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Ruggero Deodato

Directing Born May 7, 1939 Died Dec 29, 2022 Potenza, Basilicata, Italy 116 credits
116
Total Credits
2025
65 Years Career Span
27
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ruggero Deodato works in directing. Born May 7, 1939 in Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. Died December 29, 2022. Archytele lists 116 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Known for

Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

2013

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

as Cannibal

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

as The Italian Cannibal
Film

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983
Film

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983
Film

The Barbarians

1987

Brigada

2002

House Hunters International

as Oil Rig Assistant

House Hunters International

2006
Film

Cannibal Holocaust

as Man Sitting in NYU Campus (uncredited)
Film

Cannibal Holocaust

1980

Oteckovia

as Man in Nicole's Restaurant (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Robert Kerman 1 shared title
Francesca Ciardi 1 shared title
Perry Pirkanen 1 shared title
Luca Barbareschi 1 shared title
Salvatore Basile 1 shared title
Ricardo Fuentes 1 shared title
Carl Gabriel Yorke 1 shared title
Paolo Paoloni 1 shared title
Lionello Pio Di Savoia 1 shared title
Luigina Rocchi 1 shared title

Career timeline

Il cinema secondo Corman
Deodato vs Lenzi
The Last of UsAn Evening With Ruggero Deodato: 60 Years of Filmmaking
Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci UnchainedThe Found Footage PhenomenonInferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of ExcessSearching for Cannibal Holocaust
Cursed Films
Deathcember · DirectorDeathcember · WriterDeodato Holocaust
Atrocious · PresenterAtrocious · ThanksAtrocious · Associate ProducerMe Me Lai Bites BackThe Last Supper: The Final Days of the Italian Cannibal Film
Macho Man 2Cult of TerrorOmega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato
Ballad in BloodBallad in Blood · DirectorBallad in Blood · ScreenplayYellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the GialloBanned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies
Lilith's HellEaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
H.P. Lovecraft: Two Left ArmsFaenza: La Pantalla Oculta
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten · DirectorThe Profane Exhibit · DirectorThe Profane Exhibit · WriterChimèresI Tarantiniani
From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie
Film and Be DamnedBloody Sin: Abonimations of the Third ReichPoliziotti ViolentiThe Long Road Back from Hell: Reclaiming Cannibal Holocaust
The Museum Of Wonders
Dead BonesPaura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1
Hostel: Part IIHostel: Part IIHostel Part II: The Next LevelHostel Part II: A Legacy of TortureHanging Shadows
The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist?Do You Remember Lucio Fulci?Cinema of Death
Ban the Sadist Videos!
Non risponde più
In the Jungle: The Making Of Cannibal HolocaustDjango: The One and Only
Father Hope · DirectorFather Hope · Screenplay
We Are Angels · DirectorWe Are Angels · Writer
The Washing MachineThe Washing Machine · Director
Mom I Can Do ItMom I Can Do It · DirectorMom I Can Do It · Writer
Oceano · DirectorOceano · Creator
Phantom of DeathPhantom of Death · DirectorDial: HelpDial: Help · DirectorDial: Help · Screenplay
The Barbarians · Director
Body Count · DirectorThe Lone Runner · Director
Cut and Run · Director

