Mario Gariazzo

Born: 1930-06-04 in Biella, Piedmont, Italy

Died: 2002-03-18

Known For: Directing

Biography

Mario Gariazzo was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in various genres, including horror, westerns, and science fiction. Born in Biella, Piedmont, he began his career in the 1960s. Gariazzo directed films such as Acquasanta Joe (1971), The Eerie Midnight Horror Show (1974), and White Slave (1985). His work is characterized by its engagement with popular cinematic trends and exploration of controversial themes. Gariazzo's films have gained a cult following for their unique style and storytelling.

Filmography

1992

Ultimi fuochi d'estate ... (Director)
Che meraviglia, amici! ... (Director)

1990

Threesome Wild ... (Director)

1988

Taxi Killer ... (Writer)
The Brother from Space ... (Director)
Intrigo d'amore ... (Director)

1987

Top Model ... (Director)

1985

Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story ... (Director)

1981

A Gun for a Cop ... (Screenplay)

1980

Beware of Those Two Neapolitans ... (Director)

1979

Play Motel ... (Director)

1978

Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind ... (Director)
Eyes Behind the Stars ... (Director)

1977

Sister Emanuelle ... (Writer)

1974

Enter the Devil ... (Director)
Macrò ... (Story)
The Balloon Vendor ... (Director)

1973

The Last Snows of Spring ... (Idea)
The Bloody Hands of the Law ... (Director)

1971

Holy Water Joe ... (Director)
Day of Judgment ... (Director)
The Masked Thief ... (Writer)