Nunzio Malasomma

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Nunzio Malasomma

Born February 4, 1894 · Caserta, Campania, Italy

Died January 12, 1974 · aged 79

Nunzio Malasomma (4 February 1894 – 12 January 1974) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 41 films between 1923 and 1968.

Known For

The Fight for the MatterhornThe Fight for the Matterhorn · 1934
The Fight for the Matterhorn
1934
MovieDrama
Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).
Adorable and LyingAdorable and Lying · 1958
Adorable and Lying
★ 6.01958
MovieComedy
The Fight for the MatterhornThe Fight for the Matterhorn · 1928
The Fight for the Matterhorn
★ 8.21928
MovieDrama
Struggle for the Matterhorn (German: Der Kampf ums Matterhorn) is a 1928 German-Swiss silent drama film co-directed by Mario Bonnard and Nunzio Malasomma and starring Luis Trenker, Marcella Albani, and Alexandra Schmitt. The film is part of the popular cycle of mountain films of the 1920s and 1930s. Art direction was by Heinrich Richter. Based on a novel by Carl Haensel, the film depicts the battle between British and Italian climbers to be the first to climb the Matterhorn. Trenker later remade the film as The Challenge in 1938.
Mister RadioMister Radio · 1924
Mister Radio
★ 7.11924
MovieDramaRomance
Among the vertical rockfaces of Saxony athletic Gaston saves the lives of four climbers. Both rescued ladies fall in love with him, one helps finance Gaston's futuristic invention, but the financier is darkly connected with Gaston's fate.
The Revolt of the SlavesThe Revolt of the Slaves · 1960
The Revolt of the Slaves
★ 5.81960
MovieAdventure
A rich man's daughter (Rhonda Fleming) sides with a Christian rebel during the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Man with the ClawThe Man with the Claw · 1931
The Man with the Claw
★ 7.01931
MovieMysteryThriller
A killer is on the loose, murdering people with an iron claw.
Fra DiavoloFra Diavolo · 1931
Fra Diavolo
★ 10.01931
Movie
A sympathetic bandit chief supports the cause of freedom in Naples against the Bourbon King Ferdinand.
SteuerlosSteuerlos · 1924
Steuerlos
★ 8.01924
MovieDrama

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Die Nacht der EntscheidungDie Nacht der Entscheidung · 1938
Die Nacht der Entscheidung
★ 7.01938
MovieDrama
After the death of his wife and mother of his 17-year-old daughter Gisela, Consul Brückmann is now in his second marriage to the beautiful Peruvian Tessa. She is only ten years older than Gisela, and the two have a very friendly relationship. At a ball, Gisela dances with the charming Fernando Alvarez, but she shows no interest in his advances. Tessa, however, recognizes her childhood sweetheart in him. The consul invites Fernando to his table, but neither of them let on. When Alvarez later comes to her house on business, Brückmann is absent and Tessa gives in to his advances. They plan to return home together. Tessa then learns that the train she thought her husband was on has derailed. Now she knows that she still loves him. When he stands in front of her, she tells him everything. Deeply hurt, he wants to let her go. Only Gisela manages to bring them back together.

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