Tony Anthony Movies

A beautiful woman discovers a new side of her personality in this erotic drama. Kansas-born Emily Reed (Carré Otis) is an intelligent but naive young woman who has made a name for herself as a lawyer and is hired to work with businesswoman Claudia Lirones (Jacqueline Bisset), who is putting the finishing touches on a major real estate deal. Claudia brings Emily with her as she jets off to Rio De Janeiro to wrap up the sale of a resort hotel to the Chinese. When Claudia is unexpectedly called away, Emily is left in the care of James Wheeler (Mickey Rourke), an expatriate American multi-millionaire with a truly remarkable tan who is in on Claudia's deal. The Carnivale is in full swing in Rio, and James seeks to broaden Emily's horizons by introducing her to the sensual pleasures lurking all around her; James and Emily soon become involved, which complicates matters when Claudia returns. One of Wild Orchid's love scenes between Mickey Rourke and Carré Otis had to be trimmed so that the film could gain an R rating for American release (the uncut version was later released on home video); a widely circulated rumor had it that Rourke and Otis, who were living together at the time, had actually had sex while the scene was filmed, though Otis later denied it. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

In this 3-D adventure, a knock-off of Raiders of the Lost Ark, a mercenary history professor and his crack team of commandos head out to retrieve four stolen crowns said to possess the power of good and evil. It will not be an easy task as the crowns are being held by a mad cultist. The second three dimensional collaboration between Tony Anthony, Gene Quintano, and director Ferdinando Baldi, this follow-up to Comin' at Ya! was not nearly as successful as their first outing. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

In this utterly bizarre spaghetti western, the "Stranger" must cope with a wide assortment of strange villains. Through the course of the story he fights with Vikings who suddenly appear in a western ghost town; a strange Elizabethan family costumed in period clothing who live in a desert castle; and medieval knights whom he battles using machine guns, TNT, and his gun. A bizarre silver ball hangs over the melees, watching the strange goings on. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Any 1972 film starring Richard Conte was like as not produced in Italy. Despite its title, 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York is no exception to this rule. Conte and Adolfo Celi play rival Chicago gangsters, fighting tooth and tommy-gun over territorial rights. Featured in the cast are gravel-voiced Lionel Stander and easily excitable Irene Papas. All the actors involved have been better served elsewhere. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Tony (Tony Anthony) is an American living in Italy who works, when he has to, by doing stunts for Italian filmmakers. Most of the time, he entertains himself by romancing the girls, especially tourists. In this romantic tragedy, Tony simultaneously charms Lisa (Luciana Paluzzi) and Ann (Rosemary Dexter), American tourists, and they travel together around the scenic spots of Italy. He finds himself in the uncomfortable position of falling in love with both of them and then tries to leave. The girls will have none of that, however, as the two have agreed to share him, and they continue onward as amicably as before. This Italian romantic tragedy has dubbed English dialogue. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Unwise in the ways of commerce, Sr. Bertrille is gypped by crooked used car dealer Money Back Hernando (Gino Conforti). Unable to inform the Mother Superior of her folly, Sr. Bertrille turns to casino owner Carlos for help. Rather than extend her the forfeited money, Carlos elects to fight fire with fire by fleecing the fleecer. First broadcast on September 21, 1967, "Old Cars for New" was written by Searle Kramer, recycling a plot he'd previously used in several two-reel comedies. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In this extra-violent spaghetti western, a nameless, enigmatic stranger wanders into a dusty town and causes all kinds of trouble. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

In this drama, a young circus performer begins looking for his long-lost mother after his father dies. He finds the eccentric woman living alone in a big house in a small town. Her only companion is a dwarf who acts as her valet. The trouble begins when a wealthy citizen in town begins wanting the old house to give to his spoiled son. Just before the place is to be auctioned off to pay back taxes, the young son arrives and pays the debt. This angers the locals. They sic the town thug upon him and mayhem ensues. The poor hermitess is then assaulted by a drunken group of youths who suddenly show up at her house. The old woman is so frightened that she has a fatal heart attack. After she dies, the son loads her corpse into his circus truck and begins slowly driving to the town cemetery. The remorseful townsfolk follow behind. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

In this drama, a young circus aerialist must return to his family estate aster he learns that his mother is about to be evicted. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi