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Quality Notations: A =(excellent); B =(good); C =(fair).
VACATION FOR A MASSACRE (1979) Fernando Di Leo directs this awesome crime thriller starring Joe Dallesandro, Lorraine De Selle, Patricia Bhen, Gianni Macchia, and others. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
VAMPIRE, THE (1957) This is probably the best Mexican vampire movie, involving a vampire count who attempts to resurrect his dead brother. A young girl returns to her childhood home with a doctor she met on a train. The doctor holds a secret. The girl's family has an aunt under the spell of the vampire. The Count sets his sights on Marta and plans to resurrect the long dead brother. The sets are great (Azteca Studio). The atmosphere is dank with swirling fog and mist. The mood and the music are fantastic. Stars German Robles, Abel Salazar, Carmen Montejo, Adriadna Welter, and others. Directed by Ramon Fernandez. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VAMPIRES' NIGHT ORGY (1973) Classic horror from director Leon Klimovsky. A busload of tourists stops in to visit a small European town. What they don't know is that the town is completely inhabited by vampires. Not much gore in this one, but creepy atmosphere and excellent cinematography make this film worth a good viewing. Stars Jack Taylor, Dyanik Zurakowska, Jose Guardiola, Helga Line, Charo Soriano, Manuel De Blas, and others. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VAMPIRISMUS (1982) Giulio Questi directs this rare made-for-TV vampire film. Count marries a woman with illness that makes her suffer attacks of vampirism. Starring Antonio Salines, Roberto Tesconi, Gino Maringola, Mariagrazia Marescalchi, Francesca Archibugi. IN very poor quality, with glitches. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (C-/D).
VAMPYRES (1974) Fran and Miriam are a pair of beautiful vampires who get victims to pull over by hitchhiking. They proceed to bring them back to their house and drink their blood. A large mansion and the surrounding woodland are for sale. For some reason, it is difficult to sell it... Two female vampires ensnare male and female victims with their sexy bodies, then chew their blood the old way. When an American Lady fights back, they team-up against her... Directed by Jose Larraz. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
VAMPYROS LESBOS (1970) Lucy is a young American lawyer, working in a law office in Istanbul. During the night, she has passionate dreams in which a sexy brunette harasses, and makes love to her, from which she's unable to defend herself. A minor case about an inheritance forces her to travel to one of the small islands off the Turkish coast. Then, her nightmares come upon her - in a lively manner. Starring Ewa Stromberg, Soledad Miranda, Dennis Price, and others. Directed by Jess Franco. Letterboxed at 1.78:1. Dubbed in German, with English subtitles. (A-/B).
VENDETTA DEL CORSARO, LA (1951) Also known as: "Revenge of the Pirates." In order to avenge the death of his father, who was murdered by the governor of Cartagena, the duke of Roccabruna becomes a pirate. When he discovers that his sister is still alive and being jealously guarded by the governor, he and his comrades make a dashing attempt to free her. Through means of trickery, they make it inside the supposedly impregnable fortress. But can they save the girl and manage to escape? Maria Montez, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Roberto Risso, Enrico Glori, Milly Vitale, and Paul Muller, star in this rare costume swashbuckler from director Primo Zeglio. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (A-/B).
VENDICATORE DEI MAYAS, IL (1965) Aloa (played by Barbara Loy), princess of the tribe of Uriah, is captured by the enemy tribes of Manur, Gruno, and Golia. Hercules (played by Kirk Morris) goes out to right the wrong and bring peace to the land once more. Also stars Andrea Aurli, Demeter Bitenc, Angelini Koloss, Antonio Casale, Luciano Marin, and Nello Pazzafini. Directed by Guido Malatesta. Letterboxed at 1.85:1. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (A-/B).
