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Mario Landi
★ Directing

Mario Landi

1920 – 1992 · Messina, Sicily, Italy · Active 1950–1980

Mario Landi, born in Italy, made significant contributions to cult cinema as both an actor and director. He appeared as a key character in Cry of a Prostitute (1974), a gritty exploration of crime and betrayal that showcases the raw edge of exploitation films. Transitioning to directing, Landi helmed Batton Story (1976), a film that reflects his unique vision within the Italian genre landscape. His dual roles in these films highlight his versatility and commitment to the provocative narratives that define cult cinema.

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Batton Story

Batton Story

1976 ★ 4.6
Director

Femi is accused of being a prostitute and is thrown into jail with the rest of the clan. Their she befriends the prostitutes and decides to set up an organization for prostitutes' rights.

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Filmography

26 credits
1970s 1 credit
1974
Cry of a Prostitute as Don Turi Scannapieco
Movie ★ 5.8
Crew Credits
1980s 1 credit
1980
Movie ★ 5.4
1970s 4 credits
1979
Movie
1979
Movie ★ 5.4
1976
Movie ★ 4.8
1973
Movie ★ 8.0
1960s 13 credits
1967
TV
1966
Movie ★ 6.9
1966
Movie ★ 6.9
1965
TV ★ 8.0
1965
TV ★ 8.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.7
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Giacobbe ed Esau Scenario Writer
Movie ★ 8.0
1950s 5 credits
1957
Alla Prova Director
Movie
1957
The Guilty Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.1
1957
The Guilty Co-Director
Movie ★ 7.1
1950
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Movie ★ 6.5
s 2 credits
La macchina da scrivere Director of Photography
TV