Full Filmography

116 titles
  • Il cinema secondo Corman (2025) as Self
  • Deodato vs Lenzi (2024) as self
  • The Last of Us (2022) as Self
  • An Evening With Ruggero Deodato: 60 Years of Filmmaking (2022) as 自己
  • Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained (2021) as Self - Filmmaker
  • The Found Footage Phenomenon (2021) as Self
  • Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess (2021) as Self
  • Searching for Cannibal Holocaust (2021) as Self
  • Cursed Films (2020) as Self
  • Deathcember (2019) Director
  • Deathcember (2019) Writer
  • Deodato Holocaust (2019) as Himself
  • Atrocious (2018) Presenter
  • Atrocious (2018) Thanks
  • Atrocious (2018) Associate Producer
  • Me Me Lai Bites Back (2018) as Self
  • The Last Supper: The Final Days of the Italian Cannibal Film (2018)
  • Die Welt der Barbaren (2018) as Self
  • Macho Man 2 (2017) as Himself
  • Cult of Terror (2017) as Self - Filmmaker
  • Omega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato (2017) as Self
  • Ballad in Blood (2016) as Prof. Roth
  • Ballad in Blood (2016) Director
  • Ballad in Blood (2016) Screenplay
  • Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo (2016) as Self
  • Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies (2016)
  • Lilith's Hell (2015) as Self
  • Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film (2015)
  • H.P. Lovecraft: Two Left Arms (2014)
  • Faenza: La Pantalla Oculta (2014)
  • Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) Director
  • The Profane Exhibit (2013) Director
  • The Profane Exhibit (2013) Writer
  • Chimères (2013) as Butcher
  • I Tarantiniani (2013) as Self
  • From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie (2012) as Himself
  • Film and Be Damned (2011) as Self
  • Bloody Sin: Abonimations of the Third Reich (2011)
  • Poliziotti Violenti (2011) as Self
  • The Long Road Back from Hell: Reclaiming Cannibal Holocaust (2011) as Self
  • The Museum Of Wonders (2010) as Himself
  • Dead Bones (2008) as Butcher
  • Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 (2008) as Self
  • Hostel: Part II (2007) as Cannibal
  • Hostel: Part II (2007) as The Italian Cannibal
  • Hostel Part II: The Next Level (2007) as Self
  • Hostel Part II: A Legacy of Torture (2007) as Self
  • Hanging Shadows (2007) as Self
  • The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist? (2006) as Self
  • Do You Remember Lucio Fulci? (2006) as Self
  • Cinema of Death (2006)
  • Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) as Self
  • Non risponde più (2004) as Himself
  • In the Jungle: The Making Of Cannibal Holocaust (2003) as Himself
  • Django: The One and Only (2003) as Self
  • Father Hope (2002) Director
  • Father Hope (2002) Screenplay
  • We Are Angels (1997) Director
  • We Are Angels (1997) Writer
  • The Washing Machine (1993) as Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)
  • The Washing Machine (1993) Director
  • Mom I Can Do It (1992) as Street photographer in yellow hat (uncredited)
  • Mom I Can Do It (1992) Director
  • Mom I Can Do It (1992) Writer
  • Oceano (1989) Director
  • Oceano (1989) Creator
  • Phantom of Death (1988) as Man That Gets on Moped at Station (uncredited)
  • Phantom of Death (1988) Director
  • Dial: Help (1988) as Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
  • Dial: Help (1988) Director
  • Dial: Help (1988) Screenplay
  • The Barbarians (1987) Director
  • Body Count (1986) Director
  • The Lone Runner (1986) Director
  • Cut and Run (1985) Director
  • Raiders of Atlantis (1983) as Oil Rig Assistant
  • Raiders of Atlantis (1983) Director
  • Cannibal Holocaust (1980) as Man Sitting in NYU Campus (uncredited)
  • Cannibal Holocaust (1980) Director
  • House on the Edge of the Park (1980) Director
  • Concorde Affair (1979) as Man in Nicole's Restaurant (uncredited)
  • Concorde Affair (1979) Director
  • Last Feelings (1978) Story
  • Last Feelings (1978) Director
  • Last Cannibal World (1977) Director
  • Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man (1976) Director
  • Waves of Lust (1975) Director
  • All'ultimo minuto (1971) Creator
  • All'ultimo minuto (1971) Director
  • Zenabel (1969) Director
  • Zenabel (1969) Screenplay
  • In the Name of the Father (1969) Director
  • Gungala, The Black Panther Girl (1968) Director
  • Man Only Cries for Love (1968) Director
  • Vacation on the Esmeralda Coast (1968) Director
  • Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen (1968) Writer
  • Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen (1968) Director
  • The Hellbenders (1967) Assistant Director
  • Sailors on Deck (1967) First Assistant Director
  • Django (1966) Assistant Director
  • Django (1966) Second Unit Director
  • Navajo Joe (1966) Assistant Director
  • Ringo and His Golden Pistol (1966) First Assistant Director
  • Mademoiselle de Maupin (1966) First Assistant Director
  • The Slave Merchants (1964) Assistant Director
  • Castle of Blood (1964) First Assistant Director
  • Totò sexy (1963) First Assistant Director
  • The Shortest Day (1963) Second Assistant Director
  • The Monk of Monza (1963) First Assistant Director
  • Gli onorevoli (1963) First Assistant Director
  • Dark Soul (1962) Second Assistant Director
  • Lo smemorato di Collegno (1962) Second Assistant Director
  • Viva l'Italia! (1961) Second Assistant Director
  • Ursus in the Valley of the Lions (1961) First Assistant Director
  • Pastasciutta nel deserto (1961) First Assistant Director
  • Masters of Mayhem as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ruggero Deodato best known for?

Ruggero Deodato is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006), Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983).

When and where was Ruggero Deodato born?

Ruggero Deodato was born on May 7, 1939 in Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. They passed away on December 29, 2022.

How many credits does Ruggero Deodato have?

Ruggero Deodato has accumulated over 116 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.

What is Ruggero Deodato's background in cinema and television?

Ruggero Deodato (7 May 1939 - 29 December 2022) was an Italian film director. He has worked in a wide variety of genres, but is best known for his horror and exploitation films, and particularly for directing the controversial cult classic "Cannibal Holocaust" (1980).