VENGEANCE (1968) Richard Harrison finds the drawn-and-quartered body of his friend with the ropes still tied to each limb. He removes the ropes and swears vengeance on the men responsible. Director Antonio Margheriti does a fine job mixing brutal violence with a Gothic flavor. Also stars Claudio Camaso, Spella Rozin, Werner Pochath, Guido Lollobrigida, Paolo Gozlino, Alberto Dell'Acqua, and others. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VENGEANCE OF DOCTOR MABUSE (1972) Doctor Mabuse hits again in this beautifully-shot movie made by Jess Franco at the height of his career. This one has about everything you can expect from a Spanish late night masterpiece: the evil doctor and his mindless Frankenstein-like monster, Monica Swinn as her evil and sexy sidekick, a cameo by a screaming and cigar smoking Franco, some cops dressed like laughable cowboys, a few sexy girls in mini-skirts and the incredible camera angles and locations that has made old Jess famous. Dubbed in Spanish, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
VENGEANCE OF THE THUGS (1953) Also known as: "Black Devils Of Kali." A young hunter, Tremal-Naik (played by Lex barker), must rescue his lover Ada (Fiorella Mari) from a demonic religious sect hidden in the jungle. Out to help him is the girl's father, an English general. Also stars Luigi Tosi, Paul Muller, Enzo Fiermonte, Carla Calo, and Franco Balducci. Directed by Gianpaolo Callegari. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VENGEANCE OF URSUS (1961) Ursus (played by Samson Burke) wards off an evil king who has plundered his land, and prevents royal conspirators from murdering the queen. A fun Eurotrash gem with many familiar faces: Wandisa Guida, Livio Lorenzon, Nadine Sanders, Nerio Bernardi, Gianni Rizzo, Franco Fantasia, Ignazio Balsamo, Attilio Dottesio, Fedele Gentile, Carlo Latimer, and Ugo Sasso. Directed by Luigi Capuano. Dubbed in English, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
VENUS IN FURS (1969) A surprisingly good movie version of Sacher-Masoch's erotic classic of obsessive love. Updated to the present, which is obviously the 60s, director Massimo Dallamano (also responsible for the Helmut Berger 'Dorian Gray') manages to be quite faithful to the original story, and setting it in swinging Europe works very well. The beautiful Laura Antonelli (Fulci's 'The Eroticist') is well cast as the sensuous Wanda who is urged by her masochistic husband Severin (Regis Vallee) on to greater and greater heights of betrayal and sadistic game playing. Their passionate relationship takes them both to places they never anticipated and the movies final scene is neither predictable nor unsatisfying. Letterboxed at 1.78:1. Dubbed in English, with Dutch subtitles. (A-/B).
VICE AND PROVOCATION (1995) Newest softcore opus from Joe D'Amato, it stars Erika Savstani and Fabrizia Flanders (a beautiful redhead). Carlo is the despotic innkeeper who has a sexy and frustrated wife. She fantasizes about Rolando, a famous author staying there. When Marlina, a distant cousin arrives, Carlo goes nuts and tries to seduce her. Carlo's nephew Gianni, is a peeping Tom who spends a lot of time going from room to room spying on all the lovemaking taking place. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (A-/B).
