Lidia Alfonsi

Acting

Lidia Alfonsi

Born April 28, 1928 · Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died September 21, 2022 · aged 94

Lydia Alfonsi, born Lidia (Parma, 27 April 1928 - Parma, 21 September 2022), was an Italian actress. An actress of great expressiveness, her name is linked above all to the golden age of television dramas in the 1960s, with works such as La Pisana; Mastro Don Gesualdo; Luisa Sanfelice and Il segreto di Luca. In 1970, she received the French critics' award for best Italian television actress. Thoug…

Known For

Life Is BeautifulLife Is Beautiful · 1997
Life Is Beautiful
8.41997
MovieComedyDrama
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Face to FaceFace to Face · 1967
Face to Face
7.01967
MovieWestern
History Professor Brad Fletcher heads west for his health, but falls in with Solomon Bennett's outlaw gang. Fascinated by their way of life, Fletcher finally takes over the gang, leading with a new 'efficient' ruthlessness.
Black SabbathBlack Sabbath · 1963
Black Sabbath
7.21963
MovieHorror
Three tales of supernatural horror include a woman plagued by threatening phone calls, a family targeted by vampiric monsters, and a deceased medium who wreaks havoc upon the living.
Open DoorsOpen Doors · 1990
Open Doors
7.21990
MovieDrama
Tommaso Scalia is a man who commits three murders: he kills his superior who sacked him, the man who replaced him and his wife. He wants a quick trial and an early execution, but an earnest, principled assistant judge looks for a way to save the murderer from being shot, because he does not belive in capital punishment.
Susanna and MeSusanna and Me · 1957
Susanna and Me
7.01957
MovieComedy
An expulsive star of a variety theatre cannot decide between the love of an honest archaeology professor and the love of an extravagant official who turns himself into a cabaret comedian in his sparetime.
Lebbra biancaLebbra bianca · 1951
Lebbra bianca
7.01951
MovieDrama
The Trojan HorseThe Trojan Horse · 1961
The Trojan Horse
5.61961
MovieHistoryAdventure
Trojan hero Aeneas battles to save his city from the Greeks, but once Troy falls, he leads the 600 survivors to Italy and founds the city of Rome.
HerculesHercules · 1958
Hercules
5.11958
MovieFantasyAdventure
In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.

