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Luciano Sacripanti
Born December 29, 1927 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Died March 20, 2000 · aged 72
Luciano Sacripanti was an Italian film director and screenwriter active during the 1960s and 1970s. He directed films such as The Long Hair of Death (1964) and The Third Eye (1966). Sacripanti's work is noted for its atmospheric style and contribution to Italian horror cinema.
Known For
Roman Holiday · 1953Roman Holiday
★ 7.91953
MovieRomanceComedy
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Ladyhawke · 1985Ladyhawke
★ 7.01985
MovieAdventureComedy
Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.
El Cid · 1961El Cid
★ 6.81961
MovieActionDrama
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
The Prince and the Showgirl · 1957The Prince and the Showgirl
★ 6.31957
MovieComedyRomance
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
The Black Corsair · 1976The Black Corsair
★ 5.81976
MovieActionAdventure
The story circulates around the classical Black Pirate and his battle against arch enemy Prins van Gould. The Black Pirate is out for revenge on his brothers' killers. He has a blood-planned way to go, and he trusts only to his own rap sword.
Massacre in Rome · 1973Massacre in Rome
★ 6.31973
MovieDramaHistory
In the Nazi occupied city of Rome, an assault on an SS brigade draws retaliation from the military governship. "Massacre in Rome" is the true story of how this partisan attack led to the mass execution of Italian nationals under the orders of SS-Lieutenant Colonel Kappler.
Bluebeard · 1972Bluebeard
★ 5.41972
MovieThrillerHorror
Baron von Sepper is an Austrian aristocrat noted for his blue-toned beard, and his appetite for beautiful wives. His latest spouse, an American beauty named Anne, discovers a vault in his castle that's filled with the frozen bodies of several beautiful women.
Ashanti · 1979Ashanti
★ 5.81979
MovieAdventureDrama
Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will be not an easy task.
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The Prince and the Showgirl · 1957The Prince and the Showgirl
★ 6.31957
MovieComedyRomance
An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
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