Born in 1957, Andrea Occhipinti is an Italian actor who made his mark in the 1980s with notable performances in cult cinema. He appears as the enigmatic protagonist in The New York Ripper (1982), a film that exemplifies the giallo genre's provocative flair. In Bolero (1984), he showcases his versatility in a film that intertwines eroticism with adventure. Occhipinti's contributions to the genre extend beyond acting, as he has also been influential in film distribution through his company, Lucky Red, bringing international films to Italian audiences.
The New York Ripper
A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer randomly stalking and killing various young women around the city.