Mario Amendola

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Mario Amendola

Born December 8, 1910 · Recco, Liguria, Italia

Died December 22, 1993 · aged 83

Mario Natalino Concetto Amendola (8 December 1910 – 22 December 1993) was an Italian screenwriter, film director and dramatist. Amendola was born in Recco, which is located in Genova to parents from Rome. He began his career on stage in 1931 as a writer for avanspettacolo shows. During that time, he wrote dialogue for Erminio Macario, Totò and more. He ended this profession and moved to cinema in…

Known For

Who Finds a Friend Finds a TreasureWho Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure · 1981
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
★ 6.91981
MovieActionAdventure
Alan gets a map to some war treasure which the Japanese army left behind on a small Pacific island at the end of World War II. But some gangsters try to steal the map from him and so he hides on Charlie's boat which just leaves the harbor. He manipulates the ship's compass so that Charlie is not aware that he is sailing to the treasure island. But when they step on the island, they discover that it is not as abandoned as they believed: there are some natives - and a Japanese soldier still defending the treasure
The Great SilenceThe Great Silence · 1968
The Great Silence
★ 7.51968
MovieWesternDrama
A mute gunslinger fights in the defense of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow, against a group of ruthless bounty hunters.
Banana JoeBanana Joe · 1982
Banana Joe
★ 6.71982
MovieActionComedy
Island farmer Banana Joe helps the local community by trading his bananas for goods. When gangsters arrive with plans to construct a banana processing plant, Joe kicks them out, but the mob boss discovers that Joe is operating without a license. After the mob tips off the authorities and Joe's boat is impounded, he ventures into a big city for the first time to seek help.
I Protect Myself Against My EnemiesI Protect Myself Against My Enemies · 1968
I Protect Myself Against My Enemies
★ 6.01968
MovieWestern
A major of the dissolved southern army gives a dollar to a young cowboy, Alan Burton, telling him that there are two other similar dollars with different figures on them; the three numbers combined show the spot where the Confederate's treasure is hidden. A number of people get involved including a gang leader and Alan's sidekick, Hondo.
Thieves and RobbersThieves and Robbers · 1983
Thieves and Robbers
★ 6.11983
MovieActionComedy
A Lothario, in trouble for fooling around with a Senator's wife, becomes an unwitting witness to a mob murder. Police Lieutenant Parker tries to solve the case in enough time to take his long-suffering family on vacation.
Three Tigers Against Three TigersThree Tigers Against Three Tigers · 1977
Three Tigers Against Three Tigers
★ 5.11977
MovieComedy
Don Cimbolano - a priest in a small town. Oscar - a offender escaped from prison. Philip - attorney loser. They don't lose heart and find ways out of the most incredible situations.
Rimini RiminiRimini Rimini · 1987
Rimini Rimini
★ 4.81987
MovieComedy
Funny, entertaining comedy with a few storylines. All of them have one thing in common - a resort town of Rimini in Italy.
The Story of Romance and KnifeThe Story of Romance and Knife · 1971
The Story of Romance and Knife
★ 5.71971
MovieComedyDrama
The story of fish-monger Nino of Rione Borgo. Nino is in love with Rosa but he always manages to postpone their wedding.

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