Marco Mariani Movies
- 1972
Death Smiles on a Murderer (La Morte ha Sorriso All'Assassino) is a grotesque yarn starring the equally grotesque Klaus Kinski. The murderer of the title thinks he's gotten off scott free. But, no, someone has been dabbling in Things Man Was Not Meant to Know, and soon the murder victims have been brought back to life. Ewa Aulin, star of the controversal 1968 comedy Candy, also appears. Death Smiles on a Murderer was directed, written and photographed by the prolific Aristide Massaccesi, also known as Joe D'Amato. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1968
When Confederate Army regulars take to robbery and murder, a bounty hunter masquerades as a Southern sympathizer to join the renegades. Led by Colonel Blake (Guy Madison), the group terrorizes the border between Texas and Mexico, striking fear into the hearts of people in both countries. Stuart (Ed Byrnes) risks his life by joining up with the gang in order to bring the killers to justice and collect on the reward money in this violent spaghetti western ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Edward Byrnes, Guy Madison, (more)
- 1967
Set in Italy during WW I, this war drama centers on the off-beat relationship between a Bavarian general an a peasant girl after they both end up captured by a bungling Italian soldier. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Virna Lisi, Rod Steiger, (more)
Gilbert Roland and Edd "Kookie" Byrnes star in this spaghetti western. Bounty hunter George Hilton is dispatched to track down a wily criminal. Hilton decides to wait until the crook leads him to a fortune in buried gold; at that point, the so-called hero intends to stake his own claim. Naturally, not everything works out as planned. Go Kill & Come Back features a Francesco De Masi musical score. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Edward Byrnes, Gilbert Roland, (more)
- 1963
In this fantasy, Hercules and Ulysses end up marooned on an island when they lose a battle with a sea monster. On the island Hercules kills a lion with his hands and winds up being mistaken for Samson. To prove that he is really Hercules, he must battle with the real Samson. They grunt, groan, and draw some blood before the fight is called a draw. Later the three team up and defeat the Philistines. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Morris, Richard Lloyd, (more)
- 1961
In this amusing look at the petty deceits of everyday life, Marcello Mastroianni shines as wealthy antique dealer Nello Poletti, a man with every comfort money can buy. One day, however, Poletti is falsely accused of murdering his former mistress (Micheline Presle), who set him up in a life of luxury only to be cast aside in favor of a younger woman (Cristina Gajoni). The evidence seems overwhelming, and Poletti is sent to jail, where he reflects on his shameful life of deceit in pursuit of wealth. Overcome by guilt, Poletti decides to confess, only to discover that the real killer -- a spurned lover -- has already been apprehended. Once he is off the hook, Poletti returns to his original pattern of fast cars and fast women, even jokingly referring to himself as "The Assassin," and proving that he has learned absolutely nothing from his ordeal. The story is fairly predictable, but is never less than entertaining, thanks to a clever screenplay by director Elio Petri, Tonino Guerra, Pasquale Festa Campanile, and Massimo Franciosa. Petri (making his directorial debut) gets the most out of his talented cast, particularly Mastroianni, and there are some nice supporting turns by veteran character actors Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi, and Enrico Maria Salerno. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Starring:
- Micheline Presle
