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Aldo Tonti
Born March 2, 1910 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Died July 7, 1988 · aged 78
Aldo Tonti (2 March 1910 – 2 July 1988) was an Italian cinematographer. Born in Rome, Tonti started his career as photographer, then entered the industry of cinema as assistant camera operator. He debuted as cinematographer in 1939, with Piccoli naufraghi by Flavio Calzavara; his first important work was Ossessione by Luchino Visconti. His works include films by Federico Fellini, King Vidor, Rich…
Known For
War and Peace · 1956War and Peace
★ 6.61956
MovieWarRomance
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Barabbas · 1961Barabbas
★ 6.91961
MovieHistoryDrama
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
The Count of Monte-Cristo · 1975The Count of Monte-Cristo
★ 6.91975
MovieAdventureDrama
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
Without Pity · 1948Without Pity
★ 5.91948
MovieDramaRomance
A struggling woman and a black American soldier fall in love in post-World War II Italy.
Nights of Cabiria · 1957Nights of Cabiria
★ 8.01957
MovieDramaComedy
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
The Treasure of San Gennaro · 1966The Treasure of San Gennaro
★ 7.41966
MovieComedyCrime
A pair of Americans want to perform the greatest robbery: the treasure of San Gennaro, in Napoli.
The Savage Innocents · 1960The Savage Innocents
★ 6.81960
MovieDramaAdventure
An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
Europa '51 · 1952Europa '51
★ 7.31952
MovieDrama
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Filmography
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War and Peace · 1956War and Peace
★ 6.61956
MovieWarRomance
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Second Unit Director of Photography
Without Pity · 1948Without Pity
★ 5.91948
MovieDramaRomance
A struggling woman and a black American soldier fall in love in post-World War II Italy.
Director of Photography
The Treasure of San Gennaro · 1966The Treasure of San Gennaro
★ 7.41966
MovieComedyCrime
A pair of Americans want to perform the greatest robbery: the treasure of San Gennaro, in Napoli.
Director of Photography
Crazy Joe · 1974Crazy Joe
★ 6.71974
MovieCrimeDrama
The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.
Director of Photography
Reflections in a Golden Eye · 1967Reflections in a Golden Eye
★ 6.51967
MovieDramaRomance
Bizarre tale of sex, betrayal, and perversion at a military post.
Director of Photography
Strange Occasion · 1976Strange Occasion
★ 5.61976
MovieRomanceComedy
Three sexy and comic episodes.
Director of Photography
Obsession · 1943Obsession
★ 7.51943
MovieCrimeDrama
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
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