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Santiago Rivero
★ Acting

Santiago Rivero

1902 – 1982 · Aruca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain · Active 1942–1984

Santiago Rivero, an actor known for his contributions to cult cinema, made his mark in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He appears in Curse of the Devil (1973), where he navigates the dark themes of giallo horror, and Deadfall (1968), a film that blends crime and intrigue. Rivero's performances in these films reflect the era's fascination with exploitation and grindhouse aesthetics, solidifying his role in the genre's rich tapestry. His work continues to resonate with fans of cult cinema on platforms like SassyFlix.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 3 films available
Top Secret

Top Secret

1967 ★ 7.0
as Colonel Zikowsky

A man escapes from a Russian prison and then from a United States embassy, taking with him some very important top secret information from both sides.

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Filmography

120 credits
1980s 2 credits
1984
Scarab as General
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Movie ★ 7.1
1970s 17 credits
1979
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
Movie ★ 5.1
1976
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
TV ★ 7.3
1974
Movie ★ 4.7
1973
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
Movie ★ 3.6
1971
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
Pierna creciente, falda menguante as Don Luis - el Ministro
Movie ★ 5.3
1970
Hola... Señor Dios as Médico / Pastor
Movie ★ 5.3
1970
Don erre que erre as Monsieur Leducq
Movie ★ 6.0
1960s 32 credits
1969
Movie ★ 8.0
1968
Deadfall as Armed Guard
Movie ★ 5.5
1967
Dynamite Joe as Senator Senneth
Movie ★ 3.8
1967
Rattler Kid as Prosecuter
Movie ★ 5.5
1967
The Man Who Killed Billy the Kid as Silver City Saloonkeeper
Movie ★ 6.1
1967
Top Secret as Colonel Zikowsky
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
Movie ★ 5.5
1966
Movie ★ 7.0
1966
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
Movie ★ 5.2
1965
Movie ★ 8.5
1965
Texas Jim as George Taylor, Saloon Owner
Movie ★ 7.7
1965
Movie ★ 5.8
1965
Legacy of the Incas as Minister Ruiz
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Movie ★ 3.7
1964
Movie ★ 10.0
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Movie ★ 5.7
1963
The Implacable Three as Don julio benavente
Movie ★ 5.2
1963
Movie ★ 4.7
1963
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
Movie ★ 9.0
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Movie ★ 7.7
1962
Cupido contrabandista as Comisario Aranda
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
Una isla con tomate as Don Felipe
Movie ★ 10.0
1961
Julia y el celacanto as Sebastián Pérez Cabezón
Movie ★ 4.8
1960
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 54 credits
1959
Movie ★ 10.0
1959
Movie ★ 6.4
1959
Duelo en la cañada as Guardia civil
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
Diez fusiles esperan as Coronel carlista
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
Movie ★ 6.5
1958
The Italians They Are Crazy as Maggiore O'Brien
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
The Warrior and the Slave Girl as Sacerdote (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1958
Il cielo brucia as Il medico
Movie ★ 8.0
1957
The Singer from Mexico as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
Messengers of Peace as Comisario de policía
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Madrugada as Miembro de la directiva del Círculo
Movie ★ 6.0
1957
Movie ★ 5.6
1957
The Man Who Wagged His Tail as Policeman (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1957
The Irony of Money as Don Nicolás
Movie ★ 5.6
1957
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
Cuerda de presos as Sargento Coculina
Movie ★ 6.6
1956
La Gata as Sargento
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
Movie ★ 5.8
1955
The Coyote as Captain Potts
Movie ★ 6.1
1955
Movie ★ 5.8
1955
La Cruz de Mayo as Juan Diego
Movie ★ 5.5
1955
Movie ★ 9.0
1955
Finally Alone as Inspector (no acreditado)
Movie ★ 8.5
1955
Juicio final as Fiscal
Movie ★ 7.5
1955
Movie ★ 5.7
1954
Judas' Kiss as Hombre frente a la cruz
Movie ★ 9.5
1954
Movie ★ 8.5
1953
Movie ★ 4.0
1953
Vuelo 971 as Radiooperador
Movie ★ 7.5
1953
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Movie ★ 9.0
1953
Movie ★ 8.5
1953
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
Condemned to Hang as Oficial 2º
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Movie ★ 10.0
1953
Movie ★ 9.0
1952
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
Near the city as Director del periódico
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
Movie
1951
La Leona de Castilla as Admiral of Castile
Movie ★ 5.8
1951
Movie ★ 9.0
1951
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Spanish Round as Tipo 3º
Movie ★ 8.0
1951
The Seventh Page as Periodista
Movie ★ 9.0
1951
Black Crown as Don Enrique
Movie ★ 5.4
1951
Tercio de quites as Director del banco
Movie ★ 5.0
1950
Movie ★ 9.0
1950
Don Juan as Don Gonzalo de Ulloa
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Sin uniforme as Detective
Movie ★ 9.0
1950
Movie ★ 6.6
1940s 15 credits
1949
Movie ★ 8.0
1949
Movie ★ 7.2
1949
An Ordinary Woman as Ramón (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1948
Movie ★ 5.3
1948
Movie ★ 9.0
1948
Movie
1947
Dulcinea as Maese Pedro Martínez
Movie ★ 8.0
1947
Movie ★ 5.0
1947
Movie ★ 4.3
1947
Heroes del 95 as Juan María
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
Don Quixote as Segundo Cuadrillero (Second Gang Leader) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1946
Audiencia pública as Víctor, el chófer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1945
Movie ★ 4.2
1945
La luna vale un millón as Argentino (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1942
Raza as Engineer Captain
Movie ★ 5.0