Acting

Amerigo Santarelli

Born September 21, 1910 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

Died October 8, 1971 · aged 61

No biography available.

Known For

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

The Bible: In the Beginning... · 1966

The Bible: In the Beginning...

★ 7.31966

MovieAdventureHistory

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

Several pillars of society have robbed an Army safe containing $100,000 so they can buy the land upon which the coming railroad will be built. But they haven't reckoned on the presence of the master gunslinger, Sabata.

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

Untamable Angelique · 1967

Untamable Angelique

★ 6.51967

MovieAdventureRomance

Angelique goes in search of her husband Joffrey de Peyrac who did not die on the stake.

An anthology of four comic moral tales about the hypocrisies surrounding sex in 1960s Italy: frothy young love and office politics in the big city; milk advertisements that begin to haunt an aging prude; a trophy wife enduring her husband's very public affairs; a lucky ticket-holder at a small town fair.

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Rower (uncredited)

The Bible: In the Beginning... · 1966

The Bible: In the Beginning...

★ 7.31966

MovieAdventureHistory

Sinful Man (uncredited)

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

French Soldier (uncredited)

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

Guard Tying the Christians (uncredited)

Guard (uncredited)

Untamable Angelique · 1967

Untamable Angelique

★ 6.51967

MovieAdventureRomance

Angelique goes in search of her husband Joffrey de Peyrac who did not die on the stake.

Head Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Worker (segment "Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio") (uncredited)

Five short stories loosely dealing with the roles of women in society. A superstar actress travels to a mountain resort, only to evoke jealousy from women and lust from men. A woman offers to take an injured man to the hospital. A widowed father and his son seek for a new wife/mother. A man seeks revenge for a woman's honor. A bored housewife tries to explain to her husband that he's not as romantic as he used to be.

Admirer at Stadium (segment "Una sera come le ...") (uncredited)

They Call Him Cemetery · 1971

They Call Him Cemetery

★ 6.31971

MovieWestern

John and George McIntire are a couple of naive brothers who travel to a lawless western town to see their father. The bumbling siblings get themselves into big trouble after they beat up a member of a gang of extortionists. Fortunately, a mysterious roving gunfighter decides to help the guys out of their jam.

Barman

His Name Was Holy Ghost · 1972

His Name Was Holy Ghost

★ 6.11972

MovieWestern

The Holy Ghost is a supernatural gunfighter dressed in white and with a dove sitting on his shoulder. With his sidekick, the Holy Ghost rescues some farmers from the fortified prison of the evil General Ubarte, then raids the castle again for gold treasure aided by some local prostitutes.

Revolutionary

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love · 1958

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

★ 7.41958

MovieDramaHistory

The construction of great temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, followed by new and high taxes and the arrival of a plague, create discontent in the population, and threatens the love between a sculptor and a slave.

Slave Guard (uncredited)

And God Said to Cain · 1970

And God Said to Cain

★ 6.71970

MovieWesternHorror

An innocent man sentenced to ten years in prison for a crime he did not commit, is released from jail, promising to seek revenge on the guilty.

Renowned gunman Richard Martin is traveling on a train, held up by Billy Kane, a former student of Martin's. Kane spares Martin, but only after shooting his hands. Years later, Martin meets an escaped convict, wrongly convicted for the train robbery. Martin trains his new student and both men seek out Billy Kane.

Barkeeper (uncredited)

Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs · 1966

Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs

★ 5.01966

MovieScience FictionComedy

Mad scientist Dr. Goldfoot plots another twisted scheme to take over the world by killing off the major military leaders of every country; to that end, he creates in his secret lab a bevy of bodacious girl bombs; full-length, life-size robots that explode when embraced.

Goldfoot Henchman (uncredited)

Mid-Century Loves · 1954

Mid-Century Loves

★ 5.21954

MovieDramaRomance

Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.

Superstitious Fascist (segment "Dopoguerra 1920") (uncredited)

The Mysterious Rider · 1948

The Mysterious Rider

★ 4.71948

MovieAdventureAction

Giacomo Casanova returns to Venice, to help his brother, falsely accused of robbery.

Guard (uncredited)

Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon · 1964

Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon

★ 4.61964

MovieFantasyAdventure

Hercules goes to Babylon to rescue the Queen of the Hellenes and free the people of Babylon from slavery.

Wrestler #2

Colossus of the Arena · 1962

Colossus of the Arena

★ 5.31962

MovieAdventureAction

A powerful man posing as a gladiator in Rome's fourth century discovers a plan to put the beautiful Queen in prison, which he thwarts by exposing a sinister duke as a traitor.

Slave Trader (uncredited)

The Terror of the Steppes · 1964

The Terror of the Steppes

★ 5.51964

MovieAdventureAction

Tribal chief Sandra kidnaps Samira, the daughter of the powerful Yesen Khan. He hopes to exchange her for a treasure in gold but falls in love with the girl and things gets complicated.

Guard at city gate

Desert Warrior · 1957

Desert Warrior

★ 7.01957

MovieAdventure

Omar Sultan's army has been defeated. However, Prince Said, son of the Sultan died, encourages people to form an army and fight again to Ibrahim. The town gets excited and running quickly, while crossing the desert, they encounter the enemy caravans and raid without knowing that one of them is Fatima, daughter of Ibrahim, who poses as a singer of the harem. Said, dazzled by the beauty of the girl, released. But soon after, Fatima, who also doesn´t know the origin of the robber, sees him again, and among them born a strong attraction.

Scipio the African · 1971

Scipio the African

★ 6.81971

MovieHistoryComedy

Years after the Second Punic War, Scipio Africanus finds himself generally unliked, despite his defeat of Hannibal Barca. He and his brother, Scipio Asiaticus, are accused by Marcus Porcius Cato of the theft of 500 talents intended for Rome.

Senator (uncredited)

008: Operation Exterminate · 1965

008: Operation Exterminate

★ 5.11965

MovieActionAdventure

The British Secret Service sends agent 006 to Cairo, to collaborate with an American colleague in searching for a stolen anti-radar device, but soon finds the task a bit more than he bargained for.

Taxi Driver/Henchman (uncredited)

War Italian Style · 1965

War Italian Style

★ 5.01965

MovieWarComedy

It's May 1943, and two Italian American soldiers, Joe and Frank, are searching the North African desert for a Nazi general called Von Kassler. Von Kassler's aide captures them, and arranges for them to escape with fake war plans. But, things don't go exactly as planned for either side.

Stage Worker (uncredited)