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Elio Petri
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Overview
Born
January 29
,
1929
·
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Died
November 10
,
1982
·
Rome, Lazio, Italy
(cancer)
Birth name
Eraclio Petri
Mini Bio
Elio Petri was born on January 29, 1929 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
,
We Still Kill the Old Way (1967)
and
His Days Are Numbered (1962)
. He was married to
Paola Pegoraro
. He died on November 10, 1982 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Family
Spouse
Paola Pegoraro
(March 24, 1962 - November 10, 1982) (his death)
Parents
Mario Petri
Anna Papitto
Trademarks
Often worked with editor
Ruggero Mastroianni
.
Often worked with screenwriter
Ugo Pirro
.
Often worked with actor
Gian Maria Volontè
.
Often worked with cinematographer
Luigi Kuveiller
.
Often worked with actor
Salvo Randone
.
Trivia
Member of the Italian Communist Party until 1957.
Worked as a film critic for the Italian communist newspaper "L'Unità".
He was the son of a plumber.
Was in a relationship with Giuliana De Sio (1979-November 1982).
Quotes
[about
His Days Are Numbered (1962)
] When I asked
Goffredo Lombardo
to produced the movie, I gave the names of three actors for the main role:
Totò
,
Jean Gabin
,
Salvo Randone
. He chose Randone because it was the cheapest choice, obviously.
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