Silvio Amadio

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Silvio Amadio

Born August 8, 1926 · Frascati, Lazio, Italy

Died August 19, 1995 · aged 69

Silvio Amadio (8 August 1926 – 19 August 1995) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 24 films between 1957 and 1981. His film Wolves of the Deep was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. He is known to horror film fans for directing Amuck! (1972), a giallo film starring Rosalba Neri and Barbara Bouchet, and to Commedia sexy all'italiana fans for directing so…

Known For

That Malicious AgeThat Malicious Age · 1975
That Malicious Age
6.41975
MovieDramaRomance
Gardener Napoleone takes a job in a southern-Italian villa and quickly finds himself embroiled in a menage-a-trois with Paola and her mother, which soon leads to sex, death and mayhem.
The Island of the SwedesThe Island of the Swedes · 1969
The Island of the Swedes
4.21969
MovieDramaHorror
After an argument with her fiancé Maurizio, Manuela breaks off with him and decides to go to a Mediterranean island where her friend Eleonora now lives a solitary life. The friendship between the two girls gradually turns into sexual attraction and they become lovers. When Maurizio lands on the island with a view to reconquering Manuela, his fiancée long hesitates between Eleonora and him. When she eventually decides to follow Maurizio Eleonora reacts violently...
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of CreteMinotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete · 1960
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
5.41960
MovieFantasy
King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
The Slave of SinThe Slave of Sin · 1954
The Slave of Sin
4.81954
MovieDrama
A former prostitute and a little Polish girl are survivors of a train crash. The woman wishes to adopt the child, but her past makes that difficult.
Amuck!Amuck! · 1972
Amuck!
5.81972
MovieMysteryHorror
A beautiful American woman infiltrates the home of a novelist and his wife so she can investigate the disappearance of her lover — who was her employers’ previous secretary — and soon finds herself the target of the couple's erotic desires and a murder plot.
So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... · 1975
So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...
4.81975
MovieDrama
Angela is not happy about her daddy's choice for a new wife and does everything she can to destroy her stepmother-to-be.
The Doctor...the SchoolgirlThe Doctor...the Schoolgirl · 1976
The Doctor...the Schoolgirl
5.11976
MovieComedy
Claudia, a perky eighteen year-old girl, is crushed when her step mother prevents her from going on a vacation to London. She discovers her step mother is having an affair with a doctor and so, with the help of her friends, sets about getting her revenge.
Giuseppe VerdiGiuseppe Verdi · 1953
Giuseppe Verdi
6.81953
MovieDramaMusic
The life and loves of great composer Giuseppe Verdi are played against a background of the great operas of the 19th Century. A tender love story of his successful and turbulent life, with more than 20 excerpts from his acclaimed operas.

