Bruno Mattei

Bruno Mattei

Bruno Mattei (30 July 1931 – 21 May 2007) was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and editor who directed exploitation films in many genres, including women in prison, nunsploitation, zombie, mondo, cannibal, and Nazisploitation films. Born in 1931, Bruno Mattei grew up in Rome, Italy, where his father owned a small film editing studio. Mattei made his debut as a director with the drama Armida, il dramma di una sposa(1970) under the alias "Jordon B. Matthews". He eventually had more pseudonyms than any working director in the world. He returned to editing before making another comeback in 1976 with two low-budget Nazi exploitation films, Women's Camp 119 (1977) (aka "Women's Camp 119") and Casa privata per le SS (1977) (aka "SS Girls"). Mattei followed these taboo-breaking films with excursions into porno films and mondo "shockumentaries", all directed under his many pseudonyms, concentrating on "shock value" with films such as Mondo erotico (1973), "Libiodomania" and "Libidomania 2". Always on the lookout for new exploitation avenues, Mattei followed with "nunsploitation", with the softcore sex film La vera storia della monaca di Monza (1980) and the violent sex thriller The Other Hell (1981). Both films involved a partnership with writer/director Claudio Fragasso, who helped him write and direct the back-to-back productions. Using yet another alias, "Vincent Dawn", Mattei directed Hell of the Living Dead (1980) (aka "Hell of the Living Dead"), a low-budged zombie picture inspired by other zombie cannibal movies such as Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Lucio Fulci's Zombi 2 (1979). "Virus" was filmed in Spain and used jungle footage from New Guinea and a patch soundtrack from Goblins "Dawn of the Dead" soundtrack, which was a minor hit in Italy and abroad. After directing two women's prison films starring Laura Gemser, Mattei moved to directing sword-and-sorcery flicks, starting with I sette magnifici gladiatori (1983). Both Mattei and Fragasso collaborated on the sci-fi/horror flick Rats - Notte di terrore (1984), inspired by the futuristic movies of the early 1980s. Mattei considers this his best work, despite his still having to work with a very low budget. He worked relentlessly through the 1980s, directing a pair of "spaghetti westerns", some action flicks and about half of Zombi 3 (1988) after Lucio Fulci was taken off the production, though Mattei was not credited with it. In the early 1990s Mattei directed a series of erotic thrillers and a made-for-TV movie, Cruel Jaws (1995) (TV), which was inspired by Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975). Mattei continued making films, with more than 50 to his credit by the 200s. In early 2007 his health becan to decline rapidly after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Despite his doctor's warnings, he went through with a surgical operation to have the tumor removed in May of that year. After the surgery he fell into a coma from complications, and died a few days later on May 21, 2007 at age 75.

  • Title: Bruno Mattei
  • Popularity: 3.524
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1931-07-30
  • Place of Birth: Rome, Lazio, Italy
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  • Also Known As: Andy Lamar, Bob Hunter, David Graham, David Hunt, Erik Montgomery, Frank Klox, George Smith, Gilbert Roussel, Herik Montgomery, Jimmy B. Matheus, J.B. Mathews, J.B. Matthews, Jimmy Matheus, Jordan B. Matthews, Martin Miller, Michael Cardoso, Norman Dawn, Pierre Le Blanc, Stefan Oblowsky, Vincent Dawn, William Snyder, J. Metheus, Jummy Mathews
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Bruno Mattei Movies

  • 2008
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    Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1

    Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1

    6 2008 HD

    This documentary examines the life and legacy of controversial Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci through interviews with his colleagues, each of whom...

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  • 2007
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    Zombies: The Beginning

    Zombies: The Beginning

    3.867 2007 HD

    A woman floating on a raft in the middle of the Pacific. She was found by a rescue team and taken ashore. Once there, she tells a story of how she...

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  • 2016
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    The Films of Bruno Mattei

    The Films of Bruno Mattei

    9 2016 HD

    A look into the films and career of cult film director Bruno Mattei.

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  • 1980
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    Night of the Zombies

    Night of the Zombies

    5.4 1980 HD

    A rat causes a chemical leak at a Papua New Guinea research facility, leading a group of eco-terrorists to demand the closure of all facilities. When...

