Franco Beltramme
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Birthday: May 29, 1929
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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La Cage aux Folles II
Overview: In a move to make his partner, Renato, jealous, the flamboyant Albin waits in a local cafe - dressed as a woman - hoping to be picked up. But Albin gets more than he bargains for when the fly he catches in his web is actually a spy, who uses him as an unwitting courier of secret microfilm. Now on the run from ruthless agents, Albin and Renato flee to Italy where they attempt to hide out on a farm, with Albin posing as Renato's wife. Can Albin escape the deadly pursuit of these relentless spies or does he have to sustain this charade - as a woman - forever?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1980-12-10
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Rulers of the City
Overview: Tony, a mob loan collector, is dissatisfied with his station in life. Though he dreams of one day being rich, he is stuck with the dead-end job of beating up borrowers who fall behind in their payments. After meeting up with Napoli, another mob enforcer who's just been fired from his job, the two hatch a plan. Together, they will con mob boss Manzari out of a fortune, after which they can retire and live in luxury. Manzari, however, is not about to let them go so easily.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1976-12-03
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Caliber 9
Overview: Just out of prison, ex-con Ugo Piazza meets his former employer, a psychopathic gangster Rocco who enjoys sick violence and torture. Both the gangsters and the police believe Ugo has hidden $300,000 that should have gone to an American drug syndicate boss.
Genres: Crime Thriller Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1972-02-15
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Eyes Behind the Stars
Overview: A photographer and his model are on a photo shoot in a forest when they get the feeling they are being watched. The feeling becomes so strong that they decide to cut their session short and leave. Later, when they develop the photos they took, they discover what looks like alien creatures in the background.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1978-02-21
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Something Creeping in the Dark
Overview: A group of stranded travelers takes refuge in an old abandoned house, only to find out that they are not the only residents of the building.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1971-04-15
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Crime at the Chinese Restaurant
Overview: The officer Nico Giraldi investigates a homicide which has taken place in a Chinese restaurant in Rome. His wife and his son are kidnappeded by the murderer in the course of the inquiry. In the end the case is worked out.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1981-11-19
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La sai l'ultima sui matti?
Overview: Jokes, rough jokes and spicy adventures set in a psychiatric clinic, naturally managed by an experienced doctor.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1982-01-22
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Twice a Judas
Overview: Luke Barrett, having lost his memory due to an accident, does not realize that Dingus had killed his wife and brother to take possession of the Barretts' land and money. At first Luke trusts him, but while looking for his forgotten identity he discovers the truth.
Genres: Western
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1968-08-30
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The Magnificent Dare Devil
Overview: A race-car driver must elude the police and two rival criminal organizations as he tries to locate a suitcase full of heroin and absolve himself of murder.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1973-11-20
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The Revolt of the Barbarians
Overview: A roman consul is sent to Gaul to investigate the theft of gold shipments. He discovers that the gold is being stolen by a tribe of barbarians--whose leader is the governor of Gaul.
Genres: History Drama Adventure
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1964-12-18
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The Stone Forest
Overview: The god Wotan gives the young Prince Sigmund of Valhalla and his sister Brunhilde, the leader of the Valkyries, the task of defending the Petrified Forest. This is threatened by the Vikings (led by the aggressive Hunding), who plans an invasion of the forest in search of the secret treasure of the Nibelung, the possession of which gives one unlimited power. After crossing the border and invading Valhalla, Hunding finds an ally in the daughter of one of Sigmund's loyal followers, Erika, who is embittered by unrequited love. She helps the Vikings raid the camp of the Valhalla residents and kill many warriors. Sigmund swears vengeance and pursues them with the remaining men. However, thanks to other traitors in Sigmund's ranks, Hunding succeeds in capturing him and his fiancée Siglinde, Erika's sister. At the end, Sigmund escapes and, with the help of the Valkiries, succeeds in stopping the invaders and defeating Hunding in a duel.
