Poliziotteschi constitute a subgenre of crime and action films that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s and reached the height of their popularity in the 1970s. They are also known as polizieschi all'italiana, Euro-crime, Italo-crime, spaghetti crime films, or simply Italian crime films. Influenced by both 1970s French crime films and gritty 1960s and 1970s American cop films and vigilante films, poliziotteschi films were made amidst an atmosphere of socio-political turmoil in Italy known as Years of Lead and increasing Italian crime rates. The films generally featured graphic and brutal violence, organized crime, car chases, vigilantism, heists, gunfights, and corruption up to the highest levels. The protagonists were generally tough working class loners, willing to act outside a corrupt or overly bureaucratic system.
Amedeo Nazzari was an Italian actor. Nazzari was one of the leading figures of Italian classic cinema, often considered a local variant of the Australian–American star Errol Flynn. Although he emerged as a star during the Fascist era, Nazzari's popularity continued well into the post-war years.
Life Begins Anew is a 1945 Italian melodrama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Alida Valli, Fosco Giachetti and Eduardo De Filippo. It was the third most popular Italian film during 1945-46 after Roberto Rossellini's Rome, Open City and Partenza ore 7, a comedy always directed by Mattoli.
L'abito nero da sposa is a 1945 Italian historical drama film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Fosco Giachetti. It is based on the play The Cardinal by Louis N. Parker.
The Counterfeiters is a 1951 Italian crime film directed by Franco Rossi and starring Fosco Giachetti, Doris Duranti and Erno Crisa. It marked the directorial debut of Rossi. The film's sets and costumes were designed by the art director Gaia Romanini. It was distributed by the Italian subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Stormbound is a 1950 Italian crime melodrama film directed by Luigi Capuano and starring Constance Dowling, Andrea Checchi and Aldo Silvani. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alfredo Montori. It earned 64 million lire at the box office.
The Temptress is a 1951 crime-melodrama film directed by Antonio Leonviola and starring Anna Maria Ferrero, Michel Auclair and Michel Simon.
Giuseppe Verdi is a 1938 Italian biographical film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Fosco Giachetti, Gaby Morlay and Germana Paolieri. The film portrays the life of the composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). The casting of Giachetti as Verdi was intended to emphasise the composer's patriotism, as he had recently played patriotic roles in films such as The White Squadron. The film was made at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film is also known by the alternative title The Life of Giuseppe Verdi.
The Virtuous Bigamist is a 1956 French-Italian comedy drama film directed by Mario Soldati. It is a remake of the Italian film Four Steps in the Clouds, and like the original is co-written by Alessandro Blasetti. The other co-writers are Giuseppe Amato, Aldo De Benedetti, Piero Tellini and Cesare Zavattini.
The Brothers Karamazov is a 1947 Italian historical drama film directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and starring Fosco Giachetti, Lamberto Picasso and Mariella Lotti. It is based on the 1880 novel of the same title by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It won two Nastro d'Argento Awards, for best screenplay and for best score. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alberto Boccianti.
The Last Enemy is a 1938 Italian drama film directed by Umberto Barbaro and starring Fosco Giachetti, María Denis and Guglielmo Sinaz.
Hurricane in the Tropics is a 1939 Italian adventure film directed by Pier Luigi Faraldo and Gino Talamo and starring Fosco Giachetti, Rubi D'Alma, and Osvaldo Valenti. The film is based on a novel by Anton Giulio Majano. The film was shot at the Fert Studios in Turin, with sets designed by Ottavio Scotti.
Condemned to Hang or Flesh for the Gallows is a 1953 Italian-Spanish historical adventure film directed by Ladislao Vajda and starring Rossano Brazzi, Fosco Giachetti and Emma Penella. The film portrays the bandits of nineteenth century Andalucía. The film's art direction was by Alberto Boccianti.
Four Women is a 1947 Spanish drama film directed by Antonio del Amo and starring Fosco Giachetti and María Denis.
Another's Wife is a 1967 Spanish drama film directed by Rafael Gil and starring Martha Hyer, Analía Gadé and John Ronane.
Farewell, My Beautiful Naples is a 1946 Italian musical melodrama film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Fosco Giachetti, Vera Carmi and Clelia Matania. It is based on a 1910 play which had previously been made into a 1917 silent film of the same title. Location shooting took place around Naples, including at Pompeii, Amalfi and Capri.
The Cardinal is a 1901 historical play by the British writer Louis N. Parker. It is set in Renaissance Italy at the height of the power of the Medici Dynasty.
Four Red Roses is a 1952 Italian historical melodrama film directed by Nunzio Malasomma and starring Olga Villi, Jean-Claude Pascal and Fosco Giachetti. A melodrama, it is set during the early years of the twentieth century.
Storms or Dangerous Girl is a 1953 French-Italian melodrama film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Jean Gabin, Silvana Pampanini and Carla Del Poggio. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios of Titanus in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ottavio Scotti. Location shooting took place around Perugia where the film is set.
The Missing Treaty is a 1933 Italian mystery film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Ernesto Sabbatini, Leda Gloria and Mino Doro. It was shot at the Cines Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gastone Medin. A separate French version Le masque qui tombe was also produced.