Movies

Life Is BeautifulLife Is Beautiful · 1997
Life Is Beautiful
8.41997
MovieComedyDrama
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Face to FaceFace to Face · 1967
Face to Face
7.01967
MovieWestern
History Professor Brad Fletcher heads west for his health, but falls in with Solomon Bennett's outlaw gang. Fascinated by their way of life, Fletcher finally takes over the gang, leading with a new 'efficient' ruthlessness.
Black SabbathBlack Sabbath · 1963
Black Sabbath
7.21963
MovieHorror
Three tales of supernatural horror include a woman plagued by threatening phone calls, a family targeted by vampiric monsters, and a deceased medium who wreaks havoc upon the living.
Open DoorsOpen Doors · 1990
Open Doors
7.21990
MovieDrama
Tommaso Scalia is a man who commits three murders: he kills his superior who sacked him, the man who replaced him and his wife. He wants a quick trial and an early execution, but an earnest, principled assistant judge looks for a way to save the murderer from being shot, because he does not belive in capital punishment.
Susanna and MeSusanna and Me · 1957
Susanna and Me
7.01957
MovieComedy
An expulsive star of a variety theatre cannot decide between the love of an honest archaeology professor and the love of an extravagant official who turns himself into a cabaret comedian in his sparetime.
Lebbra biancaLebbra bianca · 1951
Lebbra bianca
7.01951
MovieDrama
The Trojan HorseThe Trojan Horse · 1961
The Trojan Horse
5.61961
MovieHistoryAdventure
Trojan hero Aeneas battles to save his city from the Greeks, but once Troy falls, he leads the 600 survivors to Italy and founds the city of Rome.
HerculesHercules · 1958
Hercules
5.11958
MovieFantasyAdventure
In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.
Summer NightSummer Night · 1963
Summer Night
6.31963
MovieDrama
Barcelona in the early sixties: black and white chronicle of the ups and downs in the relationship of several young couples of the Catalan bourgeoisie during the time between two Saint John's eve festivals.
Love BirdsLove Birds · 1969
Love Birds
6.51969
MovieMysteryDrama
Two couples live their erotic fantasies out until one of the women is murdered.
Una lepre con la faccia di bambinaUna lepre con la faccia di bambina
Una lepre con la faccia di bambina
10.0
Movie
Morgan, the PirateMorgan, the Pirate · 1960
Morgan, the Pirate
5.91960
MovieAdventure
A Welsh pirate raids up and down the Caribbean, battling the Spanish, the English and other pirates.
The LawThe Law · 1959
The Law
5.91959
MovieDramaCrime
A gorgeous housekeeper turns the tables on the men in a small Mediterranean coastal town by using their own vicious drinking game.
The Loves of HerculesThe Loves of Hercules · 1960
The Loves of Hercules
3.51960
MovieAdventureFantasy
Hercules decides to avenge the death of his wife, murdered at the hands of Éurito, king of Ecalia, but everything is a plot of an ambitious courtier. Hercules ends up falling in love with Deyanira, who is now a good queen.
Lady DynamiteLady Dynamite · 1973
Lady Dynamite
6.81973
MovieCrime
Donna Costanza is married to a New Jersey mafia boss. During their 10 year wedding anniversary party he is shot and killed. His dying words to her are "Giarratana from Palermo". Costanza takes a trip to Palermo in order to avenge the death of her husband. Her target is Don Giarratana, a dangerous and influential Italian politician.
The DolphinsThe Dolphins · 1960
The Dolphins
6.61960
MovieDrama
An acid portrait of Italian youth at the time, I DELFINI follows a dreary season of discontent and viciousness in the lives of a thoroughly unpleasant group of mostly rich youngsters in a small Adriatic coast city.
The Strange NightThe Strange Night · 1967
The Strange Night
5.41967
MovieDrama
Aldo, a middle class family man decides to enjoy his last night alone while his family is away on vacation. He meets a pretty girl and takes her to his home. While he is in the kitchen preparing drinks, a shot goes off.
Messalina Against the Son of HerculesMessalina Against the Son of Hercules · 1964
Messalina Against the Son of Hercules
6.21964
MovieDramaAdventure
While fighting in Britain, Roman forces commanded by Caligula capture the noble warrior, Glaucus. Seeing in him gladiator material, Caligula takes Glaucus back to Rome along with other hostages including Glaucus's girlfriend, Ena. A man seeking to restore the Roman Republic then assassinates Caligula after which Claudius is proclaimed emperor. Messalina -- Claudius's beautiful but evil wife -- then maneuvers to replace Claudius with her lover, Silio. She forces Glaucus to help her in this quest by threatening to harm the enslaved Ena. Written by dinky-4 of Minneapolis
Violence and LoveViolence and Love · 1965
Violence and Love
10.01965
Movie
The nature of love and marriage is studied in two episodes.
A Man for BurningA Man for Burning · 1962
A Man for Burning
5.61962
MovieDrama
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
Manos suciasManos sucias · 1957
Manos sucias
6.51957
MovieDrama
Miguel is a truck driver who dreams of owning a service station. To raise money he agrees to sabotage a truck of his boss' rival, which results in the death of its driver. Miguel gets his station but is haunted by what he did to obtain it.
L'amore è come il soleL'amore è come il sole · 1969
L'amore è come il sole
7.01969
Movie

TV Shows

Der BergdoktorDer Bergdoktor · 1992
Der Bergdoktor
5.31992
SeriesFamilyDrama
Der Bergdoktor is a German-Austrian medical drama television series, broadcast in 96 episodes between 1992 and 1997.
Mastro Don GesualdoMastro Don Gesualdo · 1964
Mastro Don Gesualdo
7.01964
SeriesDrama
Il segreto di LucaIl segreto di Luca · 1969
Il segreto di Luca
1969
SeriesDrama
After many years in prison, Luca Sabatini returns to his home village in Abruzzo in 1946. At the same time, party official Andrea Cipriani, who had to leave Italy during the war but is now welcomed back as a hero, also arrives. Andrea is the son of Luca's best friend. Luca's conviction was the first traumatic experience of his life. He is therefore determined to solve the mystery of why Luca did not defend himself at all during his trial, despite his innocence.
Vita di MichelangeloVita di Michelangelo · 1964
Vita di Michelangelo
7.01964
SeriesDrama
A mini series about the great artist's life.