Gianfranco Parolini
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 20, 1925 in Rome, Italy
- Died
- April 26, 2018
- Active Years
- 1950–2018 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 82 credits in database
Biography
Gianfranco Parolini was an Italian film director born in Rome on February 20, 1925. Throughout his career, he was frequently credited under the name Frank Kramer and also used the alias Robert F. Atkinson J. His filmography includes the Sabata Trilogy, various sword and sandal films, a number of Spaghetti Westerns, and the majority of the Kommissar X series. Before transitioning into his directing career, Parolini worked as an assistant to Giuseppe D'Amato and claimed to have authored more than 100 thriller novels. Parolini, who held 42 known credits in the industry, passed away in Rome on April 26, 2018, at the age of 93.
Career overview
Gianfranco Parolini was an Italian film director born in Rome on February 20, 1925. Throughout his career, he was frequently credited under the name Frank Kramer and also utilized the alias Robert F. Atkinson J. His professional background included a period working as an assistant to Giuseppe D'Amato. Parolini stated that he authored more than 100 thriller novels prior to his transition into the film industry.
His directorial filmography encompassed a variety of genres, including sword and sandal films and numerous Spaghetti Westerns. He is notably recognized for his work on the Sabata Trilogy and the majority of the Kommissar X film series. Parolini maintained a career that spanned 42 known credits in the film and television industry. He passed away in his birthplace of Rome on April 26, 2018, at the age of 93.
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Full Filmography
82 titles- If You Meet Frank Kramer... (2018)
- Die X-Männer schlagen zurück (2012) as Mad Director
- Western all'italiana (2004)
- The Secret of the Incas' Empire (1987) as Prof. Alexis Xristopoulos (as John Francis Scott)
- The Secret of the Incas' Empire (1987) Director
- Caligula's Slaves (1984) as Senator Lucius (as John Francis Littlewords)
- Caligula's Slaves (1984) Writer
- Caligula's Slaves (1984) Producer
- Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977) Director
- Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977) Screenplay
- Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977) Producer
- God's Gun (1976) Screenplay
- God's Gun (1976) Director
- We Are No Angels (1975) Writer
- We Are No Angels (1975) Director
- Fists of Fire (1975) as Self
- This Time I'll Make You Rich (1974) Producer
- This Time I'll Make You Rich (1974) Director
- This Time I'll Make You Rich (1974) Writer
- Sotto a chi tocca! (1972) Director
- Sotto a chi tocca! (1972) Writer
- Return of Sabata (1971) Director
- Return of Sabata (1971) Editor
- Return of Sabata (1971) Writer
- Adiós, Sabata (1970) Director
- Adiós, Sabata (1970) Writer
- Adiós, Sabata (1970) Editor
- Adiós, Sabata (1970) Story
- Sabata (1969) Screenplay
- Sabata (1969) Story
- Sabata (1969) Director
- Five for Hell (1969) Writer
- Five for Hell (1969) Director
- Five for Hell (1969) Editor
- Island of Lost Girls (1969) Screenplay
- If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death (1968) as Gambler
- If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death (1968) Director
- If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death (1968) Screenplay
- Kill, Panther, Kill! (1968) as Smoky
- Kill, Panther, Kill! (1968) Director
- Kill, Panther, Kill! (1968) Screenplay
- The Three Fantastic Supermen (1967) Director
- The Three Fantastic Supermen (1967) Writer
- Kill Me Gently (1967) Director
- Sette donne per una strage (1967) Director
- Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill (1966) Screenplay
- Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill (1966) Director
- So Darling, So Deadly (1966) as Rex
- So Darling, So Deadly (1966) Director
- So Darling, So Deadly (1966) Screenplay
- The Tall Women (1966) Director
- Left Handed Johnny West (1965) Director
- Left Handed Johnny West (1965) Story
- Mission to Caracas (1965) Writer
- Mission To Hell (1964) Director
- 3 Avengers (1964) Director
- 3 Avengers (1964) Screenplay
- The Ten Gladiators (1963) as Livius Verus
- The Ten Gladiators (1963) Director
- The Ten Gladiators (1963) Writer
- The Old Testament (1963) Director
- The Old Testament (1963) Screenplay
- 79 A.D. (1962) Director
- 79 A.D. (1962) Writer
- The Fury of Hercules (1962) Director
- The Fury of Hercules (1962) Story
- Conqueror of Maracaibo (1961) Writer
- Conqueror of Maracaibo (1961) Art Direction
- Goliath Against the Giants (1961) Co-Director
- Goliath Against the Giants (1961) Screenplay
- Samson (1961) Screenplay
- Samson (1961) Director
- Quanto sei bella Roma (1959) Story
- Quanto sei bella Roma (1959) Screenplay
- The Warrior and the Slave Girl (1958) First Assistant Director
- The Warrior and the Slave Girl (1958) Screenplay
- Mata Hari's Daughter (1954) First Assistant Director
- Francis the Smuggler (1953) Director
- Francis the Smuggler (1953) Screenplay
- The Little World of Don Camillo (1952) Script Supervisor
- Eran trecento (1952) Second Assistant Director
- The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) Script Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gianfranco Parolini best known for?
Gianfranco Parolini is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977), Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977), Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977), God's Gun (1976).
When and where was Gianfranco Parolini born?
Gianfranco Parolini was born on February 20, 1925 in Rome, Italy. They passed away on April 26, 2018.
How many credits does Gianfranco Parolini have?
Gianfranco Parolini has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2018.
What is Gianfranco Parolini's background in cinema and television?
Gianfranco Parolini was an Italian film director born in Rome on February 20, 1925. Throughout his career, he was frequently credited under the name Frank Kramer and also used the alias Robert F. Atkinson J. His filmography includes the Sabata Trilogy, various sword and sandal films, a number of Spaghetti Westerns, and...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kill, Panther, Kill! (1968) as Smoky — aged about 43
- So Darling, So Deadly (1966) as Rex — aged about 41
- If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death (1968) as Gambler — aged about 43
- The Ten Gladiators (1963) as Livius Verus — aged about 38
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