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Bruno Paolinelli

Born January 1, 1923 · Rome, Lazio, Italy

Died September 16, 1991 · aged 68

Bruno Paolinelli was an Italian screenwriter, producer, and director. He began his career in the 1950s, contributing to various Italian films. Notable works include I pappagalli (1955), a comedy film he directed, and Tunis Top Secret (1959), an adventure-spy film he both wrote and directed. Paolinelli's contributions to Italian cinema during the mid-20th century reflect his versatility in multipl…

Known For

La LucianaLa Luciana · 1954
La Luciana
7.01954
MovieDramaMusic
A tale of the complicated Neapolitan lives and loves of Maria and Alberto; her smuggling father Don Gennaro and some espionage.
The JackpotThe Jackpot · 1976
The Jackpot
10.01976
MovieActionCrime
A gang of robbers takes possession of a load of diamonds.. Only one of them, Mark Lemmon, is arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. But before being captured, the gangster had managed to hide the loot in a sewer. Five years later, Mackenzie, an insurer, pretending to be a mafia boss, assigns three petty criminals to arrange his escape. Once free, Lemmon finds the booty but now he has to deal with his new 'partners'.
Perils of ProbleminaPerils of Problemina · 1968
Perils of Problemina
6.21968
MovieAnimation
In a valley, two groups of little ants - the organized and efficient Red ones and the lazy and defenseless Yellow ones - go into a war.
Angels of DarknessAngels of Darkness · 1954
Angels of Darkness
3.61954
MovieDrama
When "Tamara" throws herself from the window of their brothel, her colleagues are made to realise that a new law will close down the source of their livelihood. The girls must now find honest work.
Suonno d'ammoreSuonno d'ammore · 1955
Suonno d'ammore
7.01955
MovieRomanceMusic
Alberto loves Maria, daughter of Arturo, a rich owner of boats, his love is reciprocated by the girl and has the approval of her father.
Crazy ThingsCrazy Things · 1954
Crazy Things
7.31954
MovieDramaComedy
When young Dalia is mistakenly admitted to a mental institution, she is declared sane - but by a truly mad person pretending to be a doctor. The real doctor thinks she is insane - how can she escape this madness?
Don MilaniDon Milani · 1976
Don Milani
9.01976
MovieHistoryDocumentary
I pappagalliI pappagalli · 1955
I pappagalli
5.91955
MovieComedy
Sunday is the only day off that house maids use to date the young men who cross their paths: doormen, soldiers, sailors, timid virgins and lurid husbands, or even a doctor.

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