The Mercenary 1968 PG, 105 min. Genre: Western
Director: Sergio Corbucci Cast: Franco Nero, Tony Musante, Jack Palance, Giovanna Ralli, Eduardo Fajardo, Bruno Corazzari, Remo de Angelis, Franco Giacobini, Lorenzo Robledo, Alvaro de Luna
A mercenary (Franco Nero) battles his nemesis (Jack Palance) as he aids peasants in the Mexican revolution.
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Towards Evening 1991 N/R, 97 min. Genre: Foreign / Comedy / Drama
Director: Francesca Archibugi Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Sandrine Bonnaire, Zoe Incrocci, Giorgio Tirabassi, Victor Cavallo, Veronica Lazar, Lara Pranzoni, Paolo Panelli, Giovanna Ralli, Gisella Burinato, Pupo De Luca, Dante Biagioni
Widowed Professor Bruschi (Marcello Mastroianni) is a Communist living an orderly life. But chaos enters the professor's quiet world when his four-year-old granddaughter (Lara Pranzoni) is dropped off on his doorstep. Not only must the professor deal with the toddler, his son's (Giorgio Tirabassi) ex- lover, Stella (Sandrine Bonnaire), joins the household, and with her arrival comes a destructive influence. For a short time the professor's life changes, but nothing lasts forever.
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Warriors Five 1962 N/R, 91 min. Genre: Action
Director: Leopoldo Savona Cast: Jack Palance, Giovanna Ralli, Serge Reggiani, Folco Lulli, Venantino Venantini, Franco Balducci, Miha Baloh
It's World War II, and Jack Palance is a paratrooper dropped behind German lines for an espionage job. But, he's captured, only to escape with four Italian prisoners, who help him blow up a bridge. Dubbed in English.
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? 1966 N/R, 115 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Blake Edwards Cast: James Coburn, Dick Shawn, Sergio Fantoni, Aldo Ray, Harry Morgan, Carroll O'Connor, Giovanna Ralli, Leon Askin, Jay Novello, Kurt Kreuger, Rico Cattani, Vito Scotti, William Bryant, Johnny Seven, Art Lewis
During the 1943 Allied invasion of Italy, American soldiers–Capt. Cash (Dick Shawn) and Lt. Christian (James Coburn)–are ordered to invade a strategic town in Italy. The Italian soldiers agree to surrender IF they can first hold the annual soccer game and wine festival. The deal is made. There is aerial reconnaissance, but those viewing from the planes see the celebration and believe it is a battle in progress. American and German soldiers arrive on the scene, and they are greeted by the drunken troops enjoying a wild party.
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| 1. Deadfall (1968)
2. The Mercenary (1968)
3. Towards Evening (1991)
4. Warriors Five (1962)
5. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)
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