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Giancarlo Badessi
★ Acting

Giancarlo Badessi

1928 – 2011 · Lecco, Lombardy, Italy · Active 1967–2009

Giancarlo Badessi, born in 1928 in Lecco, Italy, transitioned from a career in accounting to acting almost at 40, marking his debut in theater. He became a familiar face in Italian cinema, often embodying complex characters in films like What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (1974) and Salon Kitty (1976). Badessi's work in The Grand Duel (1972) and Night of the Serpent (1969) further solidified his presence in the exploitation genre, showcasing his ability to navigate the gritty narratives that define cult cinema. His performances resonate within the realms of giallo and grindhouse, making him a significant figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Innocence and Desire

Innocence and Desire

1974 ★ 4.8
as il rettore

A young seminarian is back to his family to reflect on the sincerity of his mystical vocation. Here, in a pleasant Sicilian province, he has to face several sexual temptations, even encouraged by his grandfather Don Salvatore, who suffers from satyriasis. When the grandfather dies, Carmela, his young stepmother, will definitively discourage the seminarian from his religious intentions.

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Filmography

42 credits
2000s 1 credit
1980s 2 credits
1982
Tiger Joe as Bronski
Movie ★ 5.8
1980
Action as Gay Man in Sauna
Movie ★ 4.6
1970s 30 credits
1979
Caligula as Claudius
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
The Son of the Sheik as Barnas, il mediatore
Movie ★ 5.9
1977
A Man Called Magnum as Attorney Cerullo
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
The Swindle as Barrufaldi
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
Black Journal as Lisa's Friend
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
Salon Kitty as Nazi Official with a Bread Penis
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
Povero Cristo as Theatre Director / Erode
Movie ★ 7.5
1976
Movie ★ 7.6
1976
Hit Squad as Maniac
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
How to Kill a Judge as Onorevole Derrasi
Movie ★ 7.3
1975
Movie ★ 4.9
1975
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Silent Action as Vittorio Chiarotti
Movie ★ 5.4
1974
The Profiteer as Priest
Movie ★ 6.0
1974
Vermisat as Medico del pronto soccorso
Movie ★ 3.3
1974
Movie ★ 4.7
1974
What Have They Done to Your Daughters? as Paglia's Lawyer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1974
Il trafficone as sindaco in Versilia
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 10.0
1972
The Grand Duel as Blindfolded Innkeeper
Movie ★ 6.0
1972
Aretino's Blue Stories as Il precettore
Movie ★ 4.3
1972
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 6.7
1972
Great Treasure Hunt as General El Supremo
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 6.8
1971
Roma bene as Rossi
Movie ★ 6.0
1970
Movie ★ 5.6
1960s 8 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.0
1969
Movie ★ 5.7
1969
Tepepa as Sergeant
Movie ★ 6.5
1969
Coup D'Etat as Man offering party
Movie ★ 7.8
1969
Movie ★ 6.4
1968
Movie ★ 7.3
1968
Ace High as Man with Moustache Promoting the Black Boxer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
Anyone Can Play as Charity Show Organizer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
Crew Credits
1970s 1 credit
1970
Movie ★ 7.8