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Hugo Fregonese
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Hugo Fregonese

1908 – 1987 · Mendoza, Argentina · Active 1937–1975

Hugo Fregonese, born in Mendoza in 1908, was a pivotal figure in cult cinema, known for his work as a director and writer. He directed Assignment Terror (1970), a film that blends horror and science fiction, showcasing his ability to craft engaging narratives within genre cinema. Fregonese also contributed as a writer for Find a Place to Die (1968), further solidifying his impact on the exploitation film landscape. His work remains a significant part of the conversation around cult and grindhouse films.

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Find a Place to Die

Find a Place to Die

1968 ★ 4.3
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An outcast Confederate soldier protects a woman from bandits trying to steal her gold mine.

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Filmography

41 credits
1970s 1 credit
1973
Movie ★ 3.7
1960s 1 credit
1964
Movie ★ 8.0
1930s 1 credit
1937
The Hurricane as Native (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
Crew Credits
1970s 5 credits
1975
Movie ★ 10.0
1975
Movie ★ 10.0
1973
Movie ★ 4.0
1973
Movie ★ 4.0
1970
Movie ★ 5.3
1960s 8 credits
1968
Movie ★ 4.8
1968
Movie ★ 4.8
1968
Movie ★ 4.8
1966
Movie ★ 5.3
1966
Savage Pampas Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.3
1964
Movie ★ 6.2
1964
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
Marco Polo Director
Movie ★ 4.5
1950s 15 credits
1958
Movie ★ 6.7
1957
Movie ★ 5.5
1956
Movie ★ 10.0
1955
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
Movie ★ 6.2
1954
The Raid Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
Movie ★ 5.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Movie ★ 7.3
1951
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Movie ★ 5.7
1950
Movie ★ 5.3
1950
Movie ★ 6.5
1940s 8 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Movie ★ 10.0
1946
Movie ★ 6.3
1945
Movie ★ 7.1
1942
Melodías de América Assistant Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1942
The Gaucho War Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1942
The Old Skinflint Assistant Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1930s 2 credits
1939
Hermanos Editor
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Movie ★ 5.3