14.11.2014 - Trevi Cinema, Rome Guests: George Hilton, Enzo G. Castellari & Sergio Martino Host: Fabio Micolano CSC Recording Directed by Silvia Tarquini From Uruguay, to Argentina, to Italy, veteran genre actor George Hilton breezes through his life story during a particularly informal night at the Trevi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlVlfjeIbmk&t=1991s Locandina (autographed by George Hilton)
Month: October 2016
The Kid From Ebalus/Il Ragazzo di Ebalus (1984)
The following post is a translation of this webpage - all credit to the original author Domenico Ottaviano Jr. 1984: Gargano once again becomes a film set. After important features like "Ecce Homo" by Sabel, or "La Legge" by Jules Dassin with a young Lollobrigida, and Gargano's very own assistant to Federico Fellini, Ferrucio Castronuovo, … Continue reading The Kid From Ebalus/Il Ragazzo di Ebalus (1984)
The Mistake/Lo Sgarro (1962)
Paolo returns to his village after a long spell away in the army only to find the area under the control of a criminal gang, headed by Don. Antonio. Initially outraged by what he sees, with corruption in the cattle markets all around him, the lure of money soon draws him in, and it's not … Continue reading The Mistake/Lo Sgarro (1962)
Sicily, As Seen By Damiano Damiani (2005)
Produced in 2005, this hour-long documentary follows director Damiano Damiani across Sicily, revisiting locations and interviewing locals, asking them how much the Mafia's influence has changed in the twenty years since he last shot a film there. Opinions vary, but all are agreed that it was Damiani's films which helped shine a spotlight on the … Continue reading Sicily, As Seen By Damiano Damiani (2005)
Graziano Mesina, the Sardinian Scarlet Pimpernel
A wanted poster offering a 10 million lira reward to anyone who can assist in his capture The following post is a translation of the Italian Wikipedia page for Graziano Mesina which you can find here. All credit to the original author/s. Later updates and most of the photos come from the Sardinian newspaper L'Unione … Continue reading Graziano Mesina, the Sardinian Scarlet Pimpernel
The King of Poggioreale/Il Re di Poggioreale (1961)
Director Duilio Coletti gives us his interpretation of the life and times of one of Naples' more interesting underworld figures; Giuseppe 'Peppino' Navarra, alias The King of Poggioreale. In a role originally intended for Rod Steiger, Ernest Borgnine made an early stop-off in Italy, just as 'Hollywood on the Tiber' was in its golden years, … Continue reading The King of Poggioreale/Il Re di Poggioreale (1961)
Giuseppe ‘Peppino’ Navarra
The following post is a translation of this webpage: The King of Poggioreale, originally known as Giuseppe Navarra, is a personality who rose to fame in Naples during the second world war and in the years that followed. His adventures have inspired newspaper articles, books, and even film screenplays. We spoke to someone who knew … Continue reading Giuseppe ‘Peppino’ Navarra
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