Mario Maffei
Mario Maffei was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor whose career spanned over five decades. He began his career as an assistant director in 1936, working on the film Pioggia d'estate directed by Mario Monicelli. During World War II, Maffei focused on documentary filmmaking, returning to fiction films post-war. He made his acting debut in 1947 with roles in Tombolo, paradiso nero and Le avventure di Pinocchio. Between 1963 and 1969, Maffei directed three feature films and a series of short films. His directorial debut was an adaptation of Alessandro Manzoni's novel I promessi sposi in 1964. Maffei's work is noted for its versatility, encompassing roles as a director, screenwriter, and actor, contributing significantly to Italian cinema.
Filmography
Rossini! Rossini!
as Morandi
Rossini! Rossini!
as Morandi
Big Deal on Madonna Street 20 Years Later
as Meccanico
Big Deal on Madonna Street 20 Years Later
as Meccanico
An Average Little Man
An Average Little Man
The Assassination of Matteotti
as Emilio De Bono
The Assassination of Matteotti
as Emilio De Bono
The Spy with Ten Faces
as Duke Robin
The Spy with Ten Faces
as Duke Robin
Tombolo
Tombolo