Sergio Martino
Also Known As: Martin Dolman, Serge Martin, Christian Plummer, George Raminto
Biography: Sergio Martino (born 19 July 1938 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre. Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions. Their grandfather was director Gennaro Righelli. Martino worked for both the big screen as well as for Italian television (where he does most of his current work). He often worked with actress Edwige Fenech who in the 1970s was married to his brother Luciano. He also worked with a lot of genre actors such as George Hilton, Ivan Rassimov and Claudio Cassinelli, as well as famed Italian screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi. Martino's pseudonyms include: Julian Barry, Martin Dolman, Serge Martin, Christian Plummer, George Raminto. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sergio Martino, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Rome, Italy
Adult: No
Birthday: July 19, 1938
Age: 86 years old
Gender: Male
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From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic
Overview: Produced for the "ultimate edition" of "Rollerball" from Capelight Pictures in Germany, 2020. The Blu-Ray of the original 1975 classic comes packed with this fascinating 85-minute documentary that charts the influence of "Rollerball" on contemporary scifi cinema, including "Mad Max", "The Warriors" and "Escape from New York", as well as the Italian variant that struck the big time with motion picture successes such as "The Bronx Warriors" franchise, "The New Barbarians" and the wonderfully trashy "Endgame".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-17
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Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1
Overview: This documentary examines the life and legacy of controversial Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci through interviews with his colleagues, each of whom answers the question, "What is your fondest memory of Lucio Fulci?". The responses are as varied as the people who knew the late writer-director, providing a nuanced look at the man behind such gory grindhouse classics as City of the Living Dead and The House by the Cemetery.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-06
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Provare per credere
Overview: A man is left by his wife and to overcome the shock he follows the advice of his playboy friend , who suggests that he jump into the fray and surround himself with beautiful girls.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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I Tarantiniani
Overview: Tarantino reveres them, and for good reason. Welcome to the world of the kings of the Italian B-Movie.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-02-21
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Pretendo l'inferno
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2024-03-11
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All the Colors of the Dark
Overview: After a car accident that caused the loss of her baby, Jane experiences an increasing amount of nightmares that shake her to her core. After seeking professional help, her haunting visions turn into an even more frightening reality, one full of black magic, blood orgies, and murder.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1972-02-28
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Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies
Overview: 2 1/2 hour-documentary on the rise and fall of one of the most controversial Italian genres every created. Starting with Deep River Savages arriving to the infamous Cannibal Ferox.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-01
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The Violent Professionals
Overview: With or without help from law enforcement officers, a lone individual decides to crack down on the syndicate.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1973-08-22
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Silent Action
Overview: A number of unexplained military deaths hit Italy and are ruled to be accidental or suicides, but police inspector Giorgio Solmi suspects otherwise. When a mysterious wealthy electrician is seemingly murdered by a female escort, a sinister plot slowly begins to unravel.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1975-04-05
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Dark Fears Behind the Door
Overview: Rare interview of Sergio Martino and Edwige Fenech (with Luciano Martino, Ernesto Gastaldi & George Hilton) discussing their film The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Thrills, Chills and Cleavage
Overview: Interview of Sergio Martino discussing his film The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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All the Colors of Giallo
Overview: 'Giallo' is Italian for 'yellow', the color of the lurid pulp novels that inspired one of the most intense, extreme and influential genres in movie history. In this unprecedented collection, experience the full chronological evolution of giallo with more than 100 rare and classic trailers from such masters as Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Antonio Margheriti, Umberto Lenzi and many more. Then slip on black leather gloves and set the mood with a Bonus CD of legendary soundtrack music from composers that include Ennio Morricone, Riz Ortolani, Bruno Nicolai, Stelvio Cipriani and others, along with all-new featurettes that thrust even deeper into the genre. "But be warned," says Gizmodo.com, "Once you start going down the blood- slicked giallo rabbit hole, you may become dangerously obsessed."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2019-01-29
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George Hilton - The World Belongs to the Daring
Overview: The life of one of the most famous leading-men of Italian popular cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2019-10-08
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Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Overview: The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Italy Possessed: A Brief History of Exorcist Rip-Offs
Overview: Feature length documentary including interviews with Sergio Martino, Alberto de Martino, Ovidio G. Assonitis and more.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-03-30
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Spaghetti alla Martino
Overview: The film documentary by Daniele Ceccarini and Francesco Tassara tells the prolific career of the Italian director Sergio Martino.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2019-06-18
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Through the Keyhole: An Interview with Sergio Martino
Overview: An interview with Sergio Martino about the making of YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Italian Kings Of B
Overview: Documentary on Italian genre cinema.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Titanus 1904
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2024-10-17
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Masters of Mayhem
Overview: For decades Italian genre cinema dominated the world and before changing beyond recognition it went to unthinkable places. Giants don't die quietly however and this is the story of an industry's most absurd, extreme, blood-soaked fight for survival. Through dozens of brand new interviews, and never-before-seen archival materials, with the men and women who were there during one of the most unique moments in film history, MASTERS OF MAYHEM tells their stories of scandal, contradictions, drama and outrage.
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
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Mario Bava: Operazione paura
Overview: Mario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror, the italian director Mario Bava
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-30
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The Last of Us
Overview: A documentary recounting the stories that have characterized the personal and artistic lives of Sergio Martino and Ruggero Deodato, two filmmakers who have represented Italian genre cinema in the world, loved by directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, Tim Burton, etc. All this takes place in the setting of a typical Roman restaurant, where the two directors meet for a lunch based on "spaghetti alla carbonara". Pasta is a determining element in Italian culture and, like the spaghetti western, it will characterize our story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2022-09-29
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Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Overview: A High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews with Umberto Lenzi, Ruggero Deodato, Sergio Martino, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, and Robert Kerman. Featured on the Grindhouse Releasing Blu-ray for "Cannibal Ferox" in the US, and the upcoming UK Blu-ray for "Zombi Holocaust" by 88 Films.
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-26
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L'allenatore nel pallone
Overview: Oronzo Canà is called to coach Longobarda, the football team of a small town of Northern Italy, newly promoted to the First Division. His only task is not to be relegated, but Longobarda's owner plots against him, finding the team's current ranking far too expensive, and his top Brazilian striker is affected by a deep saudade.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1984-10-26
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Il Bar del Cult
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2025-10-23
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