Writing
Marcello Ciorciolini
Born January 1, 1922 · Rome, Italy
Died September 5, 2011 · aged 89
Marcello Ciorciolini was an Italian screenwriter, director, playwright, television and radio author, and lyricist. Born in Rome, he began his career in 1950 as a radio writer, often collaborating with Alberto Talegalli. Shortly thereafter, he entered the cinema industry as a screenwriter, specializing in the comedy genre, and also directed a number of films. As a lyricist, he authored several hits…
Known For
Two Escape from Sing Sing · 1964Two Escape from Sing Sing
★ 5.91964
MovieComedy
Two attendants in a public toilet in New York save the life of the Mafia boss Attanasia. Attanasia turns one of them into a successful boxer by setting up his matches and makes the other into his right hand. When a gang war starts the two are accused of the murders and are sentenced to death. When the execution day comes they refuse to leave their cell, even when they are proved innocent.
Two Idiots at Fort Alamo · 1965Two Idiots at Fort Alamo
★ 5.81965
MovieComedyWestern
During the War of Succession, Franco and Ciccio are arrested for being accused of desertion from the Northern army. Rather than condemn them to death for his carelessness, they will be chosen for a special mission: to infiltrate as expert officers on a delicate espionage action.
Ursus in the Land of Fire · 1963Ursus in the Land of Fire
★ 5.51963
MovieAdventureAction
Hamilan, a cruel and ambitious general, murders his king and places himself on the throne with the former king's evil niece as his queen. He then wages war against his peaceful neighbors, killing their women and enslaving their men. A hero named Ursus appears at a tournament to challenge Hamilan's authority. Though victorious at the tournament, Ursus is arrested and forced to turn a grist-mill under an overseer's lash. Meanwhile, the former king's virtuous daughter, Diana, is tormented by her evil cousin, the new queen. Sentenced to a slow and tortuous execution, Ursus breaks free and a revolt breaks out. Ursus throws Hamilan to his death in a fiery pit and then Ursus and Diana enjoy the cheers of a grateful populace. - Written by dinky-4 of Minneapolis
The Invincible · 1966The Invincible
★ 4.91966
MovieAdventure
In addition to his passion for red roses, Count Henri de Verlaine adores wooing all the women he meets.
Il coraggio · 1955Il coraggio
★ 6.61955
MovieComedy
A wealthy trader saves the life of a poor suicidal man who then decides that his savior has the responsibility of taking care of him and his family.
Legend of the Sea Wolf · 1975Legend of the Sea Wolf
★ 3.91975
MovieAdventure
Italian production of Jack London's well-known, often filmed tale. Gentleman is forced to work in a seal-hunt ship ruled by a tyrannical captain. Violence rules but soon he learns to interact with the captain, just to find a thinking (and ill) man.
Black Box Affair · 1966Black Box Affair
★ 5.51966
MovieActionThriller
An airplane crashes in Spain. The Russian as well as the Chinese government take care of the events because on board there was a "black box" containing precious and dangerous devices for the whole world.
2 Mobsters Against Al Capone · 19662 Mobsters Against Al Capone
★ 5.91966
MovieComedy
For a misunderstanding Franco and Ciccio, two Sicilian immigrants of very limited intellectual faculties, are enrolled in the police force in New York.
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