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Vittorio Salerno
Born February 18, 1937 · Milan, Italy
Died July 5, 2016 · aged 79
Vittorio Salerno is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in the 1970s. Born in Milan, he began his career in the film industry as a screenwriter. Salerno made his directorial debut with No, the Case Is Happily Resolved (1973), a crime drama that received critical acclaim for its narrative and social commentary. He continued to explore social issues in his films,…
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Savage Three · 1975Savage Three
★ 6.41975
MovieCrimeAction
By day, Ovidio (Joe Dallesandro) and his two friends work at a data center. After work, they blow off steam by committing random acts of savage violence, swiftly graduating from sparking a riot at a football game to vehicle theft, rape, and murder. The police are convinced this recent spate of crimes is politically motivated, but world-weary veteran Commissario Santaga (Enrico Maria Salerno) suspects a far more terrifying explanation: that these young men are motivated by nothing more than boredom and disaffection at civilized society. As Ovidio's behavior escalates, a psychological game of cat-and-mouse ensues between the two adversaries, building towards a shocking final confrontation.
Libido · 1965Libido
★ 6.41965
MovieDramaThriller
A young man visits his ancestral home accompanied by his guardian and their wives, where he is plagued by the memories and influence of his murderous, psychosexual father.
The Anonymous Venetian · 1970The Anonymous Venetian
★ 7.41970
MovieDramaRomance
Without mentioning the reason, Venetian musician Enrico invites his ex-wife Valeria to visit him, and her heart is broken again during their last days together.
Rome, 1585 · 1961Rome, 1585
★ 10.01961
MovieAdventure
The leader of a gang of Spanish mercenaries falls for a beautiful princess. Thing get dicey, however, when an imprisoned leader is freed and comes calling.
Stradivari · 1988Stradivari
★ 6.81988
MovieDrama
As a boy the orphan Antonio Stradivari heard for the first time in his life the sound of a violin and he was fascinated by its voice. He tried to construct a violin and attracted the attention of Niccolò Amati, a famous lutist of Cremona. Antonio became apprentice in his bottega (workshop). Grown up, he fell in love for Francesca and he succeeded in marrying her. Afterwards he became more and more famous for his violins and he was granted a diploma from the king of Spain. After the death of his wife he was almost forced to marry again. He was chosen by Antonia Maria and it will be a happy marriage. In the background we have a look at the history of Northern Italy during the seventeenth century.
Fasthand · 1973Fasthand
★ 6.31973
MovieWestern
Macedo, bloodthirsty leader of a gang of Confederates shoots the captain of the Northerners, Jeff Mallighan, known as "Fast Hand", shattering his right hand. Jeff, wounded on the ground, could not see the face of the villain, but his silver spurs have stuck in his mind as well as his unique gun. Some time after this event Macedo continues with his misdeeds, however, a mysterious horseman dressed in black will stand in his way.
Dead Men Don't Count · 1968Dead Men Don't Count
★ 6.11968
MovieWestern
Damon and Steffen are paired up bounty hunters falsely accused of murder in a lawless town ruled by racketeering lawmen
Where Are You Taking That Woman · 1966Where Are You Taking That Woman
★ 7.41966
MovieActionComedy
A lady killer tracked by the police, takes refuge at a psychiatrist's home, and the doctor tells him three stories, to convince him that crime does not pay
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Rome, 1585 · 1961Rome, 1585
★ 10.01961
MovieAdventure
The leader of a gang of Spanish mercenaries falls for a beautiful princess. Thing get dicey, however, when an imprisoned leader is freed and comes calling.
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