Gigi Ballista

Acting

Gigi Ballista

Born December 1, 1918 · Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Died August 2, 1980 · aged 61

Gigi Ballista (1 December 1918 – 2 August 1980) was an Italian film and television actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1961 and 1980. Born in Florence, Ballista graduated in Law, then he started working as a PR consultant in the field of advertising and industrial documentaries. He debuted as an actor at a mature age in the early 1960s with some minor roles, but his breakout came in 1966 with …

Known For

Midnight ExpressMidnight Express · 1978
Midnight Express
★ 7.41978
MovieDramaCrime
Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
The Sunday WomanThe Sunday Woman · 1975
The Sunday Woman
★ 6.51975
MovieCrimeMystery
Police commissioner Santamaria is investigating the murder of the ambiguous architect Mr. Garrone. The investigations soon drive him into the Torino's high society. Santamaria suspect Anna Carla and at the same time falls in love for her. Lello is the lover of Massimo, Anna Carla’s gay friend. He is following another direction in order to find out the truth, and his results are confusing the Policeman. But another murder happens...
Salon KittySalon Kitty · 1976
Salon Kitty
★ 5.61976
MovieDramaWar
In Nazi Germany, Kitty runs a brothel where the soldiers come to 'relax'. Recording devices have been installed by a power-hungry official who plans to use the information to blackmail and usurp Hitler. One of the girls discovers the ploy and, with the madam's help, takes on the dangerous task of exposing the conspiracy.
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.
Poker in BedPoker in Bed · 1974
Poker in Bed
★ 4.41974
MovieComedy
A poker player on a losing streak meets a beautiful young woman. He's attracted to her, but she appears to be perfectly content with her boyfriend, a somewhat wussy writer. The gambler gets the idea that if he can get this woman into bed, it will change his luck at the gambling tables.
Blume in LoveBlume in Love · 1973
Blume in Love
★ 5.91973
MovieComedyDrama
Lawyer Stephen Blume, who specializes in divorces, lives a paradoxical situation when, having his own marriage break up, is still in love with his ex-wife.
The Secret of Santa VittoriaThe Secret of Santa Vittoria · 1970
The Secret of Santa Vittoria
★ 6.91970
MovieComedyDrama
During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army.
Roma beneRoma bene · 1971
Roma bene
★ 6.01971
MovieComedy
A parade of corrupt and sleazy characters in the high society of Rome.

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No One Will Notice You're NakedNo One Will Notice You're Naked · 1971
No One Will Notice You're Naked
★ 4.91971
MovieComedy
Rosario Trapanese is determined to show he is not the typical old-fashion Sicilian. When his firm sends him to Denmark, a more sexual liberated nation than Italy, he immediately adopts the Danish "free-sexual-taboo" way of life. He meets and married Karen and succeeded to come back in Italy. Once here, he discovers Karen did a porn movie and his determination on being open minded is over. The typical Sicilian jealousy drives him crazy. Anyway, after a while, Rosario understands that what his wife did before to meet him it has not to be an issue for him. Karen confesses Rosario she signed a contract for a second movie and she could refuse only by paying a fine. The couple doesn't have enough money so they need to find a solution. And what a solution!

Silvio Borelon