VILLA BORGHESE (1953) Also known as: "It Happened In The Park." An Italian sex comedy in five episodes. Stars Vittorio De Sica, Maurzio Arena, Aldo Giuffre, Eduardo De Filippo, Terence Hill, Giulia Rubini, Micheline Presle, and others. Directed by Vittorio De Sica and Gianni Franciolini. Cinematography by Mario Bava. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
VIOLENT PATRIOT, THE (1956) Original title: "Giovanni Dalle Bande Nere." Vittorio Gassman plays the leader of Italian mercenaries during the 1500's. While he fights for the good of his native land, a traitor attempts to betray him into fighting on the wrong side. Also stars Anna-Maria Ferrero, Constance Smith, Philippe Hersent, Gerard Landry, Andrea Aureli, and others. Directed by Sergio Grieco. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VIRGIN OF BALI (1972) Giorgio Ardisson plays a stiff Englishman who goes to Indonesia to get away from it all. While there, he meets up with beautiful women, booze smugglers, and more. Hard-to-categorize film which contains some good humor, exotic locales, and a memorable soundtrack. Directed by Guido Zurli. Letterboxed at 1.78:1. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
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VIRGIN WIFE, THE (1975) Valentina and Giovannino have just got married, but the Honeymoon has gone by and nothing happened between the two. Tension grows and they are about to break up the marriage, until a French tourist satisfies Valentina, while Giovannino regains his virility with his mother in law. Marino Girolami directs this sex comedy starring Carroll Baker, Edwige Fenech, Renzo Montagnani, Ray Lovelock, Michele Gammino, and Florence Barnes. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VITA DA CANI (1950) Also known as: "It's a Dog's Life." Aldo Fabrizi, Gina Lollobrigida, Delia Scala, Tamara Lees, Bruno Corelli, Marcello Mastroiani, Aldo Giuffre, Tino Scotti, and others, star in this comedy from directors Mario Monicelli and Stefano Vanzina. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
VIVA DJANGO (1968) Django, escorting a shipment of gold, is attacked and his wife is murdered by a ruffian friend and his outlaw gang. Django becomes a traveling hangman, but secretly saves the condemned men and enlists them in his private army. The finale finds Django facing the outlaws at the cemetery where Django’s famous machine gun is buried. Starring: Terence Hill, Horst Frank, and George Eastman. Directed by Ferdinando Baldi. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
VOYAGE TO THE END OF THE UNIVERSE (1963) Czechoslovakian science-fiction. Spaceship Ikarie XB-1 travels across the galaxy in an attempt to make it to "the green planet," the only planet showing possibilities of life. After encountering an abandoned ship, where all the crew members lie dead, the members of Ikarie XB-1 are afflicted with a strange disease. A good low-budget film which was released through AIP in the early 60's. Directed by Jindrich Polak. Dubbed in English. (B-/C).
VOYEURS PERVERSE (1977) Also known as: "Eyes Behind the Wall." This odd and obscure Italian mix of giallo and drama tells the strange story of an old paralyzed writer (Fernando Rey), his younger wife (Olga Bisera) and a young man (John Phillip Law, "Delirio di Sangue") who lives in an apartment the couple rent him. What the young man doesn't know: the writer watches him on a telescope whose lens has been installed in the wall of the apartment. The paralyzed man, who shares a subvert secret with his wife, "needs" to spy on the tenants to find inspiration for his writing work. With this new tenant, however, the writer becomes obsessive and urges his wife to follow him to find out more about his personality. The wife becomes fascinated by the mysterious man too, and - needless to say - this "triangular relationship" won't come to a happy end. Directed by Giuliano Petrelli. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (B/B-). Dubbed in Italian, with English subtitles. (A-/B).
VULCAN, SON OF JUPITER (1961) Also known as: "Vulcan, God of Fire." A superhero battles lizard men and other monsters that are terrorizing the countryside, while the Greek Gods are at war for the hand of Venus. Stars Rod Flash, Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roger Browne, Omero Gargano, Furio Meniconi, and Liliana Zagra. Directed by Emimmo Salvi. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WAKE UP AND KILL (1966) Carlo Lizzani directs this early entry in the poliziesco genre. Robert Hoffman plays a French criminal who falls for Lisa Gastoni's character. He does mainly petty crimes, but the police follow his every move, and he gets in it deeper than he intended. Done film-noir style, with flashes of poliziesco and violence. Also stars Gian Maria Volonte, Claudio Camaso, Renato Niccolai, and others. Dubbed in English, with Greek subtitles. (B/B-).
WAR OF THE ROBOTS (1978) An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims. Stars Antonio Sabato, Roger Browne, Yanti Sommer, Malisa Longo, Giacomo Rossi-Stuart, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Herlin, and others. Directed by Alfonso Brescia. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WARTIME (1987) Umberto Lenzi WWII outing starring Peter Wooten and the always psychotic Werner Pochath, plus music by Fulci alum Fabio Frizzi! An American soldier (Wooten) is sent on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue a scientist working for the Nazi’s, but the catch is, he may not want to be rescued! The master is a bit rougher than the usual Greek stuff, in case you are the anal type. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WEB OF DECEPTION (1971) Also known as: "Sorriso Del Ragno." Hard-to-find Italian crime. Woman participates in jewel smuggling, but keeps some of the loot for herself. The local mob then sends hit-men after her, and she must ask for her boyfriend's help in thwarting the assassins. Stars Thomas Hunter, Gabriele Tinti, Elena Nathanael, Leopoldo Trieste, and others. Directed by Massimo Castellani. Dubbed in English. (A/A-).