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  • 1988
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    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    5.1 1988 HD

    When a terrorist's body, infected with a stolen chemical, is recovered by the US military, the corpse is cremated, unintentionally releasing a virus...

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  • 1995
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    Legittima Vendetta

    Legittima Vendetta

    5 1995 HD

    An upscale couple visit a villa owned by a chick named Rita for some rest and relaxation, but the husband and Rita have other plans... until Rita and...

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  • 1990
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    Night Killer

    Night Killer

    5.1 1990 HD

    Melanie Beck is the only surviving victim of a killer-rapist who wears a Freddy Krueger-esque mask and claw. Despite having seen the killer's face,...

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  • 1970
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    Count Dracula

    Count Dracula

    5.8 1970 HD

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  • 1980
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    Night of the Zombies

    Night of the Zombies

    5.4 1980 HD

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  • 1981
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    Caligula and Messalina

    Caligula and Messalina

    4.432 1981 HD

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  • 1977
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    Private House of the SS

    Private House of the SS

    5.4 1977 HD

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  • 1982
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    Violence in a Women's Prison

    Violence in a Women's Prison

    5.9 1982 HD

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  • 1982
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    Violence in a Women's Prison

    Violence in a Women's Prison

    5.9 1982 HD

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  • 1984
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    Devil Fish

    Devil Fish

    3.2 1984 HD

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  • 1976
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    Black Velvet

    Black Velvet

    4.4 1976 HD

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  • 2004
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    In the Land of the Cannibals

    In the Land of the Cannibals

    4.2 2004 HD

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  • 1976
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    Black Cobra

    Black Cobra

    4.3 1976 HD

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  • 2005
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    Secrets of Women

    Secrets of Women

    3.5 2005 HD

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  • 1983
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    Women's Prison Massacre

    Women's Prison Massacre

    4.6 1983 HD

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  • 1989
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    Shocking Dark

    Shocking Dark

    4.6 1989 HD

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  • 1980
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    The True Story of the Nun of Monza

    The True Story of the Nun of Monza

    4.4 1980 HD

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  • 2006
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    The Jail: The Women's Hell

    The Jail: The Women's Hell

    8.1 2006 HD

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  • 1984
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    Rats: Night of Terror

    Rats: Night of Terror

    4.895 1984 HD

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  • 1990
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    Night Killer

    Night Killer

    5.1 1990 HD

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  • 2006
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    The Tomb

    The Tomb

    3.6 2006 HD

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  • 1995
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    Cruel Jaws

    Cruel Jaws

    4.4 1995 HD

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  • 1988
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    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    5.1 1988 HD

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  • 1955
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    Tua per la vita

    Tua per la vita

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1988
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    Cop Game

    Cop Game

    4.8 1988 HD

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  • 1987
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    Strike Commando

    Strike Commando

    4.9 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Strike Commando

    Strike Commando

    4.9 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Double Target

    Double Target

    4.7 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Double Target

    Double Target

    4.7 1987 HD

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  • 2007
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    Island of the Living Dead

    Island of the Living Dead

    6.045 2007 HD

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  • 2002
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    Killing Striptease

    Killing Striptease

    3.8 2002 HD

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  • 1979
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    Libidomania

    Libidomania

    4.2 1979 HD

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  • 1988
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    Robowar

    Robowar

    4.5 1988 HD

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  • 1994
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    Telephone Murder

    Telephone Murder

    4.2 1994 HD

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  • 2007
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    Zombies: The Beginning

    Zombies: The Beginning

    3.867 2007 HD

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  • 1983
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    Uno storico pasticcio

    Uno storico pasticcio

    6 1983 HD

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  • 2004
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    Cannibal World

    Cannibal World

    3.3 2004 HD

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  • 2004
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    Cannibal World

    Cannibal World

    3.3 2004 HD

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  • 2004
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    Snuff Trap

    Snuff Trap

    4.7 2004 HD

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  • 1988
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    Strike Commando 2

    Strike Commando 2

    5 1988 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Other Hell

    The Other Hell

    4.9 1981 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Other Hell

    The Other Hell

    4.9 1981 HD

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  • 1995
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    Legittima Vendetta

