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Nello Pazzafini
★ Acting

Nello Pazzafini

1934 – 1997 · Rome, Lazio, Italy · Active 1958–1989

Nello Pazzafini, born in Italy, carved a niche in the realm of cult cinema with his portrayals of unsympathetic characters. He made his mark in films like The Long Hair of Death (1964), where his intense presence heightened the film's macabre atmosphere. Pazzafini's work in Cry of Death (1968) further solidified his reputation as an actor who thrived in gritty narratives. With a background as a stuntman, his physicality and commitment to his roles in films such as Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun (1966) showcase the raw energy he brought to the screen.

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Long Lasting Days

Long Lasting Days

1973 ★ 5.5
as Nello

Andrea Rispoli falls in love with Anna Andersson, a Swedish girl who has just inherited the boarding house where he's staying. When Anna is discovered to be suffering from a potentially lethal heart condition, Andrea decides to do whatever it takes to raise the money for he treatment. Even if it means risking his own life...

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Filmography

150 credits
1980s 24 credits
1989
Miami Cops as Gunman
Movie ★ 6.7
1987
The Barbarians as Jacko's Man
Movie ★ 5.4
1986
Il Bi e il Ba as Gangster Alto
Movie ★ 6.9
1985
Ladyhawke as Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
The Alcove as The Gardener
Movie ★ 5.4
1984
Double Trouble as Don Tango
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
Movie ★ 3.1
1983
Ironmaster as Vood Henchman
Movie ★ 5.0
1983
Endgame as Kijawa
Movie ★ 4.9
1983
Movie ★ 4.3
1982
Vieni avanti cretino as Il barista Gargiulo (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
Movie ★ 6.9
1982
Banana Joe as Torcillo's Truck Driver
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
Movie ★ 4.4
1982
Bomber as Bar's Client (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1982
Tradimento as Pasquale Ruoppolo
Movie ★ 6.5
1982
Movie ★ 4.8
1982
Movie ★ 4.0
1981
Manolesta as Autista atac (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1981
The Salamander as Manzini's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1981
Fear in the City as Al Carrera
Movie ★ 9.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.0
1980
Contraband as Traitor
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
Una vacanza bestiale as comandante delle guardie
Movie ★ 5.0
1980
City of Women as Roberto Padone (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1970s 64 credits
1979
Riavanti… Marsch! as Lover of Zaira
Movie ★ 4.0
1979
Saturday, Sunday and Friday as un fratello di Gustavo (episodio "Sabato")
Movie ★ 5.3
1979
Movie ★ 6.3
1979
Assassination on the Tiber as Carlo Proietti (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1978
L'ultimo guappo as Salvatore
Movie ★ 6.2
1978
Movie ★ 5.2
1978
They Called Him Bulldozer as Gambler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
Convoy Busters as Drug Dealer #2 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1977
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
Brothers Till We Die as Carmine Ciacci
Movie ★ 6.9
1977
Movie ★ 9.0
1977
A Man Called Blade as Valler Henchman
Movie ★ 6.6
1977
Movie ★ 5.3
1977
Destruction Force as scagnozzo di Lanza
Movie ★ 5.8
1977
Stunt Squad as "Tunisian"
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
The Last Round as Rico henchman
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
Rulers of the City as Dominic (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
Movie ★ 6.4
1976
La madama as Venetian's Henchman
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
Sex with a Smile as proprietario autonoleggio (episodio "L'attimo fuggente")
Movie ★ 4.9
1976
Confessions of a Lady Cop as Mojefuma, lo sfruttatore delle prostitute
Movie ★ 5.9
1976
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Hit Squad as Ship Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1976
Movie ★ 4.5
1976
The Second Tragic Fantozzi as Circus Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1975
Movie ★ 7.8
1975
Convoy Buddies as French Seaman
Movie ★ 6.2
1975
The Slight as Bouncer
Movie ★ 3.3
1975
Africa Express as Scagnozzo di Hunter
Movie ★ 4.7
1975
Loaded Guns as Don Calò Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1975
