Nicholas Peter Conte, known professionally as Richard Conte, was an American actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1939 through the 1970s, including I'll Cry Tomorrow, Ocean's 11, and The Godfather.
Caliber 9 is a 1972 Italian noir-poliziottesco film written and directed by Fernando Di Leo and starring Gastone Moschin, Mario Adorf, Barbara Bouchet, Philippe Leroy, Frank Wolff, Luigi Pistilli, and Lionel Stander. The film takes its title from the short story collection of the same name by Giorgio Scerbanenco, and is partially based on three of its stories. The musical score was composed by Luis Enriquez Bacalov and performed by the progressive rock band Osanna.
Fernando Di Leo was an Italian film director and script writer. He made 17 films as a director and about 50 scripts from 1964 to 1985.
Contraband is a 1980 poliziotteschi film directed by Lucio Fulci.
The Italian Connection is a 1972 noir-thriller film directed and co-written by Fernando Di Leo; starring Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Francesca Romana Coluzzi, Sylva Koscina, and Cyril Cusack.
Pete, Pearl & the Pole, also known as 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York, is a 1973 Italian-American gangster film directed by Luigi Vanzi and starring Tony Anthony.
The Violent Professionals is a 1973 Italian Poliziotteschi gangster film directed by Sergio Martino. The film stars Luc Merenda who goes undercover as a getaway driver for the mob so he can wage a one-man war on crime to avenge the death of father-figure cop Gianni.
Almost Human is a 1974 Italian poliziotteschi film directed by Umberto Lenzi. This film stars Tomas Milian, Henry Silva, Ray Lovelock and Anita Strindberg.
Nick the Sting is a 1976 Italian film directed by Fernando Di Leo. It stars actor Gabriele Ferzetti.
Tony Arzenta is a 1973 Italian gangster-action film directed by Duccio Tessari. The film was commercially successful.
Shoot First, Die Later is a 1974 Italian poliziottesco-noir film directed by Fernando Di Leo. Di Leo reprises some elements of the novel Rogue Cop by William P. McGivern. Luc Merenda later starred in two other Di Leo's films, Kidnap Syndicate and Nick the Sting.
Weapons of Death is a poliziottesco film directed by Mario Caiano in 1977. It is spin-off from the Commissioner Betti Trilogy as the character of Gennarino returns from the film Violent Naples.
The Gang That Sold America is a 1979 Italian "poliziottesco"-comedy film directed by Bruno Corbucci. It is the fifth chapter in the Nico Giraldi film series starred by Tomas Milian. The Italian progressive rock band Goblin created the soundtrack for the film.
Loaded Guns is a 1975 Italian crime film written and directed by Fernando di Leo and starring Ursula Andress.
The New Godfathers is a 1979 Italian poliziottesco film directed by Alfonso Brescia.
Cry of a Prostitute is a 1974 Italian gangster film directed by Andrea Bianchi.
The Black Hand (The Birth of the Mafia) (Italian: La mano nera) is a 1973 Italian crime film written and directed by Antonio Racioppi and starring Lionel Stander, Rosanna Fratello and Michele Placido.
Lea Lander is a former German film actress who worked mainly in Italian cinema. She is a cousin of the actor Hardy Krüger.