WEB OF THE SPIDER (1970) Director Antonio Margheriti remakes his own film "Castle of Blood." A traveling journalist makes a wager with Edgar Allan Poe (played by Klaus Kinski) that he can spend the night in Lord Blackwood's haunted castle. Alone in the castle, the dead come back to life to haunt him. Also stars Anthony Franciosa, Michele Mercier, Silvano Tranquilli, Karin Field, and Raf Baldassarre. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WE'RE NO ANGELS (1996) Original title: "Noi Siamo Angeli." Ruggero Deodato directs this made-for-television film about two convicts who end up escaping from a prison chain gang. Needless to say, they have to disguise themselves to outwit the law. Bud Spencer, Philip Michael Thomas, and others. Letterboxed at 1.78:1. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (B/B-).
WEREWOLF AND THE YETI (1975) Waldemar, the renowned adventurer, joins an expedition to find the Yeti in the Himalayas. While hiking the mountains, he's captured by two cannibalistic demon nymphets guarding a remote Buddhist temple and becomes their sex-slave. They transform him into a werewolf setting him loose to roam the mountain where he encounters a sadistic bandit. Paul Naschy, Silvia Solar, Grace Mills. Directed by Miguel Iglesias. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
WEST IS TOUGH, AMIGO, THE (1972) Also known as: "The Return of Halleluja." Spaghetti western comedy starring George Hilton, Lincoln Tate, Agata Flori, Riccardo Garrone, Roberto Carmadiel, Paolo Gozlino, Nello Pazzafini, and Umberto D'Orsini. Directed by Giuliano Carnimeo. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
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WHEN WOMEN HAD TAILS (1970) A bunch of seven orphan cavemen grow up on a little island all by themselves. After a fire burns all vegetation they set out to find a new place to live. Here, one day they trap a strange animal, looking very similar to them, only softer and with longer hair. She (Filli) feels attracted to one of the brothers (Ulli) and convinces him, that a certain kind of playing with each other is far more satisfying than just eating her. He hides her and serves the other cavemen a goat. Soon Ulli and Filli are playing the Johnson-Game quite frequently. But the others find out about this and want to see what's so great with "johnsonning". After they all force Filli to show them the game too, she manages to flee with Ulli. Being pursued by the 6 men of Ulli's clan, they meet the rest of Filli's clan: A tribe of about 150 unsatisfied women, who just love to have new men around for playing. Stars Senta Berger, Giuliano Gemma, Frank Wolff, and Renzo Montagnani. Directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WHERE THE BULLETS FLY (1972) Original title: "Tutti Fratelli Nel West... Per Parte Di Padre." An adventurer discovers the case for a fifth of a nugget of gold, on which is inscribed a section of a map. According to legend, the map will lead whoever possesses it to a goldmine more fabulous than Eldorado. The only problem is getting the other four pieces. Picturesque spaghetti western starring Antonio Sabato, Fernando Sancho, Giacomo Furio, Marisa Mell, and others. Directed by Sergio Grieco. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WHITE CANNIBAL QUEEN (1981) Jesús Franco appears briefly as an American "parasite" businessman. An explorer returns to an island ten years after his arm had been eaten by cannibals there and tries to rescue his blonde daughter (Sabrina Siani). The tribe has adopted her as a white goddess. Directed by Jess Franco. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WHITE COMANCHE (1968) Also known as: "Comanche Blanco." William Shatner stars in this Spanish western, both as a half-breed Indian killer and the twin brother that wants to stop his cruelty and bring peace to a small town. Above-average entry which also stars Joseph Cotten, Rossana Yanni, Perla Cristal, and others. Directed by Gilbert Kay. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WHITE, THE YELLOW, AND THE BLACK, THE (1974) Also known as: "Samurai." Sergio Corbucci's final Euro-western tells the story of an off and on partnership among three western rogues, characterized in broad racial tones; the White (Giuliano Gemma) the Yellow (Tomas Milian as a Japanese Samurai) and the Black (Eli Wallach). Each of them is searching for a valuable Asian horse. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