    Legittima Vendetta

    5 1995 HD

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  • 1995
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    Legittima Vendetta

    Legittima Vendetta

    5 1995 HD

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  • 1983
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    The Seven Magnificent Gladiators

    The Seven Magnificent Gladiators

    2.75 1983 HD

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  • 1987
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    White Apache

    White Apache

    5 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Scalps

    Scalps

    5.6 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Scalps

    Scalps

    5.6 1987 HD

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  • 1970
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    Armida, il dramma di una sposa

    Armida, il dramma di una sposa

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1976
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    Love Sacrifice

    Love Sacrifice

    6 1976 HD

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  • 1977
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    Sexy Night Report

    Sexy Night Report

    4.7 1977 HD

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  • 1978
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    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    5.1 1978 HD

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  • 1979
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    Cicciolina my love

    Cicciolina my love

    2.7 1979 HD

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  • 1982
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    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    3.4 1982 HD

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  • 1980
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    Sesso Perverso, Mondo Violento

    Sesso Perverso, Mondo Violento

    3.5 1980 HD

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  • 1988
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    Sortis de route

    Sortis de route

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Sortis de route

    Sortis de route

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1989
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    Born to Fight

    Born to Fight

    5.7 1989 HD

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  • 1966
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    Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun

    Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun

    7 1966 HD

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  • 2002
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    The Other Woman

    The Other Woman

    3 2002 HD

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  • 1969
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    The Magnificent Tony Carrera

    The Magnificent Tony Carrera

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1955
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    Figaro, il barbiere di Siviglia

    Figaro, il barbiere di Siviglia

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1963
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    Revenge of the Black Knight

    Revenge of the Black Knight

    4 1963 HD

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  • 1984
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    Rats: Night of Terror

    Rats: Night of Terror

    4.895 1984 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Deserter

    The Deserter

    4 1970 HD

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  • 2005
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    The Dark Side of a Woman

    The Dark Side of a Woman

    2 2005 HD

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  • 1978
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    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    5.1 1978 HD

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  • 1978
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    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2

    5.1 1978 HD

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  • 1967
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    Goldface, the Fantastic Superman

    Goldface, the Fantastic Superman

    4.8 1967 HD

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  • 1956
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    The Violent Patriot

    The Violent Patriot

    4.7 1956 HD

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  • 1983
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    The Seven Magnificent Gladiators

    The Seven Magnificent Gladiators

    2.75 1983 HD

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  • 1952
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    Non è vero... ma ci credo!

    Non è vero... ma ci credo!

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1962
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    Mondo caldo di notte

    Mondo caldo di notte

    1 1962 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Nights of Lucretia Borgia

    The Nights of Lucretia Borgia

    1 1959 HD

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  • 1983
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    Women's Prison Massacre

    Women's Prison Massacre

    4.6 1983 HD

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  • 1990
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    Three for One

    Three for One

    4.1 1990 HD

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  • 2002
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    Venetian Caprice

    Venetian Caprice

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2002
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    Venetian Caprice

    Venetian Caprice

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2002
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    Venetian Caprice

    Venetian Caprice

    1 2002 HD

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  • 1982
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    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    3.4 1982 HD

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  • 2004
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    Snuff Trap

    Snuff Trap

    4.7 2004 HD

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  • 2004
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    Snuff Trap

    Snuff Trap

    4.7 2004 HD

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  • 1975
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    La collegiale

    La collegiale

    5.3 1975 HD

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  • 1990
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    Desire

    Desire

    3.9 1990 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dangerous Attraction

    Dangerous Attraction

    2 1993 HD

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  • 1977
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    Sexy Night Report

    Sexy Night Report

    4.7 1977 HD

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  • 1997
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    Body and Soul

    Body and Soul

    2 1997 HD

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  • 1997
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    Body and Soul

    Body and Soul

    2 1997 HD

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  • 1977
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    Sexy Night Report

    Sexy Night Report

    4.7 1977 HD

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  • 2002
    imgMovies

    Killing Striptease

    Killing Striptease

    3.8 2002 HD

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  • 2002
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    Killing Striptease

