Mario Morra

Editing

Mario Morra

Born January 1, 1935 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

Died October 11, 2024 · aged 89

Mario Morra (born 1935) is an Italian film editor, director and screenwriter. Born in Rome, Morra began working as an assistant editor in the early 1960s, and made his debut as film editor in 1964. He gradually established himself up as one of the most representative of his profession, very active in art films as well as in less ambitious works. In 1990 he was nominated to BAFTA Award for Best Ed…

Known For

Cinema ParadisoCinema Paradiso · 1988
Cinema Paradiso
★ 8.41988
MovieDramaRomance
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
The Battle of AlgiersThe Battle of Algiers · 1966
The Battle of Algiers
★ 7.91966
MovieDramaWar
Former petty criminal Ali la Pointe becomes a commander of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directing a guerilla insurgency against the colonial French occupation. Paratrooper commander Colonel Phillippe Mathieu, a veteran of World War II and the First Indochina War, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings.
Burn!Burn! · 1969
Burn!
★ 6.81969
MovieHistoryDrama
The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
Soldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune · 1976
Soldier of Fortune
★ 6.31976
MovieActionComedy
Medieval soldier of fortune Ettore is traveling through Europe with his partners looking for a fight where they can earn some money. When they come across a Spanish castle under siege by the French army, Ettore bides his time to determine which side is the winning one. This is at first the French, but the treatment he receives from them is unpleasant enough to make him change his mind and turn to the Spanish side. Somehow, Ettore must rally the weakened Spanish troops to battle their enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive.
Divorce Italian StyleDivorce Italian Style · 1961
Divorce Italian Style
★ 7.91961
MovieComedyCrime
Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.
Tony ArzentaTony Arzenta · 1973
Tony Arzenta
★ 6.11973
MovieActionCrime
A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications - and many bloody shootouts - ensue.
Seven Guns for the MacGregorsSeven Guns for the MacGregors · 1966
Seven Guns for the MacGregors
★ 5.41966
MovieWestern
Ranch owner MacGregor has seven sons and oldest Gregor leads his brothers to Las Mesas, a small town where they want to sell horses. They get into trouble with local people who are related with evil Santillana. After getting imprisoned and losing their horses they decide to go after Santillana's gang.
Flatfoot in EgyptFlatfoot in Egypt · 1980
Flatfoot in Egypt
★ 6.21980
MovieActionComedy
Inspector Rizzo and Marshal Caputo go to Egypt and look for Professor Cerullo, who is missing.

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