948-08-04
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Give Her the Moon
1970-02-25
Give Her the Moon
Overview: Marie, a young provincial girl, is seduced by an American billionaire. She agrees to stay with him if he moves her village to New York.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1970-02-25
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The Secret of Santa Vittoria
1970-01-02
The Secret of Santa Vittoria
Overview: During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-02
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Facciaffittasi
1988-05-01
Facciaffittasi
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1988-05-01
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Widows' Nest
1977-12-01
Widows' Nest
Overview: The arrival of some unwanted visitors interrupts the peaceful Cuban home life of sisters Dolores, Carmen and Elvira, as their presence stirs up unwelcome memories.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1977-12-01
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Angels of Darkness
1954-01-27
Angels of Darkness
Overview: When "Tamara" throws herself from the window of their brothel, her colleagues are made to realise that a new law will close down the source of their livelihood. The girls must now find honest work.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1954-01-27
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Il bravo di Venezia
1941-09-17
Il bravo di Venezia
Overview: Marco Fuser, an outlaw. returns to Venice after many years. His son who works in the studio of a celebrated painter is unaware of his father's history. Arrested by the Doge's men, Marco agrees to become a bravo in the service of the city's ruler and kill his enemies. He enjoys some success at this, until he finds he has been tasked with killing his son.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1941-09-17
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Kidnap Syndicate
1975-08-27
Kidnap Syndicate
Overview: After his son is kidnapped, a millionaire industrialist seeks revenge, in spite of the potential danger that his rash actions will bring about for his child and another kidnapped boy, the son of a poor mechanic.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1975-08-27
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The Big Operator
1976-11-27
The Big Operator
Overview: The aging villain Émile Morland talks his old friend Aristide into helping him with to kidnap the son of a millionaire.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1976-11-27
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Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza
1975-08-21
Il cav. Costante Nicosia demoniaco, ovvero Dracula in Brianza
Overview: A boorish, snobish toothpaste factory owner, Constantino Nicosia, gives his wife and everyone a hard time having let success and wealth go to his head. But after the superticous Nicosia has an encounter with an elderly gypsy aunt, and a business trip to Romania results in another encounter with a suave vampire, named Count Dragalescu, Nicosia returns with blood-sucking like qualities which makes him re-examine his life and existence.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1975-08-21
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4 girls dream
1943-08-05
4 girls dream
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1943-08-05
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Oh, Grandmother's Dead
1969-10-09
Oh, Grandmother's Dead
Overview: Relatives brawl over the estate of a deceased grandmother who owned an insecticide factory.They stop at nothing, including bumping each other off.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1969-10-09
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Federico Fellini's Autobiography
2000-09-05
Federico Fellini's Autobiography
Overview: Federico Fellini was one of the most individual and thought provoking directors who based most of his films upon his own reflections, dreams, life events and fantasies, who did not convey any special message for humanity but regarded cinema simply as entertainment. Is there an answer to everything? Can it possibly be? If yes, then life can no longer be so curious, so dynamic, so creative...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2000-09-05
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Soltanto un bacio
1942-05-14
Soltanto un bacio
Overview: Italian film from 1942.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1942-05-14
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Via Montenapoleone
1987-03-13
Via Montenapoleone
Overview: Via Montenapoleone in Milan is the ritziest street in the city and here the destinies of several characters, playboys, models and gays cross and diverge.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1987-03-13
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Diva!
2017-09-01
Diva!
Overview: The moving life and international career of actress Valentina Cortese is acted out by eight Italian actresses who interpret parts of her biography. A rich assortment of stock footage and film clips creates a vibrant portrait of our Diva.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2017-09-01
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Tender Dracula
1974-08-07
Tender Dracula
Overview: Two writers and their girlfriends visit the castle of an actor who specializes in playing vampire roles. As the night progresses, they begin to wonder if the man is an actor playing a vampire, or a vampire playing an actor.