    Killing Striptease

    3.8 2002 HD

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  • 2002
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    The Other Woman

    The Other Woman

    3 2002 HD

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  • 1976
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    Love Sacrifice

    Love Sacrifice

    6 1976 HD

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  • 2004
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    Snuff Trap

    Snuff Trap

    4.7 2004 HD

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  • 1977
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    Private House of the SS

    Private House of the SS

    5.4 1977 HD

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  • 1982
    imgMovies

    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power

    3.4 1982 HD

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  • 1977
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    Women's Camp 119

    Women's Camp 119

    4.1 1977 HD

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  • 1977
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    Women's Camp 119

    Women's Camp 119

    4.1 1977 HD

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  • 1975
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    Emanuelle and Françoise

    Emanuelle and Françoise

    5.106 1975 HD

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  • 1969
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    Lesbo

    Lesbo

    5.5 1969 HD

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  • 1988
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    Sortis de route

    Sortis de route

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1955
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    Giovanna

    Giovanna

    6 1955 HD

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  • 2007
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    Island of the Living Dead

    Island of the Living Dead

    6.045 2007 HD

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  • 1987
    imgMovies

    Strike Commando

    Strike Commando

    4.9 1987 HD

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  • 2006
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    Fellini dice...

    Fellini dice...

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1995
    imgMovies

    Cruel Jaws

    Cruel Jaws

    4.4 1995 HD

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  • 1995
    imgMovies

    Cruel Jaws

    Cruel Jaws

    4.4 1995 HD

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  • 2005
    imgMovies

    Belle da morire 2

    Belle da morire 2

    2.7 2005 HD

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  • 1984
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    Hanna D: The Girl from Vondel Park

    Hanna D: The Girl from Vondel Park

    3.6 1984 HD

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  • 1957
    imgMovies

    The Mighty Crusaders

    The Mighty Crusaders

    5 1957 HD

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  • 1967
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    Target Frankie

    Target Frankie

    6.5 1967 HD

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  • 1980
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    La provinciale a lezione di sesso

    La provinciale a lezione di sesso

    7.5 1980 HD

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  • 1988
    imgMovies

    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    Zombie Flesh Eaters 2

    5.1 1988 HD

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  • 1994
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    Telephone Murder

    Telephone Murder

    4.2 1994 HD

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  • 1994
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    Madness

    Madness

    4.4 1994 HD

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  • 1994
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    Madness

    Madness

    4.4 1994 HD

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  • 1969
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    Yellow: The Cousins

    Yellow: The Cousins

    5.1 1969 HD

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  • 1964
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    Triumph of the Ten Gladiators

    Triumph of the Ten Gladiators

    5.6 1964 HD

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  • 1968
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    Inconsolable Widows Are Looking For Distractions

    Inconsolable Widows Are Looking For Distractions

    1 1968 HD

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  • 2004
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    In the Land of the Cannibals

    In the Land of the Cannibals

    4.2 2004 HD

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  • 2004
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    In the Land of the Cannibals

    In the Land of the Cannibals

    4.2 2004 HD

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  • 1969
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    99 Women

    99 Women

    5.289 1969 HD

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  • 2017
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    Viaggio ai confini dell'eros

    Viaggio ai confini dell'eros

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2009
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    Cannibali - Leggenda o realtà

    Cannibali - Leggenda o realtà

    1 2009 HD

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  • 1958
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    La sposa

    La sposa

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1990
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    Three for One

    Three for One

    4.1 1990 HD

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  • 1990
    imgMovies

    Night Killer

    Night Killer

    5.1 1990 HD

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  • 1989
    imgMovies

    Born to Fight

    Born to Fight

    5.7 1989 HD

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  • 1972
    imgMovies

    The French Sex Murders

    The French Sex Murders

    4.9 1972 HD

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  • 1987
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    Double Target

    Double Target

    4.7 1987 HD

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  • 2000
    imgMovies

    Un giudice di rispetto

    Un giudice di rispetto

    1 2000 HD

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  • 2000
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    Un giudice di rispetto

    Un giudice di rispetto

    1 2000 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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