Genres: Adventure Action Drama Romance Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-06-13
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Convoy Busters
Overview: In Rome, a vagrant finds the body of a teen girl, her throat professional slashed. Police inspector Olmi uses his brutal and violent methods to follow a trail that leads him toward high government officials. When his methods leave an innocent bystander dead, the corrupt officials have an excuse to get Olmi transferred to a coastal town where the pace is slow and he has time for a romantic dalliance. Soon, Olmi discovers that fishing isn't the only local occupation, and out comes his gun and his ruthless tactics of investigation.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1978-12-23
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Blood and Diamonds
Overview: A man is arrested and condemned to five years in jail for robbery. After serving his term, he is out for revenge on the gang members he considers were to blame for his arrest. The prize for this deadly fight is a large cache of diamonds.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1978-03-17
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Fear in the City
Overview: The film focuses on Murri; the token maverick cop. He is called in after a bunch of criminals pull off a successful prison break and spend the night picking off various informers and people they don't like. Murri investigates; hooking up with one of the criminal's nieces along the way. He uses his own methods; which mostly involve breaking all the rules, and thus comes under a lot of scrutiny from his superiors who don't take too kindly to the cop's way of working.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1976-09-14
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Silence the Witness
Overview: De Luca is killed by Marchetti's chauffeur. Marchetti ordered the murder because he was to be accused by De Luca. The two have a car accident while going home to get an alibi. There is a witness, Sironi, who calls the police. But when the police arrive the car has gone and so have the two men. Inspector Santi and young judge Novelli look into the strange case. Marchetti, however, is a powerful man and Sironi and his family begin to be obsessed first by threats then by assaults.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1974-05-15
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The Violent Breed
Overview: A military group led by Henry Silva and Woody Strode are bound by their honor, to execute their orders to kill as many enemies as possible.
Genres: Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1984-02-24
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Loaded Guns
Overview: An air hostess gets involved in Naples, against her will, in the in-fighting amongst rival gangs.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1975-01-18
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Spy in Your Eye
Overview: A secret agent is assigned ot rescue the daughter of a deceased East German scienist, who discovered a valuable formula.
Genres: Adventure Mystery Thriller
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-09-17
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Night of Violence
Overview: Carla Pratesi, a prostitute, is killed. Her death is followed by a number of attempted murders. Carla's sister undertakes her own investigation. Police enquiries uncover a drugs trade connected to a call-girls organization but the murderer remains at large. Finally, a witness identifies the killer as a well-known actor. However, he has a strong alibi (he was shooting a film). The following night, a girl who manages to escape from the maniac's clutches swears he is a different famous actor but he turns out to have a strong alibi too! Eventually the police set a trap in the park and, with the help of Carla, kill the madman. It emerges he had been disfigured by the atomic blast at Hiroshima and went crazy because his disformed features revolted women and but them off having sex with him. He created masks reproducing the features of handsome actors just to approach prostitutes!
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1965-12-29
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Year of the Gun
Overview: American novelist David Raybourne accidentally becomes entangled in the Red Brigade's terrorist plan to kidnap Italian Premier Aldo Moro during a research trip to Rome. As the terrorists attempt to kill David, he and his photojournalist friend must struggle to stay alive.
Genres: Action Thriller Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-10
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The Messenger
Overview: When his girlfriend dies of a drug overdose, a former Green Beret decides to take vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-01
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The Criminals Attack. The Police Respond
Overview: Returning from Switzerland to Rome, the boss prof. Salviati, called 'The Prince', finds his business compromised by Rudy, a small local bandit full of presumption, audacity and men ready to kill. Commissioner Baldi a young and brave employee, will fight against them with the help of an ex-employee Rampelli.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1977-08-23
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The Broken Key
Overview: In a near future, due to the effects of an uncompromising law on the eco-sustainability of supports, paper has become a rare item, a luxury possession, controlled by the "Big Z": Zimurgh Corporation.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-16
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