Giuseppe Rinaldi

Acting

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Born — Died

1919-09-14 — 2007-12-15

Place of birth

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Known for

Acting

Credits

34 titles

Known for

The Conformist poster
7.6

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

The Conformist

1971

Godzilla poster
6.8

A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).

Godzilla

1977

The Tempter poster
5.2

A young writer is invited to stay in a religious hostel run by a sinister, manipulative nun who plays deadly psychological games with the inhabitants.

The Tempter

1974

Mr. Rossi's Dreams poster
6.8

At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Mr. Rossi's Dreams

1977

The Rape of the Sabine poster
6.0

Ernesto is the teacher of the village, he is married and he is dominated by his wife. He has the passion of the theatre and he has written a drama in verse named "Il ratto delle Sabine". Unfortunately he has only an admirer and she is their servant Rosina. When the touring company of Prof. Tromboni arrives in the village, Ernesto decides to let them perform his play, though anonymously. So the day arrives and the theatre is sadly empty. But when the news that the author is the teacher spreads far and wide...

The Rape of the Sabine

1945

Chung Kuo-Cina poster
6.5

A documentary on China, concentrating mainly on the faces of the people, filmed in the areas they were allowed to visit. The 220-minute version consists of three parts. The first part, taken around Beijing, includes a cotton factory, older sections of the city, and a clinic where a Caesarean operation is performed using acupuncture. The middle part visits the Red Flag canal and a collective farm in Henan, as well as the old city of Suzhou. The final part shows the port and industries of Shanghai and ends with a stage presentation by Chinese acrobats.

Chung Kuo-Cina

1972

Film credits

1980s · 3 titles

1970s · 7 titles

The Conformist poster
7.6

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

The Conformist

1971

Godzilla poster
6.8

A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).

Godzilla

1977

The Tempter poster
5.2

A young writer is invited to stay in a religious hostel run by a sinister, manipulative nun who plays deadly psychological games with the inhabitants.

The Tempter

1974

Mr. Rossi's Dreams poster
6.8

At the end of another week of work Rossi returns home with the intention of enjoying a quiet and peaceful weekend. He lives with Gastone, his dog-friend,who, after a week of loneliness, can't wait to go out, for instance to the movies, and have fun. Gastone as a matter of fact is a passionate fan of movies, television and heroes' books. He always compares Rossi with them and nags with a petulant : "Rossi, Rossi, if you only were...braver, stronger, richer...". His continuous complaints push Rossi to identify himself with those heroes; throughout the film we will meet Rossi-Tarzan, Rossi-Astronaut, Rossi-Sherlock Holmes, Rossi-Zorro, Rossi-Hollywood actor, Rossi-scientist, Rossi-Lancelot, Rossi-Aladdin. Eight fantastic adventures in which Rossi, along with faithful Gastone, relishes the joy of being a hero.

Mr. Rossi's Dreams

1977

Chung Kuo: China poster
7.3

A sweeping documentary explores China through its people, showcasing life in Beijing's old city and a bustling cotton factory, a collective farm in Henan, the historic city of Suzhou, and the industrial port of Shanghai, culminating in a vibrant acrobatic performance.

Chung Kuo: China

1972

This Violent World poster
6.4

An attempted exposé of worldly violence using various scenes of graphic human and animal behaviors.

This Violent World

1976

A Pocketful of Chestnuts poster
5.5

A TV producer cultivates a somewhat reserved and protective young woman after interviewing her for one of his programs.

A Pocketful of Chestnuts

1970

1940s · 14 titles

The Rape of the Sabine poster
6.0

Ernesto is the teacher of the village, he is married and he is dominated by his wife. He has the passion of the theatre and he has written a drama in verse named "Il ratto delle Sabine". Unfortunately he has only an admirer and she is their servant Rosina. When the touring company of Prof. Tromboni arrives in the village, Ernesto decides to let them perform his play, though anonymously. So the day arrives and the theatre is sadly empty. But when the news that the author is the teacher spreads far and wide...

The Rape of the Sabine

1945

Turbamento poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Turbamento

1942

This Wine of Love poster
5.7

Nemorino is hopelessly in love with Adina but she is attracted to a dashing captain.

This Wine of Love

1947

Emigrantes poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Emigrantes

1948

The Knight of Kruja poster
10.0

Young Italian journalist Stefano Andriani travels to Albania, where he falls in love with Eliana, a local girl, and she with him. One day, Andriani comes across the tribal chief Hasslan Haidar, an opponent of King Zog's regime, wounded by the royal guards. He saves him, taking him to his village, and makes a "blood pact" with him, which makes them brothers. Later, the journalist accidentally discovers that the tribal chief is Eliana's brother, and he must therefore give up his plans for marriage. In addition, the chief of police in Tirana tries to exploit the situation to turn Hasslan against Andriani. The arrival of Italian troops, who conquer Albania, resolves everything and allows the misunderstanding to be cleared up.

The Knight of Kruja

1940

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sangue a Ca' Foscari

1947

The Prisoner of Santa Cruz poster
9.0

A sea captain forbids his daughter to marry the man whose father he had killed many years before.

The Prisoner of Santa Cruz

1941

La bocca sulla strada poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

La bocca sulla strada

1941

L'elisir d'amore poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

L'elisir d'amore

1941

La prima donna che passa poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

La prima donna che passa

1940

No artwork available
7.0

Paola (Tito Gobbi) is a successful, but lonely and aging opera singer in post-war Italy. His thoughts flash back to Florence in the days when he was a struggling student, and of his romance with the beautiful Claritta (Maria Mereader). Their eventual separation through a misunderstanding has resulted in a life of loneliness for both.

Musica proibita

1942

Dopo divorzieremo poster
6.0

Grace Peterson works in department stores "Tutto per Tutti", along with many other young people. His employment contract entitling them to live in a boarding house built specifically for them by the company but on the other hand, forbid them not fall in love or marry under threat of dismissal. Still, Grace falls for Phil Golder, a violinist penniless. The director of the residence will notice and the best friend of the girl impersonate violinist girlfriend to try to save Grace dismissal.

Dopo divorzieremo

1940

Addio, amore! poster
7.0

Naples, 1880. Two young sisters from a noble family, after losing their parents, get taken in by a friend of their family.

Addio, amore!

1943

Oro nero poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Oro nero

1942

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