Bruno Gerussi

Acting

Bruno Gerussi

Born May 7, 1928 · Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Died November 21, 1995 · aged 67

Bruno Gerussi was a celebrated Italian-Canadian actor renowned for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, he gained prominence for his role as Nick Adonidas in the long-running Canadian television series "The Beachcombers." Gerussi's portrayal of the Greek-Canadian log salvager endeared him to audiences and earned him widespread recognition. His…

Known For

The HitmanThe Hitman · 1991
The Hitman
★ 5.61991
MovieActionCrime
After surviving an attempt on his life by his former partner, officer Cliff Garrett (Norris) exacts revenge on those who wronged him by going undercover as a hit man. He works to gain the reputation and trust needed in order to be accepted by the burgeoning Seattle-area criminal underworld, but it is all done in order to take it down from within.
Prince for a DayPrince for a Day · 1995
Prince for a Day
★ 7.41995
MovieComedy
Famous pop star Ricky Prince has grown tired of the spotlight and the pressures of fame. He makes the acquaintance of Ralph Bitondo, a pizza delivery boy who looks almost exactly like Ricky -- so much so that the two decide to trade identities for a while.
Oedipus RexOedipus Rex · 1957
Oedipus Rex
★ 6.01957
MovieDrama
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
Alexander Galt: The Stubborn IdealistAlexander Galt: The Stubborn Idealist · 1962
Alexander Galt: The Stubborn Idealist
★ 9.01962
MovieHistory
For Alexander Galt it was the middle of the road, until he saw some hope for his dream of a united Canada. What was he like, this stubborn idealist? How did he measure up to other political strongmen of his time? In this film you sense the personal clashes and the interplay of political ambitions that left their mark on history.
The Magic of AladdinThe Magic of Aladdin · 1989
The Magic of Aladdin
★ 8.01989
MovieComedyMusic
A classic British pantomime version of the tale of Aladdin and the Lamp. The evil vizier Abanazar tries to manipulate Aladdin and his mother, Widow Twankey, into helping him acquire the magic lamp. But with the help of the Genie of the Ring, Aladdin wins through and captures the heart and hand of the Princess. Music, singing, dancing, and merriment throughout.
WiseguyWiseguy · 1987
Wiseguy
★ 6.61987
SeriesCrimeDrama
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
FolioFolio · 1955
Folio
★ 10.01955
Series
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
The BeachcombersThe Beachcombers · 1972
The Beachcombers
★ 6.81972
SeriesDramaFamily
The Beachcombers is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that ran from October 1, 1972 to December 12, 1990 and is the longest-running dramatic series ever made for English-language Canadian television. In all, 387 episodes were produced.

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