Movies

That Malicious AgeThat Malicious Age · 1975
That Malicious Age
6.41975
MovieDramaRomance
Gardener Napoleone takes a job in a southern-Italian villa and quickly finds himself embroiled in a menage-a-trois with Paola and her mother, which soon leads to sex, death and mayhem.
The Island of the SwedesThe Island of the Swedes · 1969
The Island of the Swedes
4.21969
MovieDramaHorror
After an argument with her fiancé Maurizio, Manuela breaks off with him and decides to go to a Mediterranean island where her friend Eleonora now lives a solitary life. The friendship between the two girls gradually turns into sexual attraction and they become lovers. When Maurizio lands on the island with a view to reconquering Manuela, his fiancée long hesitates between Eleonora and him. When she eventually decides to follow Maurizio Eleonora reacts violently...
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of CreteMinotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete · 1960
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
5.41960
MovieFantasy
King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
The Slave of SinThe Slave of Sin · 1954
The Slave of Sin
4.81954
MovieDrama
A former prostitute and a little Polish girl are survivors of a train crash. The woman wishes to adopt the child, but her past makes that difficult.
Amuck!Amuck! · 1972
Amuck!
5.81972
MovieMysteryHorror
A beautiful American woman infiltrates the home of a novelist and his wife so she can investigate the disappearance of her lover — who was her employers’ previous secretary — and soon finds herself the target of the couple's erotic desires and a murder plot.
So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious... · 1975
So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious...
4.81975
MovieDrama
Angela is not happy about her daddy's choice for a new wife and does everything she can to destroy her stepmother-to-be.
The Doctor...the SchoolgirlThe Doctor...the Schoolgirl · 1976
The Doctor...the Schoolgirl
5.11976
MovieComedy
Claudia, a perky eighteen year-old girl, is crushed when her step mother prevents her from going on a vacation to London. She discovers her step mother is having an affair with a doctor and so, with the help of her friends, sets about getting her revenge.
Giuseppe VerdiGiuseppe Verdi · 1953
Giuseppe Verdi
6.81953
MovieDramaMusic
The life and loves of great composer Giuseppe Verdi are played against a background of the great operas of the 19th Century. A tender love story of his successful and turbulent life, with more than 20 excerpts from his acclaimed operas.
Wolves in the AbyssWolves in the Abyss · 1959
Wolves in the Abyss
7.51959
MovieWar
At some point, somewhere in the relentless events of the Second World War: A submarine returns from a long, successful patrol. Shortly before their native coast, however, they are bombarded by enemy aircraft. The submarine sinks and for the men begins a fight for survival at 110 meters depth.
The Inveterate BachelorThe Inveterate Bachelor · 1958
The Inveterate Bachelor
7.01958
MovieComedy
Marcello is engaged to Gina, the daughter of the boarding house where he lives, but he is undecided whether to marry her or not.
Assassination in RomeAssassination in Rome · 1965
Assassination in Rome
5.51965
MovieCrimeThriller
In this crime-thriller, Rome proves to be an unhappy destination for an American couple when the husband is kidnapped and his wife begins a desperate search for him.
Smile Before DeathSmile Before Death · 1972
Smile Before Death
5.91972
MovieCrimeHorror
After the death of her mother under strange circumstances, a teenage girl quickly begins to suspect that her recently widowed stepfather may be involved.
Rice GirlRice Girl · 1956
Rice Girl
5.71956
MovieDrama
The 19-year-old Elena, who is as pretty as she is bright, works as a rice girl for the landlord Guerrini. Having become aware of her name, he finds out that she is his illegitimate daughter of whom he knew nothing. He tries to secretly help Elena, who has fallen in love with the car mechanic Gianni. But that only creates mistrust. When Guerrini's worthless nephew harasses the girl, the situation is dramatically worse.
The White AngelThe White Angel · 1955
The White Angel
6.41955
MovieDrama
In this sequel to Nobody's Children, Guido still longs for Luisa, who has become a nun. Then he meets Lina, a chorus dancer who is a dead ringer for his former lover.
VorticeVortice · 1953
Vortice
8.51953
MovieDrama
Elena, after a date with his boyfriend Guido, comes home finding his father tried to kill himself with gas because he lost a lot of money due to some wrong investments.
War Gods of BabylonWar Gods of Babylon · 1962
War Gods of Babylon
8.51962
MovieAdventure
Noble, wise King Sardanapolo and his more soft and naive younger brother Prince Sammash get into a bitter feud over the affections of sweet and alluring innocent peasant girl Mirra. Meanwhile, the treacherous and ruthlessly ambitious General Arbace plots against both siblings.
The MediumThe Medium · 1980
The Medium
6.31980
MovieThrillerHorror
A composer, grieving over the death of his wife, moves into a temporary home, with his young son, where they both fall under supernatural assault.
The Ship of Condemned WomenThe Ship of Condemned Women · 1953
The Ship of Condemned Women
6.51953
MovieDramaAdventure
After murdering her illegitimate baby, Isabella pins the blame on her innocent cousin Consuelo. Despite the strenuous efforts of her attorney-lover DeSylva, Consuelo is found guilty and shipped to a penal colony along with several other female prisoners.
For One Thousand Dollars Per DayFor One Thousand Dollars Per Day · 1966
For One Thousand Dollars Per Day
5.81966
MovieWestern
Hud's parents were murdered, their land stolen and now Hud will dish out justice to the guilty - the three Clark brothers know they are in danger but they don't know from where the blow will come.
Torna!Torna! · 1954
Torna!
5.51954
MovieDrama
Cousins James and Robert are in love with Susanna. When Robert and Susanna announce their engagement, James vows to ruin their happiness.
Melancholy AutumnMelancholy Autumn · 1958
Melancholy Autumn
6.91958
MovieDramaCrime
At school, Luca is falsely accused of a prank and wishes he had a father who would defend him in front of the headmaster. His father is dead, but he meets a sea captain who is willing to pretend to be his parent. Then Captain Andrea falls in love with Luca's mother, textile mill worker Maria. Before things go right, Andrea needs to deal with an ex-girlfriend and a smuggling plot.
White Slave ShipWhite Slave Ship · 1961
White Slave Ship
6.01961
MovieAdventure
The Albatross travels from England to the New World in 1675, with a number of passengers, a couple of political prisoners along with a dozen other women convicts, these to be sold into slavery on arrival. The woman activist frees the dozen of low-cast women, and they take over the ship. After a storm, the captain takes back control of his ship. Since mutiny is punishable by death in the New World, the mutineers try to reroute the course, tossing Desny and Purdom in the brig. A practical male mutineer wants to throw the women overboard to save rations, but the women free Purdom and the captain to battle the mutineers. A British warship comes to the rescue, and the captain pardons Angeli and Purdom for having saved his life.
The IntruderThe Intruder · 1955
The Intruder
7.41955
MovieDrama
A doctor saves a girl from suicide and marries her out of pity. Soon the evil man who had pushed her to the limit taking advantage of her re-enters her life. The ensuing crisis will help the newlyweds overcome their differences and start a fresh, better new life.
Aretino's Stories of the Three Lustful DaughtersAretino's Stories of the Three Lustful Daughters · 1972
Aretino's Stories of the Three Lustful Daughters
3.61972
MovieComedy
The three daughters of Madonna Violante: Nanna, Concetta Fiorenza and have only one thought, to have a good time as much as possible with men. Learning that one of the peasants of the family, Torello, is powerful, attractive, and very handsome, Concetta he brings it into the house. Meanwhile Fiorenza, believing her husband to be out of town for penance, enjoys the favors of a friar.