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Mario Pilar
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Mario Pilar

Born 1927 · Grenoble, Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France · Active 1958–2017

Born in Grenoble in 1927, Mario Pilar emerged as a notable presence in European cinema from the 1950s onward. Known for his distinctive appearance, he often portrayed henchmen and crooks, cementing his status in the realm of cult and exploitation films. In Sweetheart (1977), Pilar's role adds a unique layer to the film's exploration of desire and intrigue, reflecting the vibrant tone of the era. His contributions to the genre highlight the colorful characters that populate the world of grindhouse and giallo cinema.

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Sweetheart

Sweetheart

1977 ★ 5.6
as Giovannino

Alfredo, jailed for theft and fraud, after having served the sentence discovers that his wife Adelina no longer wishes to live with him.

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Filmography

22 credits
2010s 1 credit
2017
They Called Him Spencer as Self - Interviewee
Movie ★ 6.7
1980s 1 credit
1988
Big Man as Leo Voltera
TV ★ 5.5
1970s 14 credits
1977
Sweetheart as Giovannino
Movie ★ 4.2
1977
Movie
1976
Movie
1976
Soldier of Fortune as Salomone da Cavorà
Movie ★ 6.2
1974
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Impossible Is Not French as Le capitaine du port marchand de Barcelone
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
The Knock Out Cop as Antonino Percuoco
Movie ★ 6.5
1973
Movie ★ 2.0
1972
Movie ★ 6.0
1972
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Black Turin as Mascara
Movie ★ 5.2
1971
TV ★ 8.0
1960s 3 credits
1962
Movie
1961
Movie ★ 6.0
1961
Movie
1950s 3 credits
1959
Movie ★ 5.0
1959
Macbeth as Le premier assassin
Movie
1958
Movie ★ 5.9