Marcello Ciorciolini

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

Il coraggioIl coraggio · 1955
Il 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.
The Sicily BarbersThe Sicily Barbers · 1967
The Sicily Barbers
5.91967
MovieComedy
In a little Sicilian village two hairdressers who are in love with the same girl manage to sabotage the bacteriological weapons the Nazis are preparing to use against the allied armies invasion.
Ciccio Forgives, I Don'tCiccio Forgives, I Don't · 1968
Ciccio Forgives, I Don't
6.01968
MovieComedyWestern
Franco and Ciccio are small time horse thieves who get involved with the bandit, El Diablo, and two former members of his gang who are after his gold. Fortunately two pretty, sharp shooting saloon girls come to the bumbling duo's rescue.
Ursus in the Land of FireUrsus in the Land of Fire · 1963
Ursus 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 InvincibleThe Invincible · 1966
The Invincible
4.91966
MovieAdventure
In addition to his passion for red roses, Count Henri de Verlaine adores wooing all the women he meets.
Legend of the Sea WolfLegend of the Sea Wolf · 1975
Legend 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.
Robin Hood and the PiratesRobin Hood and the Pirates · 1960
Robin Hood and the Pirates
6.61960
MovieAdventureAction
On his way to (or from) the Crusades, Robin Hood is shipwrecked but saved by pirates who plan to return him home in order to ransom him to his father.
I due toreriI due toreri · 1964
I due toreri
6.11964
MovieComedy
In Sicily Franco and Ciccio are empowered by a local mafia man to guard for a wide range of salad. In reality however this is not simple salad vegetables but marijuana; the two bungling fools and friends do not realize it at first.

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Ursus in the Land of FireUrsus in the Land of Fire · 1963
Ursus 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

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