Directing

Ettore Maria Fizzarotti

Born January 3, 1916 · Naples, Italy

Died September 10, 1985 · aged 69

Ettore Maria Fizzarotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s. Born in Naples, he was the son of director Armando Fizzarotti. Ettore began his career assisting his father and later collaborated with directors such as Vittorio Cottafavi and Raffaello Matarazzo. He…

Known For

The Golden Arrow

The Golden Arrow · 1962

The Golden Arrow

MovieAdventureFantasy

Genies help an Arabian bandit (Tab Hunter) locate a magic arrow he needs to claim heirship to the sultan's kingdom.

So In Love

So In Love · 1964

MovieMusicComedy

During his military service, the young singer Gianni Traimonti falls in love with Carla, the marshal's daughter.

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly · 1968

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

Shane’s a man come home to settle something he’d tried to forget, but has kept eating at him. His mother, father, and little sister, had been murdered for their land. Specifically an old mine the father had been working at for years with little result, but had finally struck a vein.

Lisa with the Blue Eyes

Lisa with the Blue Eyes · 1969

Lisa with the Blue Eyes

MovieComedyMusic

A university student, Mario Buongiovanni, tries to do various jobs to pay for his studies: selling encyclopedias, singing in night clubs, being a tour guide. He then became a science teacher in a female college, where he met Lisa, the daughter of a Lombard industrialist, whom he fell in love with. But Lisa's father, unfortunately, already has in mind for her a marriage with a very rich suitor ...

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa · 1969

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa

MovieRomanceMusic

Andrea falls in love with the beautiful Rosetta, but the girl's father pushes her into the arms of the rich Giorgio. Al Bano and Romina in a musicarello of extraordinary success.

It's a Woman's War

It's a Woman's War · 1971

It's a Woman's War

A girl is drafted due to a misunderstanding and this gives her the occasion to check on her boy-friend, whom she believes to be a womanizer.

Don't Ever Leave Me

Don't Ever Leave Me · 1965

Don't Ever Leave Me

MovieMusicComedy

A young singer secretly gets married since he does not want to let his fans down. After a while the gutter press make up a love story which seriously worries his young bride.

You, Your Mother, and Me

You, Your Mother, and Me · 1958

You, Your Mother, and Me

MovieComedyMusic

In 1950s Naples, a couple struggles to be together against the will of the mother-in-law. In the end, not only will they be together, but the mother-in-law-to-be, a widow, finds love as well.

Filmography

Sort

The Golden Arrow

The Golden Arrow · 1962

The Golden Arrow

MovieAdventureFantasy

Genies help an Arabian bandit (Tab Hunter) locate a magic arrow he needs to claim heirship to the sultan's kingdom.

First Assistant Director

So In Love

So In Love · 1964

MovieMusicComedy

During his military service, the young singer Gianni Traimonti falls in love with Carla, the marshal's daughter.

Director

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly · 1968

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

Shane’s a man come home to settle something he’d tried to forget, but has kept eating at him. His mother, father, and little sister, had been murdered for their land. Specifically an old mine the father had been working at for years with little result, but had finally struck a vein.

Director

Lisa with the Blue Eyes

Lisa with the Blue Eyes · 1969

Lisa with the Blue Eyes

MovieComedyMusic

A university student, Mario Buongiovanni, tries to do various jobs to pay for his studies: selling encyclopedias, singing in night clubs, being a tour guide. He then became a science teacher in a female college, where he met Lisa, the daughter of a Lombard industrialist, whom he fell in love with. But Lisa's father, unfortunately, already has in mind for her a marriage with a very rich suitor ...

Story

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa · 1969

Il suo nome è Donna Rosa

MovieRomanceMusic

Andrea falls in love with the beautiful Rosetta, but the girl's father pushes her into the arms of the rich Giorgio. Al Bano and Romina in a musicarello of extraordinary success.

Director

It's a Woman's War

It's a Woman's War · 1971

It's a Woman's War

A girl is drafted due to a misunderstanding and this gives her the occasion to check on her boy-friend, whom she believes to be a womanizer.

Director

Don't Ever Leave Me

Don't Ever Leave Me · 1965

Don't Ever Leave Me

MovieMusicComedy

A young singer secretly gets married since he does not want to let his fans down. After a while the gutter press make up a love story which seriously worries his young bride.