Legend of the Sea Wolf as Hoofty Hoofty
Movie ★ 3.9
1974
Movie ★ 4.4
1974
Movie ★ 5.9
1974
Playing the Field as Un tifoso che invade il campo
Movie ★ 5.5
1974
Carambola! as Clydeson Henchman
Movie ★ 3.9
1974
The Crazy Bunch as capo dei "Menoni"
Movie ★ 4.4
1974
Almost Human as Maione Thug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 6.2
1973
Movie ★ 6.8
1973
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 5.3
1973
High Crime as Hitman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
Counselor at Crime as Killer (in "Polizzi Generosa")
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony as Thug in Prison
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
The Knock Out Cop as Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1973
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 5.1
1972
Nights of Boccaccio as Marito della donna nella tinozza
Movie ★ 4.2
1972
Trinity and Sartana Are Coming as Mexican Soldier at Fort
Movie ★ 4.7
1972
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Movie ★ 10.0
1972
Movie ★ 6.2
1972
His Name Was Holy Ghost as Colonel Cortacabeza
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
The Man with Icy Eyes as Man in Elevator
Movie ★ 4.7
1971
They Call Him Cemetery as Cobra Ramirez
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
Movie ★ 6.8
1971
Long Live Robin Hood as Little John
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
Vivi ragazza vivi! as capitan Emanuele
Movie ★ 10.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Movie ★ 5.2
1970
Movie ★ 10.0
1970
Red Hot Shot as Un Poliziotto
Movie ★ 4.2
1960s 55 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.7
1969
Bootleggers as Pazzafini
Movie ★ 9.0
1969
Death on High Mountain as Billiard Player (as Giovanni Pazzafini)
Movie ★ 6.7
1969
The Battle of El Alamein as Italian Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.3
1969
Movie ★ 3.6
1968
Movie ★ 4.8
1968
Killer Adios as Sam / Jack Bradshaw
Movie ★ 5.2
1968
Movie ★ 5.3
1968
Western, Italian Style as Self (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1968
Gunman Sent by God as Papà Brown, il presentatore del circo
Movie ★ 5.8
1968
Movie ★ 6.5
1968
Cry of Death as Alan Adams
Movie ★ 4.3
1967
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
Movie ★ 7.3
1967
Movie ★ 3.1
1967
Movie ★ 5.5
1967
Movie ★ 5.3
1967
Wanted as Padre
Movie ★ 5.9
1967
Death at Owell Rock as Doc Lester
Movie ★ 5.5
1967
Movie ★ 5.8
1967
Anyone Can Play as Gorilla (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1966
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Fort Yuma Gold as Sgt. Brian Pitt
Movie ★ 6.3
1966
A Million Dollars for 7 Murders as Bruto (as Red Carter)
Movie ★ 4.5
1966
Secret Agent Super Dragon as Charity's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.6
1966
Movie ★ 7.3
1965
Adiós Gringo as Gil Clawson
Movie ★ 6.1
1965
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
Movie ★ 8.0
1965
Movie ★ 4.5
1965
Movie ★ 8.3
1965
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Hercules and the Pirates as Aiutante del corsaro nero
Movie ★ 9.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Temple of the White Elephant as membro della setta
Movie ★ 7.3
1964
Movie ★ 6.0
1964
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
3 Avengers as Samur
Movie ★ 6.8
1964
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Movie ★ 9.0
1963
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
Movie ★ 5.3
1963
Colossus of the Stone Age as Chief of the Cave People
Movie ★ 5.0
1963
Movie ★ 5.5
1963
Movie ★ 2.9
1963
Movie ★ 5.0
1963
Movie ★ 4.0
1962
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Movie ★ 5.6
1961
Goliath Against the Giants as Yagoran, captain of the guard
Movie ★ 6.0
1961
The Colossus of Rhodes as Man Ringing Gong (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1960
Movie ★ 9.0
1960
The Queen of the Pirates as Pirate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1950s 4 credits
1959
Son of the Red Corsair as Spanish soldier
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
My Wife's Enemy as Nando Terenzi's Son
Movie ★ 5.6
1959
Hannibal as Wrestler - Last Winner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1958
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
Crew Credits
1970s 2 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.4
1975
Movie ★ 7.8
1960s 1 credit
1961
Movie ★ 6.0