Cast: Giancarlo Giannini

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Jennifer O'Neill · Laura Antonelli · Marc Porel

Synopsis The Innocent (1976) unfolds within the societal strata familiar to Visconti, albeit set in the 1890s, a decade preceding his birth. This cinematic masterpiece served as Visconti's final work, as he passed away during the film's editing phase. The narrative...

Direction Lina Wertmuller

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Fernando Rey · Shirley Stoler · Elena Fiore

Synopsis Pasqualino: Seven Beauties (1975) follows the journey of Pasqualino, an ordinary Italian man who flees from his military duties during World War II. Captured by the Germans, he is sent to a prison camp where he employs various strategies to...

Direction Lina Wertmuller

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Mariangela Melato · Eros Pagni · Pina Cei

Synopsis Love and Anarchy (1973) is set in 1930s Italy, where a melancholic, freckled peasant named Tonino journeys to Rome with a mission to eliminate Mussolini. With anarchist ties, Tonino's local contact is Salome, a vibrant flapper and well-known figure at...

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Dakota Fanning · Christopher Walken · Radha Mitchell

Synopsis Man on Fire (2004) follows the story of a disillusioned former government operative, portrayed by Denzel Washington, who finds himself in Mexico City. Initially hesitant, he accepts a mission to safeguard a young girl (Dakota Fanning) whose family is targeted...

Direction Lina Wertmuller

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Mariangela Melato · Agostina Belli · Turi Ferro

Synopsis The Seduction of Mimi (1972) follows the journey of Mimi, a Sicilian dockworker who faces unemployment after casting a vote against a Mafia-backed candidate, believing his ballot to be anonymous. Compelled to leave his wife behind, Mimi relocates to Turin,...

Direction Lina Wertmuller

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Mariangela Melato · Riccardo Salvino · Isa Danieli

Synopsis Swept Away (1974) follows the tale of Raffaella, a wealthy woman, and her companions who charter a yacht to explore the Mediterranean Sea during the summer months. The sailor, Gennarino, a communist with a strong dislike for Raffaella, is tasked...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Anthony Quinn · Anna Magnani · Hardy Krüger · Virna Lisi

Synopsis The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969) follows the story of Bombolini, a seemingly insignificant and alcoholic resident of the small Italian town of Santa Vittoria during the final days of World War II. When news of the Fascist government's surrender...

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Daniel Craig · Eva Green · Mads Mikkelsen · Jeffrey Wright

Synopsis Casino Royale (2006) introduces James Bond's inaugural mission as a 007 agent, sending him to Madagascar to surveil a terrorist named Mollaka. When the operation goes awry, Bond takes it upon himself to pursue the remaining members of the terrorist...

Direction Luke Davies · David Michôd · George Clooney · Grant Heslov

Cast George Clooney · Christopher Abbott · Kyle Chandler · Martin Delaney

Synopsis Catch-22 (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a six-episode limited series that brings Joseph Heller's iconic novel to life, set against the backdrop of World War II from 1942 to 1944. The narrative centers around Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air...

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Alain Delon · Sonia Petrovna · Giancarlo Giannini · Lea Massari

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Giancarlo Giannini · Mel Ferrer · Karl Heinz von Hassel

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Fanny Ardant · Stefania Sandrelli · Vittorio Gassman · Giancarlo Giannini

Synopsis The Dinner (1998) unfolds over the course of an evening at a bustling Italian restaurant, where the amiable and easy-going Flora serves as the host. Throughout the night, a diverse array of middle-class patrons—ranging from large groups to solo diners,...

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Anna Falchi · Massimo Ghini · Lina Sastri

Synopsis Celluloid (1997) delves into the arduous production of Roberto Rossellini's iconic film 'Roma, città aperta (1946)', set against the backdrop of a Rome still reeling from the aftermath of World War II. The narrative explores the challenges and triumphs encountered...

Direction Giuseppe Ferrara

Cast Michele Placido · Anna Bonaiuto · Giancarlo Giannini · Paolo De Giorgio

Synopsis Giovanni Falcone (1993) chronicles the creation of the pioneering "anti-mafia judges pool" in the 1980s at the Palermo Courthouse, Sicily, amidst a brutal decade-long conflict between two mafia families vying for dominance in illicit activities. The film focuses on the...

Direction Martin Scorsese · Francis Ford Coppola · Woody Allen

Cast Nick Nolte · Rosanna Arquette · Steve Buscemi · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis New York Stories (1989) is an anthology film that weaves together three distinct narratives, each directed by a renowned filmmaker and set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. The first tale, "Life Lessons," directed by Martin Scorsese, delves...

Direction Lina Wertmuller

Cast Sophia Loren · Marcello Mastroianni · Giancarlo Giannini · Turi Ferro

Direction Francesca Archibugi

Cast Claudio Marmugi · Annalisa Arena · Marius Bizau · Andrea Bosca

Direction Renzo Martinelli

Cast Donald Sutherland · Giancarlo Giannini · Stefania Rocca · F. Murray Abraham

Synopsis Five Moons Plaza (2003) follows the story of an unsuspecting judge who receives an enigmatic package, catapulting him into a dangerous labyrinth of political deception. As hidden secrets are forced into the open and forgotten ghosts resurface, a layer of...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Julianne Moore · Gary Oldman · Ray Liotta

Synopsis Hannibal (2001) picks up a decade after Dr. Hannibal Lecter's daring escape from confinement. FBI Agent Clarice Starling, who once sought Lecter's insights into the mind of a serial killer, is still haunted by their interactions. Meanwhile, Lecter is living...

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Neri Marcorè · Giancarlo Giannini · Vanessa Incontrada · Nino D'Angelo