Director

You, Your Mother, and Me

You, Your Mother, and Me · 1958

You, Your Mother, and Me

MovieComedyMusic

In 1950s Naples, a couple struggles to be together against the will of the mother-in-law. In the end, not only will they be together, but the mother-in-law-to-be, a widow, finds love as well.

First Assistant Director

Symphony of Love

Symphony of Love · 1970

Symphony of Love

MovieComedyMusic

Al Bano and Romina bring to the big screen the unhappy love between the composer Franz Schubert and the Hungarian Countess Anna Rostkov. Al Bano sings the immortal 'Ave Maria'.

Director

Midnight of Love

Midnight of Love · 1970

Midnight of Love

Director

I'm Not Worthy of You

I'm Not Worthy of You · 1965

I'm Not Worthy of You

MovieRomanceComedy

In the sequel of "In ginocchio da te", the engagement of Gianni and Carla is threatened by Giorgio.

Director

We will get married in Capri

We will get married in Capri · 1956

We will get married in Capri

MovieMusicComedy

First Assistant Director

Sing with us

Sing with us · 1955

The old friends Nicola and Pasquale meet in the city after many years. The two, now married and with their children, try to marry their four children, but it soon becomes more difficult than expected.

First Assistant Director

Tonight I'll Throw Me

Tonight I'll Throw Me · 1967

Tonight I'll Throw Me

MovieComedyMusic

Summer Late sixties, Want to sing, Of Sun. Of golden skin from tanning. Of endless beaches. And relaxing baths. For everyone: young and old. Singles and couples. In the endless consumption of flirtation and new knowledge, the musical background goes crazy with the famous screamer. Famous personalities like Lola Falana emerge from famous people. They get confused. They are inserted between these alleged stars. But above all, they have fun like crazy ...

Director

A Sailor's Promises

A Sailor's Promises · 1958

A Sailor's Promises

MovieMusicComedy

A group of sailors usually spends their shore leave chasing after girls in the ports they dock at. This time, however, the young men will limit themselves to acting as go-betweens. They’ll devote their energies to helping bring to a successful conclusion the romance between one of their officers and the manager of a record store.

First Assistant Director

You'll See Me Returning

You'll See Me Returning · 1966

You'll See Me Returning

MovieDramaComedy

A young Italian sailor enrolled in the Italian Navy meets in Rome the Princess Liu, betrothed to a nobleman in Tokyo.

Director

Sword of the Conqueror

Sword of the Conqueror · 1961

Sword of the Conqueror

MovieHistoryAdventure

Alboino, the Lombard ruler, wants to marry the daughter of a neighboring king, but she loves another. Her father arranges the marriage to Alboino, which he believes will be beneficial to him, only to have Alboino kill him and leave Amalchi, his daughter's real love, beaten and left for dead. Amalchi recovers to lead a revolt against the murderous Alboino and reclaim his woman.

First Assistant Director

No One Can Judge Me

No One Can Judge Me · 1966

No One Can Judge Me

MovieMusicComedy

Two youths who work together in a department store love each other but also their supervisor has his eyes on the young girl.

Director

Soldati e capelloni

Soldati e capelloni · 1967

Soldati e capelloni

MovieComedyMusic

An Italian music promoter has engaged an English rock band who wear their hair short, and since it is the 1960s, people don't like them. The band and the promoter wait for the hair to grow, but in the meantime the lads are called for military service and have their hair cut again. They decide to call themselves I Galeotti (the convicts).

Director

Rome, 1585

Rome, 1585 · 1961

The leader of a gang of Spanish mercenaries falls for a beautiful princess. Thing get dicey, however, when an imprisoned leader is freed and comes calling.

Assistant Director

The Fall of Rome

The Fall of Rome · 1963

The Fall of Rome

MovieDramaHistory

After the death of Emperor Constantine in Rome, the persecutions of the Christians threaten the centurion Marco forced to become a gladiator.

First Assistant Director

Le signore

Le signore · 1960

First Assistant Director

A Free Woman

A Free Woman · 1954

MovieRomanceDrama

Liana, an architecture graduate, is about to get married until she is confronted with the fact she is sacrificing the rest of her life for a man she barely knows. So begins a series of romantic encounters in which Liana tries to find her freedom and happiness, but which will ultimately lead her to a tragic fate.

Script Supervisor

Chimera

Chimera · 1968

MovieRomanceMusic

Director