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Fortunato Arena
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Fortunato Arena

1922 – 1994 · Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy · Active 1960–1989

Born in 1922 in Italy, Fortunato Arena carved out a niche in the world of Italian genre cinema, appearing in numerous spaghetti westerns and exploitation films. He is recognized for his roles in Django Shoots First (1966) and Cry of Death (1968), showcasing his versatility as an actor amidst the gritty landscapes of cult cinema. Arena's contributions to films like Sabata (1969) and Django Defies Sartana (1970) solidified his status as a notable figure in the genre, bringing a unique flair to the action and drama of the era.

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Naughty Nun

Naughty Nun

1972 ★ 5.2
as (uncredited)

Antonia, daughter of Messer Domenico Mincaglia (greedy, insatiable traitor of marital duties with slutty girls), can not marry Folco because his father refuses her dowry. She is thus forced to enter the convent of the Little Sisters of Pain, transformed into a lupanar for the benefit of a nearby friary. From the first day she receives him and cohabits with the young Folco disguised as a nun.

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Filmography

111 credits
1980s 7 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.9
1984
Due strani papà as Uomo al tavolo da poker
Movie ★ 5.9
1982
Gunan, King of the Barbarians as Mevian (as Lucky Aras)
Movie ★ 5.4
1982
Movie ★ 4.4
1982
The Odd Squad as Santoni
Movie ★ 5.6
1981
The Salamander as General Pantaleone
Movie ★ 5.5
1980
Movie ★ 4.5
1970s 57 credits
1978
They Called Him Bulldozer as Osvaldo's Thug #2 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 5.8
1978
Movie ★ 6.2
1978
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 6.9
1977
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist as Large Jail Hoodlum
Movie ★ 6.6
1977
Il... Belpaese as Ristoratore
Movie ★ 5.9
1977
A Man Called Magnum as Bank Robber
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
Crime Busters as Bouncer at Bowling
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
The Con Artists as scagnozzo di Philip
Movie ★ 7.1
1976
The Last Round as Rico Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Confessions of a Lady Cop as uomo che cade nella fontana
Movie ★ 5.9
1976
Movie ★ 5.3
1975
Movie ★ 5.8
1975
Two hearts, a Chapel as Vigile urbano (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1975
The Teasers as poliziotto
Movie ★ 4.9
1974
Charleston as Venditore di castagne
Movie ★ 5.1
1974
Movie ★ 7.6
1973
Movie ★ 4.4
1973
Put Your Devil Into My Hell as Buoncostume Mayor
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
Even Angels Eat Beans as Police Officer
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
Holy God, Here Comes the Passatore! as servitore di villa Casadei
Movie ★ 4.3
1973
It Was I as Inmate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Counselor at Crime as Uomo di Garofalo
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony as Prison Warden (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
Movie ★ 9.0
1972
Two Sons of Trinity as Jack Gordon
Movie ★ 4.9
1972
Movie ★ 4.7
1972
Man Called Amen as Stagecoach Driver
Movie ★ 3.5
1972
Two Brothers in Trinity as Unlawful Mine Operator
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Movie ★ 4.7
1972
Naughty Nun as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1972
The Return of Halleluja as Sheriff with Fishes
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Man of the East as Danny Dillman
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
Without Family as prof. Pampardella
Movie ★ 7.3
1972
Who Killed the Prosecutor and Why? as Don Salvatore Aniello
Movie ★ 7.3
1972
The Union as Operaio
Movie ★ 4.9
1972
Meo Patacca as er bujaccaro
Movie ★ 6.2
1972
His Name Was Holy Ghost as Colonel Matatodos
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
The Last Traitor as Judge Stump
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
They Call Me Hallelujah as Yucca Sheriff
Movie ★ 5.9
1971
Brother Outlaw as Jackson
Movie ★ 4.3
1971
Trinity Is Still My Name as Parker Henchman
Movie ★ 7.4
1971
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
Three Giants of the Roman Empire as soldato con Caio Appio
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
Summer Affair as Truck Driver
Movie ★ 5.6
1971
Blindman as Mexican Officer
Movie ★ 5.7
1971
Nights and Loves of Don Juan as One of Aiscia's Wardens (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.6
1971
They Call Him Cemetery as Ambusher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1970
The Unholy Four as Asylum Warden (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1970
Django Challenges Sartana as Bandit (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
1970
Movie ★ 6.8
1960s 45 credits
1969
Quintana: Dead or Alive as Prison Warden (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1969
Hate Is My God as Sheriff Henchman
Movie ★ 7.3
1969
Django the Bastard as Murdok Henchman
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
Movie ★ 3.6
1969
Movie ★ 6.4
1969
Movie ★ 8.0
1969
The 5-Man Army as Execution Squad Commander (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
In the Name of the Father as uomo di scorta alla diligenza
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
Sabata as Henchman at Ranch (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Movie ★ 4.3
1968
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Movie ★ 7.5
1968
Man Only Cries for Love as Gangster in the movie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.8
1968
Shotgun as Bandit brought to Sheriff (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
Movie ★ 6.1
1968
Movie ★ 4.3
1968
Movie ★ 4.6
1967
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
A Stranger in Town as Captain Cordoba
Movie ★ 5.1
1967
Wanted Johnny Texas as O'Connor's Gunman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
Johnny Yuma as Poker player
Movie ★ 6.2
1966
Movie ★ 7.5
1966
Movie ★ 5.2
1966
Movie ★ 5.1
1966
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as 1st Sombrero Onlooker at Tuco's 1st Hanging (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.5
1966
Movie ★ 6.1
1966
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Where Are You Taking That Woman as Taxi driver (Rome segment) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1965
The Conqueror of Atlantis as Golden Ghost Man
Movie ★ 8.0
1965
008: Operation Exterminate as Kemp's Henchman
Movie ★ 5.0
1965
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Attack and Retreat as Malingering Soldier
Movie ★ 6.7
1964
Revolt of the Praetorians as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
The Terror of the Steppes as Soldato di Sandar Khan
Movie ★ 5.5
1964
Temple of the White Elephant as membro della setta
Movie ★ 7.3
1963
Movie ★ 5.4
1963
The Conquest of Mycenae as Gladiator Instructor
Movie ★ 4.0
1962
Colossus of the Arena as Gladiator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1961
The Thief of Baghdad as Prison Guards' Captain
Movie ★ 5.3
1961
Movie ★ 8.0
1960
Carthage in Flames as Soldier on Hiram's Ship
Movie ★ 5.2
1960
The Giants of Thessaly as Argonaut (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
Crew Credits
1960s 2 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.3
1966
Movie ★ 8.5