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Carlo Di Palma
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Carlo Di Palma

1925 – 2004 · Rome, Lazio, Italy · Active 1948–2017

Carlo Di Palma, an influential figure in the realm of cult cinema, directed and wrote Blonde in Black Leather (1975), a film that embodies the daring spirit of 1970s exploitation. His work captures the raw energy and provocative themes characteristic of the era, making a significant mark in the genre. Di Palma's ability to weave complex narratives with striking visuals sets Blonde in Black Leather apart as a noteworthy entry in the catalog of SassyFlix, appealing to fans of giallo and grindhouse cinema.

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Blonde in Black Leather

Blonde in Black Leather

1975 ★ 5.7
Director

A mysterious leather-clad figure on a motorcycle rides into a deserted rural town in Italy, to the tune of Riz Ortolani's harmonica-driven score. The figure is Miele (Monica Vitti), a motor-mouthed pathological liar supposedly traveling to meet her gangster boyfriend, Big Louie. Miele brushes open the swinging doors of a laundress (Claudia Cardinale) to abandon her hubby and flee to Naples. What follows is a fun-filled road trip, with Miele's dishonesty increasingly transparent as Claudia gains confidence and proves the savvier of the pair.

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Filmography

77 credits
2010s 1 credit
2017
Movie ★ 5.2
1990s 1 credit
1995
Movie
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2004
Movie
1990s 10 credits
1997
Deconstructing Harry Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.3
1996
Everyone Says I Love You Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1995
Mighty Aphrodite Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.7
1994
Don't Drink the Water Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.6
1994
Bullets Over Broadway Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.1
1994
The Monster Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
Manhattan Murder Mystery Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.3
1992
Husbands and Wives Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.0
1991
Shadows and Fog Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
Alice Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.4
1980s 13 credits
1989
Roma Director of Photography
Movie
1989
12 Directors for 12 Cities Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
The Secret of My Success Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1987
September Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.2
1987
Radio Days Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.1
1986
Hannah and Her Sisters Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.5
1986
Off Beat Director of Photography
Movie ★ 4.8
1984
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
The Black Stallion Returns Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
Gabriela Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.9
1983
Return to Lisca Bianca Island Director of Photography
Movie ★ 4.9
1982
Identification of a Woman Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.9
1981
Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1970s 12 credits
1979
Together? Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.2
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 7.4
1975
Movie ★ 7.4
1973
Movie ★ 6.9
1972
Orders are Orders Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
The Superwitness Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.9
1971
That's How We Women Are Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.4
1970
The Pacifist Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.0
1970
Movie ★ 5.0
1970
Movie ★ 7.2
1970
The Couples Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.9
1960s 27 credits
1969
Help Me, My Love Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.2
1969
The Appointment Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
The Scarlet Lady Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
The Girl with a Pistol Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.9
1967
I Married You for Fun Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1967
Movie ★ 4.6
1966
Blow-Up Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.3
1966
A Matter of Honor Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.3
1966
The Queens Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.4
1966
For Love and Gold Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.7
1965
Il provino Cinematography
Movie
1965
Terror-Creatures from the Grave Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
The Three Faces Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.7
1964
Red Desert Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.3
1964
Love in Four Dimensions Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
A Very Handy Man Director of Photography
Movie ★ 8.3
1964
Le ore nude Cinematography
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
Omicron Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.4
1962
Paris, My Love Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.9
1962
The Four Truths Director of Photography
Movie ★ 4.2
1961
Leoni al sole Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.1
1961
Divorce Italian Style Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.9
1961
The Assassin Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.8
1961
Pigeon Shoot Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.4
1960
The Employee Director of Photography
Movie ★ 5.8
1960
Long Night in '43 Director of Photography
Movie ★ 7.1
1960
Kapo Second Unit Director of Photography
Movie ★ 6.9
1950s 11 credits
1959
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
Adventure in Capri Camera Operator
Movie ★ 6.0
1957
Lauta mancia Cinematography
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Movie ★ 6.2
1954
Modern Virgin Camera Operator
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
Il tallone di Achille Camera Operator
Movie ★ 9.0
1952
Serenata amara Camera Operator
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Movie ★ 10.0
1951
Attention! Bandits! Camera Operator
Movie ★ 6.1
1940s 1 credit
1948
Bicycle Thieves Focus Puller
Movie ★ 8.2