WILD EYE, THE (1967) Paolo takes his crew into the middle of an African desert to film gazelles, as they chase after them in their jeep. When they run out of fuel and have to make their way back to civilization by foot, the others suspect Paolo fixed the situation to get some good footage of his crew looking desperate. Other questionable methods are used, to get more sensationalist material for his film. He goes to a monastery where they whip drug addicts in order to cure their cravings. He pays them a lot of money to make sure they put on a good show, and the beatings that the crew film, are far more severe than usual. They then go on an expedition to a temple where they heard that some of the monks were in a permanent trance. Disappointed to find that all these trance monks have now died, Paolo sets up a scene in which the Sultan at the temple catches butterflies and eats them. Stars Philippe Leroy, Delia Boccardo, Gabriele Tinti, Lars Bloch, and Luciana Angiolillo. Directed by Paolo Cavara. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WILD, WILD PLANET (1965) Also known as: "The Galaxy Criminals." A deranged scientist (played by Massimo Serato) is using his employer's top-secret bio-laboratory to engage in clandestine eugenics experiments. When he starts kidnapping leading citizens for use in his twisted tests, it's up to rogue cop Mike Halstead (Tony Russel) to come to the rescue of all, including his lady friend Connie Lisa Gastoni), who is also being held captive by the madman. Antonio Margheriti directs this top-notch space opera also starring Franco Nero, Carlo Giustini, Enzo Fiermonte, Umberto Raho, and others. Letterboxed. Dubbed in English. Upgrade!! (A-/B).
WITCHCRAFT '70 (1970) A mondo style report of satanic rites from around the world. Includes devil worshipping, voodoo cults, church of Satan, black magic, naked exorcism and pagan rituals. This exploitative documentary is certainly dated, and feeds to the believe that witches and Satanists are pretty much the same thing, which I know will irritate and offend all the pagans out there. It even has Anton LeVey and has some footage of his rituals and stuff. There is lots of nudity at black masses, but it stops short of showing anything to sexual. Good for a watch, if even only for the Hippie campfire cult footage... Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WITCH'S CURSE, THE (1962) Original title: "Maciste All'Inferno." Engaging cross between witch-burning horror and heroic peplum sees Maciste, the film's muscle-bound, loincloth-clad hero, uprooting a tree and travelling into the depths of hell to lift a witch's curse and save an innocent woman's life. Along the way he has to battle various foes such as lions, eagles, giants, snakes, you name it. This is a thoroughly entertaining slice of escapism packed with action and cool special effects. Stars Kirk Morris, Helene Chanel, Vira Silenti, Andrea Bosic, Remo De Angelis, and others. Directed by Riccardo Freda. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
WOLFMAN NEVER SLEEPS (1972) A man has had a werewolf curse cast upon him. If he doesn't get rid of it, he turns into a killer werewolf when the moon is full. Stars Paul Naschy, Perla Cristal, Mark Stevens, Veronica Lujan, and others. Directed by Jose Maria Zabalza. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WOMEN AGAINST WOMEN (1978) Four women who just broke out of prison get a lift from a bus full of young and innocent female tennis players. They take hostages and bring them all into a judge's house. Then the fun begins. Lilli Carati, Zora Kerova, Dirce Funari, Ines Pellegrini, and others. Directed by Giovanni Brusadori. Dubbed in English, with Dutch subtitles. (A-/B).
