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Francesco D'Adda
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Francesco D'Adda

Born 1943 · Rome, Italy · Active 1970–2002

Francesco D'Adda, an Italian actor active in the 1970s, is known for his roles in the gritty underbelly of cult cinema. He delivers a memorable performance in What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (1974), where he navigates the dark world of exploitation and crime. D'Adda also appears in Colt 38 Special Squad (1976), showcasing his ability to embody complex characters within the poliziotteschi genre. His work in films like Giovannona Long-Thigh (1973) and Almost Human (1974) further cements his place in the realm of cult and grindhouse cinema.

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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive

The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive

1972 ★ 6.1
as Pisani - Giulia's Husband

Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

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Filmography

58 credits
2000s 1 credit
2002
Volesse il cielo! as Padre di Chiara
Movie ★ 5.8
1980s 4 credits
1982
Desirable Teacher 2 as un passeggero sul treno
Movie ★ 5.4
1982
Bomber as Ciuffo di cuoio
Movie ★ 6.4
1981
Movie ★ 5.1
1980
Fatal Fix as First Client (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.2
1970s 53 credits
1977
Brothers Till We Die as The Bespectacled Psychiatrist
Movie ★ 6.9
1977
Movie ★ 3.8
1977
Movie ★ 7.9
1977
Movie ★ 7.2
1977
Destruction Force as rappresentante di gioelli
Movie ★ 5.8
1976
1900 as Soldier on Train (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1976
The Last Concert as the doctor
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
La madama as Policeman at Militello's House
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
Colt 38 Special Squad as Technical Specialist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
The Landlord as Orazio
Movie ★ 5.4
1976
Sex Diary as Carluccio - Marisa's Fiancé
Movie ★ 5.7
1976
Meet Him and Die as Jewelry Store Owner
Movie ★ 5.7
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
Movie ★ 4.5
1976
Hit Squad as Marini
Movie ★ 6.6
1976
Dimmi che fai tutto per me as Caputo, il vice commissario
Movie ★ 7.2
1976
Rome, the Other Face of Violence as Gianni the Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Movie ★ 5.8
1975
A Virgin Named Mary as Francesco D'Adda
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Violent Rome as Mr. Pandolfi
Movie ★ 6.1
1975
Mark Shoots First as Ragioniere di Ghini
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Killer Cop as Bondi
Movie ★ 6.5
1975
Blood, Sweat and Fear as Giudice istruttore
Movie ★ 5.7
1975
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
Movie ★ 6.6
1974
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
Love Angels as Immacolata's Client
Movie ★ 3.0
1974
Movie ★ 5.4
1974
Movie ★ 7.2
1974
Movie ★ 7.1
1974
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
Rugantino as Nobleman
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Fasthand as Pracownik, Bank employee
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Movie ★ 4.7
1972
The Other Canterbury Tales as Galante (segment 'Il Sire di Brindisi')
Movie ★ 4.7
1972
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 6.2
1972
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive as Pisani - Giulia's Husband
Movie ★ 5.6
1972
Creeping Death as Piano Player
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
His Name Was Holy Ghost as Ubarte's Officer at Fort (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Movie ★ 5.3
1971
In the Name of the Italian People as Lipparini - the registrar
Movie ★ 7.2
1970
Many Wars Ago as Military Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3