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Giorgio Simonelli

Born November 23, 1901 · Rome, Italy

Died October 3, 1966 · aged 64

Giorgio Simonelli was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and editor. He began his career in the film industry as an editor in the 1930s, working on films such as The Three-Cornered Hat (1935). Simonelli transitioned to directing with Il signor Max (1937), a comedy that gained significant popularity. Throughout his career, he directed over 40 films, including Totò Tarzan (1950) and I due mafio…

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It Happened at the Police StationIt Happened at the Police Station · 1954
It Happened at the Police Station
6.51954
MovieComedy
Everyday all kind of people pass through a Police Station, especially if it is downtown. Today, however, the chief of police has bought his first car and he has decided to test it with his wife going to Ostia. But first a theatrical company sent out of the theatre, last Alfredo Todini arrested while walking wearing a gown and in the mean a series of human cases, ranging from the pathetic to the funny one, get in the way of his wish.
Saluti e baciSaluti e baci · 1953
Saluti e baci
5.51953
MovieMusicComedy
Carlo Mastelli, the young radio presenter of "New Voices" has run short of ideas and his program is likely to be suspended from the radio schedule if he does not find any new ones.
The Cuckoo ClockThe Cuckoo Clock · 1938
The Cuckoo Clock
5.81938
MovieComedy
The rich banker Rosen of Livorno fear that the Bonapartist will take all his gold, so he is hiding it inside a cuckoo clock.
GuaglioneGuaglione · 1956
Guaglione
6.81956
MovieMusicRomance
This is an Italian Romance starring Terence Hill
Le sorprese del vagone lettoLe sorprese del vagone letto · 1940
Le sorprese del vagone letto
1940
MovieDrama
The Amazing Doctor GThe Amazing Doctor G · 1965
The Amazing Doctor G
5.61965
MovieComedy
Nefarious villain Goldginger is thwarted by bumbling secret agents Franco and Ciccio in his scheme to spark an international war by zombifying all government employees in this Italian spoof of the James Bond movies.
Hong Kong Hot HarborHong Kong Hot Harbor · 1962
Hong Kong Hot Harbor
8.01962
MovieThrillerAdventure
German journalist Peter Holberg arrives in Hong Kong and, by accident, he is carrying a microfilm that was destined to local gang lord, Marek. Peter is helped by another German journalist, Joan Kent, and falls in love with a night-club dancer, Colette. Colette is actually working for Marek, but betrays the gang for love - at the ultimate cost to her. The HK Police will intervene just in time to prevent Peter from further losses.
Passionate songPassionate song · 1953
Passionate song
7.01953
MovieDramaMusic
Lucia Spinelli, orphaned by both parents, is taken as a housekeeper in the house of Mrs. Carla Parodi, when she reaches the age of majority, the young woman is almost forced to marry Mrs. Carla's brother. After the marriage and the birth of the first child, Parodi's intrusions on the life of the two spouses continue.

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Ursus in the Land of FireUrsus in the Land of Fire · 1963
Ursus in the Land of Fire
5.51963
MovieAdventureAction
Hamilan, a cruel and ambitious general, murders his king and places himself on the throne with the former king's evil niece as his queen. He then wages war against his peaceful neighbors, killing their women and enslaving their men. A hero named Ursus appears at a tournament to challenge Hamilan's authority. Though victorious at the tournament, Ursus is arrested and forced to turn a grist-mill under an overseer's lash. Meanwhile, the former king's virtuous daughter, Diana, is tormented by her evil cousin, the new queen. Sentenced to a slow and tortuous execution, Ursus breaks free and a revolt breaks out. Ursus throws Hamilan to his death in a fiery pit and then Ursus and Diana enjoy the cheers of a grateful populace. - Written by dinky-4 of Minneapolis

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