Genres: Fantasy Horror
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1974-08-07
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Il corriere del re
1947-12-04
Il corriere del re
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1947-12-04
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Shadow of the Eagle
1950-09-11
Shadow of the Eagle
Overview: During the eighteenth century the Empress of Russia sends her lover to kidnap her rival for the throne.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-09-11
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Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials
1965-09-12
Antonioni: Documents and Testimonials
Overview: A behind-the-scenes documentary about director Michelangelo Antonioni as he's shooting his segment of The Three Faces, a vehicle for Soraya, the former empress of Persia. Featuring interviews with Monica Vitti, Tonino Guerra and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-09-12
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Primo amore
1941-10-05
Primo amore
Overview: An Italian emigrant, who found fame and success in America, comes back to his hometown after over twenty years.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1941-10-05
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Rome: Free City
1946-12-17
Rome: Free City
Overview: In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave house together for a night full of misadventures. In a streets of Rome they meet the struggling typist who can’t pay her rent and opts to street life; a wandering amnesiac who lost his memory and keeps asking everyone “Do you recognize me?”. Thieves, gamblers, hookers, policemen, soldiers and endless chain of cigarette-smoking and alcohol/espresso-drinking.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1946-12-17
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Il Conte Aquila
1955-09-07
Il Conte Aquila
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1955-09-07
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Nick the Sting
1976-09-14
Nick the Sting
Overview: Nick Hezard, a young con man, wants to avenge the death of a friend of his and organizes a swindle trying to cheat Robert Turner, an American businessman he thinks responsible for his friend's death. He succeeds in getting a hundred thousand swiss francs and uses them to carry out the second part of his plan.
Genres: Crime Action Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1976-09-14
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Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
1957-03-04
Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
Overview: England, first half of the 19th century. Edmund Kean is a celebrated theatre actor, notorious for his tumultuous private life. He is in love with the beautiful countess Koefeld, wife of the Danish ambassador, to the consternation of his friend, the Prince of Wales. He is also hounded by Anna Damby, who wants to become an actress to escape a marriage to Lord Mewill.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1957-03-04
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Chi l'ha visto?
1945-09-01
Chi l'ha visto?
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1945-09-01
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La Classe américaine
1993-12-31
La Classe américaine
Overview: George Abitbol, the classiest man in the world, dies tragically during a cruise. The director of an American newspaper, wondering about the meaning of these intriguing final words, asks his three best investigators, Dave, Peter and Steven, to solve the mystery. (Sixteen French actors dub scenes from various Warner Bros. films to create a parody of Citizen Kane, 1941.)
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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The Possessed
1965-07-24
The Possessed
Overview: While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-07-24
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
1971-08-24
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
Overview: In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador's limousine. The Ambassador, his family and employees all become immediate suspects. Faced with the problem of diplomatic immunity, the police officer in charge of the case brings in John Norton, an ex-Inspector known for his brutal methods, to carry out an "unoffical" investigation. While Norton develops a relationship with the Ambassdor's attractive daughter, several more gruesome murders occur...
Genres: Mystery Thriller Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1971-08-24
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Lulù
1953-06-10
Lulù
Overview: Mario, a student from a noble Milanese family, falls in love with Lulù, a young slender girl.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1953-06-10
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Jesus of Nazareth
1977-03-27
Jesus of Nazareth
Overview: Robert Powell stars in the epic 1977 drama chronicling the birth, life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. With Laurence Olivier, James Earl Jones and Ian McShane. This movie is derived from combining all 4 parts of the original Jesus of Nazareth mini-series from 1977 resulting in a single long feature film.
Genres: Drama History Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-03-27
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Reporter’s Diary: 'Zoom on Fellini'
1965-01-01
Reporter’s Diary: 'Zoom on Fellini'
Overview: Documentary about the making of Federico Fellini's film JULIET OF THE SPIRITS, with behind the scenes footage and interviews with the director.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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