Production

Fausto Saraceni

Born August 1, 1920 · Rome, Italy

Died June 21, 2000 · aged 79

No biography available.

Known For

ComplexesComplexes · 1965
Complexes
★ 7.01965
MovieComedy
In the first episode, Quirino tries to conquer co-worker Gabriella. In the second episode, Prof. Beozi ends up in a raid of the police in a local for homosexuals when trying to avoid a scandal. In the third episode, Guglielmo passes all tests in order to become reader of the television news brilliantly, although the commission works with all subtleness's to exclude him.
The Girl with a PistolThe Girl with a Pistol · 1968
The Girl with a Pistol
★ 6.91968
MovieComedy
A Sicilian woman is dishonored by her lover, then goes to London with a pistol intending to murder him.
The Two MissionariesThe Two Missionaries · 1974
The Two Missionaries
★ 6.51974
MovieActionAdventure
Two missionaries come into conflict with the authorities when they turn their missionary into a parrot farm. The Bishop of Maracaibo calls them his 'black sheep' and the Monsignore has been called to check on their behavior. Like usual, our heroes help the poor to defend themselves and provoke some funny fist fights in the process.
The Garden of the Finzi-ContinisThe Garden of the Finzi-Continis · 1970
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
★ 7.01970
MovieDramaHistory
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
How, When, and with WhomHow, When, and with Whom · 1969
How, When, and with Whom
★ 8.01969
MovieRomance
Paola, wife of a wealthy Turinese industrialist, meets Alberto, a friend of her husband, who emigrated to Argentina and has returned for business reasons. After a few days, Alberto confesses his love to Paola, but she resists. However, during a vacation in Sardinia, having waited in vain for the arrival of her husband, she gives in to Alberto's wishes.
Professor Kranz german in GermanyProfessor Kranz german in Germany · 1978
Professor Kranz german in Germany
★ 5.21978
MovieComedy
The story of a German scientist/stage magician eking out a miserly life in Rio de Janeiro's favelas until getting involved in an improbable kidnapping and ransom plot.
The DollsThe Dolls · 1965
The Dolls
★ 5.31965
MovieComedyRomance
This semi-amusing sex (romance) comedy has four separate stories: "The Telephone Call", written by Rodolfo Sonego, directed by Dino Risi. "A Treatise on Eugenics", written by Tullio Pinelli from a story by Luciano Salce and Steno, directed by Luigi Comencini. "The Soup", written by Rodolfo Sonego and Luigi Magni, directed by Franco Rossi. "Monsignor Cupid", written by Leo Benvenuti and Piero de Bernardi from a story by Boccaccio, directed by Mauro Bolognini.
The Scopone GameThe Scopone Game · 1972
The Scopone Game
★ 7.41972
MovieComedyDrama
An aging American millionairess journeys to Rome each year with her chauffeur George to play the card game scopone with destitute Peppino and his wife Antonia.

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The CouplesThe Couples · 1970
The Couples
★ 6.91970
MovieComedy
Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.

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