WOMEN OF DEVIL'S ISLAND (1961) Original title: "Le Prigioniere Dell'Isola Del Diavolo." Captive in a notorious island prison, a noblewoman is rescued from sadistic maltreatment by the new captain, only to discover that he and his companions are pirates who have come to infiltrate the treasury. Stars Guy Madison, Marisa Belli, Paul Muller, and Michele Mercier. Directed by Domenico Paolella. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WOMEN OF THE WORLD (1963) This "Mondo" movie is centered around women. The film takes us around the world and we are shown a lot of pretty bizarre stuff. Female coed hitchhikers in Sweden, mothers of thalidomide babies, stone age drag queens, sexy Polynesian dancers, and the bizarre "women of the window" of Hamburg are among the attractions. Directed by Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, and Franco E. Prosperi. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
WOMEN'S CAMP 119 (1977) One of the stronger Nazi exploitation films out there, Bruno Mattei directed this one. A prisoner (Lorraine De Salle) is forced to serve as a doctor's assistant, giving her a front row seat for the horrible goings-on. There's the experiment to revive Nazi soldiers who have frozen to death by having nude women rub their bodies all over the corpse (that one works), and the experiment tries to "cure" homosexual men by having nude women dance for them. This is only some of the horrors that are going on there. Dubbed in English, with Dutch subtitles. (B/B-).
WOMEN'S PRISON MASSACRE (1983) Also known as: "Blade Violent." Emanuelle, a reporter, comes just a little too close to exposing a corrupt official, and is sent to prison on trumped-up charges. In the prison, the inmates are constantly humiliated and tortured by the prison staff. Overly affectionate prisoners are forced underwater, while others are obliged to look on. Emanuelle finds an enemy in the deranged Albina, who "runs the prison." For the pleasure of the warden, Emanuelle and Albina are forced to fight each other with knives. Bad becomes worse when four men awaiting execution escape and take over the prison. Gore flows like water. Stars Laura Gemser, Gabriele Tinti, Franca Stoppi, Lorraine De Selle, and others. Directed by Bruno Mattei. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
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YETI: GIANT OF THE 20TH CENTURY (1977) Bigfoot is caught by scientists and held in captivity. However, he manages to escape and begins wreaking havoc at a winter resort. A scientist and a ranger risk their lives to recapture him. Stars Tony Kendall, Antonella Interlenghi, Mimmo Crao, Edoardo Faieta, Jim Sullivan, John Stacey, and Donald O'Brien. Directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Dubbed in English, with Portuguese subtitles. (A-/B).
YOU ARE CARRION, AND I'LL KILL YOU! (1972) Also known as: "Se Una Carogna, E T'Ammazzo!" A bandit (played by Fernando Sancho) and his gang are raising hell and seizing the property of peaceful citizens in a small western town. The federal government hires a gunman (played by Pierre Brice) to go in and wipe them out. Also stars Raul Aparici, Antonio Molino Rojo, and Steven Tedd. Directed by Manuel Esteba. Dubbed in English. (B/B-).
YOU CAN DO A LOT WITH SEVEN WOMEN (1973) Richard Harrison and Marcella Michelanseli star in this film directed by Frank Agrama. When a model dies in a suspicious accident, her lover (Richard Harrison) goes undercover as a photographer (cue gratuitous nudity!) to find out what happened. He discovers the modeling agency is a front for drug smugglers so he uses his fists to get revenge. Dubbed in English, with Greek subtitles. (A-/B).
YOUNG DRACULA (1975) Also known as: "Dracula in the Provinces." Oft disregarded film from horror master Lucio Fulci. A man is bitten by a vampire and tries everything he can to destroy the curse. This is a comedy vehicle for Italian funny man Lando Buzzanca, but of most interest for its offbeat humor, and a nice and very substantial cameo from John Steiner as the gay Romanian vampire called Count Dragulescu, it is he who puts the bite on the hapless Buzzanca. Sylva Koscina looks good, Rossano Brazzi is wasted, and the rest of cast performs admirably. Also stars Moira Orfei, Ciccio Ingrassa, Valentina Cortese, and others. Dubbed in English, with Greek subtitles. (B/B-).
