Aldo Silvani

Acting

Aldo Silvani

Born January 21, 1891 · Turin, Italy

Died November 12, 1964 · aged 73

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aldo Silvani (21 January 1891 – 12 November 1964) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 112 films between 1934 and 1964. He was born in Turin, Italy and died in Milan, Italy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Aldo Silvani, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Ben-HurBen-Hur · 1959
Ben-Hur
7.91959
MovieHistoryDrama
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
Nights of CabiriaNights of Cabiria · 1957
Nights 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.
La StradaLa Strada · 1954
La Strada
7.91954
MovieDrama
When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
Sodom and GomorrahSodom and Gomorrah · 1962
Sodom and Gomorrah
5.31962
MovieAdventureDrama
Lot leads his people to a fertile valley adjacent to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, hotbeds of vice and corruption ruled by the merciless Queen Bera. When Lot orders a dam to be busted in order to prevent the destruction of the cities by the attacking Helamites, the queen, in gratitude, allows Lot's people to settle in Sodom. Soon, however, the veneer of civilization begins crumbling as Lot and the Hebrews become corrupted by the Sodomites.
Beat the DevilBeat the Devil · 1953
Beat the Devil
6.11953
MovieAdventureComedy
A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Noi peccatoriNoi peccatori · 1953
Noi peccatori
8.01953
MovieDrama
A man and a woman love each other, but they can’t marry because he’s ashamed of his unjustly incarcerated mother. What’s more, he loses his eyesight in an accident.
Carthage in FlamesCarthage in Flames · 1960
Carthage in Flames
5.21960
MovieDramaAction
Historical drama depicting the last of the Punic Wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage.
The Genius and the NightingaleThe Genius and the Nightingale · 1943
The Genius and the Nightingale
7.01943
MovieDrama
A biopic of soprano Maria Malibran (1808–1836). A beautiful singer, Maria Malibran, is forced to turn to the stage after her husband takes to gambling, and goes to Paris where she falls in love with a famous violinist. When her money-seeking husband reappears, the couple go to London, where they find happiness. A composer falls in love with Maria but when his affections are unrequited, he becomes broken, takes to drinking and dies.

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The Charterhouse of ParmaThe Charterhouse of Parma · 1948
The Charterhouse of Parma
6.41948
MovieDramaRomance
This adaptation of Stendhal's timeless masterpiece of French literature tells the tale of Fabrice Del Dongo (Grard Philipe) a young archibishop who gives his heart and soul to romance rather than to the Church creating upheaval in the lives of evergone around him the Countess of Sanseverine (Maria Casares) is but one of the may women who love him. In turn she incurs jealous retributions from those in high places who desire her. For his crimes Fabrice is thrown in Prison where from Crimes Fabrice is thrown in prison where form his lonely window he falls in love with his jailer s daughter and plans a daring escape she however calls his plan insane and takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again ever if his escape succeeds the Charterhouse of Parma explodes with conflicting desires man s desire form God vs. his desire for romance.

Le général Conti, gouverneur de la prison de Parme