Sergio Martino

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Sergio Martino

Born July 19, 1938 · Rome, Italy (age 88)

Sergio Martino (born 19 July 1938 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre. Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions. Their grandfather was director Gennaro Righelli. Martino worked for both the big screen as well as for Italian television (where he does most…

Known For

The Smile of the FoxThe Smile of the Fox · 1992
The Smile of the Fox
★ 5.11992
MovieThriller
Mark, a hitman haunted by his past as a corrupt Miami cop and the death of his wife and son, prepares for his next killing. Gradually he becomes fascinated by the beautiful prostitute who lives in the next apartment and they embark on a passionate affair. Their dreams of a life together are complicated by her pimp being a drugs baron; before they can escape he must die, but things are never that simple...
Giovannona Long-ThighGiovannona Long-Thigh · 1973
Giovannona Long-Thigh
★ 5.91973
MovieComedy
When a judge shuts down a high profile cheese factory for violating pollution standards, the owner bribes a monsignor to fix the problem. After they discover the judge has a predilection for married women, the owner employs a prostitute to pose as his wife in an attempt to seduce the judge.
Slave of the Cannibal GodSlave of the Cannibal God · 1978
Slave of the Cannibal God
★ 5.11978
MovieAdventureHorror
A woman and her brother fly to New Guinea to look for a lost expedition, led by her husband, which has vanished in the great jungle.
Craving DesireCraving Desire · 1993
Craving Desire
★ 4.81993
MovieDramaThriller
Luigi, who is engaged to a rich bourgeois, Cinzia, meets his lovely cousin, Sonia, at the cremation of their grandmother. Six months later, Sonia moves in and enters his life, and gradually succeeds in seducing him. Sonia upsets his life. Now, Cinzia is jealous but he can not resist the seductress.
TorsoTorso · 1973
Torso
★ 6.61973
MovieHorrorThriller
A masked serial killer with psychosexual issues strangles female coeds with scarves before dismembering them. When a wealthy student identifies one of the scarves and thinks she has a lead on a suspect, she becomes the killer's next target, retreating to her family's remote cliffside villa with three of her girlfriends.
The Strange Vice of Mrs WardhThe Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh · 1971
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh
★ 6.81971
MovieHorrorMystery
When socialite and heiress Julie Wardh begins receiving blackmail letters attributed to a mysterious serial killer, she suspects her cruel and sadistic former lover Jean is behind them. With her husband Neil frequently out of town, she falls into the arms of her friend's cousin George, and as the unknown assassin begins to make his move, she fears that one of the three men in her life may be the killer.
Hands of SteelHands of Steel · 1986
Hands of Steel
★ 5.21986
MovieActionScience Fiction
A story about a cyborg who is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands.
All the Colours of the DarkAll the Colours of the Dark · 1972
All the Colours of the Dark
★ 6.61972
MovieHorrorMystery
After a car accident that caused the loss of her baby, Jane experiences an increasing amount of nightmares that shake her to her core. After seeking professional help, her haunting visions turn into an even more frightening reality, one full of black magic, blood orgies, and murder.

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Hunting for the Art ThiefHunting for the Art Thief · 1985
Hunting for the Art Thief
1985
SeriesAction & Adventure
A series of crime dramas starring Giuliano Gemma as the captain of the Carabinieri Malfai, specializing in recovering stolen works of art, begins airing on Rai Uno. Seven episodes are scheduled, with Duccio Tesseri, Tonino Valeri, and Sergio Martino co-starring. In addition to Gemma, Caterina Borano, Patrizia Pellegrino, Fiorenza Marcheggimi, Isabel Russinovi, and Anna Melato will also make appearances, while Vanni Corbellini will be a regular cast member as Brigadier Plenizio, the protagonist's right-hand man. The Carabinieri also collaborated on the series with the Special Unit for the Protection of Artistic Heritage. Gemma plays the unit's commander, who faces a variety of adventures, all centered on thefts or news stories that highlight the dangers to artistic heritage.

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