YPOTRON (1965) Scientist Dr. Morrow has been kidnapped and agent Logan (played by Luis Davila) is assigned to the case. But is it really Dr. Morris or someone impersonating him? Also stars Janine Reynaud, Gaia Germani, Luciano Pigozzi, Alfredo Mayo, Xan Das Bolas, Mary Paz Pondal, and others. Directed by Giorgio Stegani. Dubbed in English. (B-/C).
YVONNE OF THE NIGHT (1949) Carlo Rutelli (played by Frank Latimore) is in love "Yvonne La Nuit" a vaudeville performer, but his father is opposed to the wedding. Then comes WWI. Carl is killed during the war, and Yvonne has a child, but Carl's father makes her believe that it is dead. Yvonne then begins a slow descent into obscurity and poverty, until she learns many years later that the child is alive. Also stars Olga Villi, Toto, Eduardo De Fillipo, Gino Cervi, Arnoldo Foa, and others. Directed by Giuseppe Amato. Dubbed in Italian, with no subtitles. (A-/B).
Z7: OPERATION REMBRANDT (1965) Lang Jeffries stars as the super suave agent who teams with an Asian spy and her companions to battle evil Joachim Hansen and his criminal gang who have developed a powerful laser ray that can destroy all life. Also stars Loredana Nusciak, Carlo Hinterman, and others. Directed by Giancarlo Romitelli. German and Spanish versions are available. Dubbed in Spanish, with no subtitles. (B/B-). Dubbed in German, with no subtitles. Letterboxed. (A-/B).
ZAMBO, KING OF THE JUNGLE (1972) Brad Harris plays a prison inmate who was wrongfully convicted of a murder. While being transported to another jail, he breaks loose and plunges into the jungle, escaping his captors. Years later, when explorers enter the area looking for diamonds, they find Harris (now called Zambo) holding supreme sway over the natives. Also stars Attilio Dottesio, Raf Baldassarre, Daniele Vargas, and Gisela Hahn. Directed by Adalberto Albertini. Letterboxed. Dubbed in German, with no subtitles. (A-/B).
ZENABEL (1969) Lucretia Love, Mauro Prenti, Lionel Stander, John Ireland, and others, star in this mediaeval sex comedy from director Ruggero Deodato. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
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ZORRO AT THE COURT OF SPAIN (1962) Riccardo De Villaria (played by Giorgio Ardisson) returns to his native kingdom after a long journey, only to discover that a tyrant has assumed rulership over the land. Meanwhile, a mysterious black-masked avenger arises, whose appearance coincides with Villaria's return. Also stars Grazia Maria Spina, Carla Calo, Franco Fantasia, Livio Lorenzo, Nazzareno Zamperla, Nerio Bernardi, Alberto Lupo, Tullio Altamura, and others. Directed by Luigi Capuano. Dubbed in English. (A-/B).
ZORRO THE AVENGER (1962) Original title: "La Venganza Del Zorro." Trouble is brewing in California. The soldiers of Colonel Clarence (played by Howard Vernon) and the native Spaniards are at arms against each other. To bring peace to the region, a new governor is appointed. However, Clarence upsets matters by bringing a beloved community leader under false arrest. Zorro (played by Frank Latimore) dons the black mask and goes after Clarence's henchmen with vengeance. Directed by Joaquin Luis Romero Marchent. Letterboxed at 1.66:1. Dubbed in English, with Dutch subtitles. (B/B-).
ZORRO THE FOX (1968) Also known as" El Zorro." George Ardisson stars in his second role as the titular character- the first one being Luigi Capuano's "Zorro at the Court of Spain", made some years earlier. Don Pedro, captain of the guards, and the alcalde Don Jaimez, desiring to unite two of the greatest provinces in Mexico, attempt to destroy the nobles who oppose their plan. However, Zorro soon shows up, turns the tables on them, and busts banditos out of prison to go for the throat. Also starring Femi Benussi, Spartaco Battisti, Giacomo Rossi-Stuart, and others. Directed by Guido Zurli. Dubbed in English, with Greek subtitles. (B/B-).
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