Antonio MargheritiFilmography

Born:
September 19, 1930 in Rome, Italy
Occupation:
Director
Biography:
A most prolific filmmaker, Italy's Antonio Margheriti changed his name to Anthony M. Dawson and was also occasionally billed as "Anthony Daisies." Best known for his Mario Bava imitations (Horror Castle), his James Bond rip-offs (Lightning Bolt), his Disney-esque Mr. Superinvisible (1970), his Jaws...Read More

  • Tiger Joe

    Crew: Director

    Synopsis: When a pilot from the U.S. Air Force teams up with angry captives of war in Cambodia, plenty of action abounds in the form of a prison uprising. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide Read More

    1985

  • The Last Hunter

    Crew: Director

    Actors: David Warbeck, Tisa Farrow, Tony King, Bobby Rhodes, Margit Evelyn Newton

    Synopsis: In this derivative war-action film by Antonio Margheriti, both the Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now have been raided for scenes and events that were rearranged to tell the story of an American officer who treks far into North Vietnamese territory to retrieve a radio transmitter that is broadcasting Read More

    8/9/80

  • L'Umanoide

    Crew: Special Effects

    Synopsis: The steely-mouthed Jaws, a character previously featured in the James Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, receives a thinly-veiled reincarnation in this picture, rechristened Golob and again played by the inimitable Richard Kiel. With the help of several companions, including a robotic Read More

    4/11/79

  • Killer Fish

    Crew: Director

    Actors: Lee Majors, Karen Black, James Franciscus, Margaux Hemingway, Marisa Berenson

    Synopsis: In this violent, low-budget adventure, a jewel thief hides his loot in the bottom of a Brazilian lake filled with hungry piranhas. Later his avaricious gang members try to retrieve the treasure but unfortunately tend to get graphically devoured each time one of them enters the water. Putting the Read More

    1978

  • The Squeeze

    Crew: Director

    Actors: Lee Van Cleef, Karen Black, Edward Albert, Lionel Stander, Robert Alda

    Synopsis: In this crime drama a safe cracker comes out of retirement to pull off one last caper. The Germans behind the theft are planning to steal $1 million; unbeknownst to the safe cracker, they are also planning to kill him afterward. As soon as he finds out, he begins plotting his revenge. ~ Sandra Read More

    1976

  • Flesh for Frankenstein

    Crew: Cinematographer

    Actors: Joe Dallesandro, Udo Kier, Monique Van Vooren, Arno Juerging, Srdjan Zelenovic

    Synopsis: Incest, necrophilia, and Joe Dallesandro? It must be Andy Warhol. Warhol did indeed co-produce this 1973 schlock spectacular -- originally presented in 3D -- that was directed by Factory fave Paul Morrissey. Starring Udo Kier in the role of "Ze Baron," Flesh for Frankenstein is a horror story for Read More

    3/14/75

  • Là Dove non Batte il Sole

    Crew: Director

    Actors: Lee Van Cleef, Lo Lieh, Julian Ugarte, Karen Yeh

    Synopsis: Spaghetti meets chop-suey in the Italian/Spanish/Hong Kong production Blood Money. Lee VanCleef plays an adventurer in search of a treasure buried somewhere in the orient. The clues are tattooed on the backs of four lovely young ladies. This translates to lots of exposed epidermis, not to mention Read More

    1974

  • Operation Snafu

    Synopsis: Don't confuse this 1970 Italian/Yugoslav Operation Snafu with the 1962 British comedy-drama of the same name. While the earlier film boasted an engaging story and a boisterous early appearance by Sean Connery, the 1970 film is a witless mess. Even star Peter Falk fails to raise a laugh in his role Read More

    3/3/70

  • Contronatura

    Crew: Director

    1968

  • Operazione Goldman

    Crew: Director

    Actors: Anthony Eisley, Diana Lorys, Ursula Parker, Folco Lulli

    Synopsis: In this campy actioner an American operative is assigned to find the identity of those who have been monkeying with the moon rockets at Cape Kennedy. Eventually he discovers that the mastermind behind the mayhem is an insane villain with a powerful, world-wrecking laser cannon. ~ Sandra Brennan Read More

    4/22/66

  • La Freccia d'Oro

    Crew: Director

    Actors: Tab Hunter, Rossana Podestà, Umberto Melnati, Giustino Durano, Mario Feliciani

    Synopsis: Filmed in Egypt, The Golden Arrow stars yesteryear's beefcake Tab Hunter as a bold Arabian Nights bandit. He discovers that he's actually the son of a Sultan, and that his kingdom is in danger. In order to save his people and restore his throne, the Tabmeister must locate a magic golden arrow. Or Read More

    1962

  • Assignment Outer Space

    Crew: Director

    Synopsis: A huge computer-run spaceship is on a collision course with the earth. Astronauts sent to save the earth lose focus on the mission when they decide to save a sexy temptress from celibacy. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

    1961

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