Laura Antonelli
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Laura Antonelli is a retired Italian
film actress, who appeared in 45 movies between 1965 and 1991.
, then capital of the province of Istria
, Italy (now Pula, Croatia
).
, in 1965, followed by her American debut, Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs
(1966). Other roles followed; her breakthrough came in 1973's Malizia. She appeared in a number of sex farces such as Till Marriage Do Us Part/Mio Dio come sono caduta in basso!.
She worked in more serious films as well: L'innocente/The Innocent
(1976), and Mogliamante/Wifemistress
(1977), as a repressed wife experiencing a sexual awakening. Later she appeared in Passione d'Amore
(1981). Antonelli's most recent role was in the sequel Malizia 2000 (1991).
She won the David di Donatello
prize in 1973 and 1981 and the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Award, Nastro d'Argento
in 1974.
In May, 1991, cocaine
was found during a police raid on Antonelli's home. She was subsequently convicted of possession and dealing and sentenced to house arrest. She spent ten years appealing the conviction which was eventually overturned.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
film actress, who appeared in 45 movies between 1965 and 1991.
Early years
Antonelli was born Laura Antonaz in PolaPula
Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 .Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing,...
, then capital of the province of Istria
Istria
Istria , formerly Histria , is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Bay of Kvarner...
, Italy (now Pula, Croatia
Pula
Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 .Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing,...
).
Career
Originally trained in Naples to teach physical education, Antonelli first appeared in Italian advertisements for Coca Cola and made her first film, Le sedicenniLe sedicenni
16 Year Olds or Le sedicenni is a 1965 Italian film directed by Luigi Petrini.-Cast:*Laura Antonelli*Franca Badeschi*Lilly Bistrattin*Anna Maria Checchi*Dino*Carlo Giuffrè*Rosalba Grottesi*Lorenza Guerrieri*Alberto Mandolesi...
, in 1965, followed by her American debut, Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs
Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs
Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs is a 1966 Italian spy-spoof film directed by Mario Bava and starring Vincent Price, Fabian, Francesco Mulé, Laura Antonelli and the Italian comedy team of Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia....
(1966). Other roles followed; her breakthrough came in 1973's Malizia. She appeared in a number of sex farces such as Till Marriage Do Us Part/Mio Dio come sono caduta in basso!.
She worked in more serious films as well: L'innocente/The Innocent
L'Innocente
The Innocent was the last film made by Italian director Luchino Visconti. It was released in 1976. It is based on a novel by Gabriele d'Annunzio.-Plot:...
(1976), and Mogliamante/Wifemistress
Wifemistress
Wifemistress is a 1977 Italian romantic movie directed by Marco Vicario.-Premise:The film chronicles the fictional story of Luigi De Angelis and his wife, Antonia .-Plot:...
(1977), as a repressed wife experiencing a sexual awakening. Later she appeared in Passione d'Amore
Passion of Love
Passion of Love is a 1981 Italian drama film directed by Ettore Scola. It was entered into the 1981 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Bernard Giraudeau - Capt. Giorgio Bacchetti* Valeria D'Obici - Fosca* Laura Antonelli - Clara...
(1981). Antonelli's most recent role was in the sequel Malizia 2000 (1991).
She won the David di Donatello
David di Donatello
David di Donatello, named after Donatello's David, is a movie award assigned each year for cinematic performances and production by Ente David di Donatello, part of Accademia del Cinema Italiano. It is the Italian equivalent to the Academy Award. There are 24 categories as of 2006.- History :The...
prize in 1973 and 1981 and the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Award, Nastro d'Argento
Nastro d'Argento
The Nastro d'Argento is a movie award assigned each year, since 1946, for cinematic performances and production by Sindacato Nazionale dei Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani, the association of Italian film critics...
in 1974.
In May, 1991, cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
was found during a police raid on Antonelli's home. She was subsequently convicted of possession and dealing and sentenced to house arrest. She spent ten years appealing the conviction which was eventually overturned.
Filmography
- Malizia 2000 (1991), Angela
- L'Avaro (1989), Frosina
- Rimini Rimini (1987), Noce Bove
- Roba da ricchi (1987), Mapi Petruzzelli
- Grandi magazzini (1986), Elèna Anzellotti
- La Venexiana (1986), Angela
- La Gabbia (1986), Marie Colbert
- Tranches de vie (1985), Monica Belli, la star
- Sesso e volentieri (1982), Carla De Dominicis / Supermarket client / The Princess
- Porca vacca (1982), Mariana
- Viuuulentemente mia (1982), Anna Tassotti
- Passion of LovePassion of LovePassion of Love is a 1981 Italian drama film directed by Ettore Scola. It was entered into the 1981 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Bernard Giraudeau - Capt. Giorgio Bacchetti* Valeria D'Obici - Fosca* Laura Antonelli - Clara...
(1981), Clara - Casta e pura (1981), Rosa
- Il Turno (1981), Stellina
- Mi faccio la barca (1980), Roberta
- Inside Laura Antonelli (1979)
- Tigers in LipstickTigers in LipstickTigers in Lipstick is a 1979 comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Ursula Andress. It was Zampa's final film.-Cast:* Ursula Andress - The Stroller / The Widow* Laura Antonelli - The Businesswoman...
(1979), the Businesswoman - Il Malato immaginario (1979), Tonina
- Gran bollito (1977), Sandra
- WifemistressWifemistressWifemistress is a 1977 Italian romantic movie directed by Marco Vicario.-Premise:The film chronicles the fictional story of Luigi De Angelis and his wife, Antonia .-Plot:...
(1977), Antonia De Angelis - The InnocentL'InnocenteThe Innocent was the last film made by Italian director Luchino Visconti. It was released in 1976. It is based on a novel by Gabriele d'Annunzio.-Plot:...
(1976), Giuliana Hermil - The Divine NymphThe Divine NymphThe Divine Nymph is a 1975 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi and starring Laura Antonelli, Marcello Mastroianni, Michele Placido and Terence Stamp...
(1975), Manoela Roderighi - Simona (1974), Simone
- Till Marriage Do Us Part (1974), Eugenia di Maqueda
- Sessomatto (1973), Various roles
- MaliciousMalicious (1973 film)Malicious is an Italian comedy. The original title Malizia is Italian for "malice". It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.-Premise:...
(aka Malizia), Angela - Peccato veniale (1973), Laura
- All'onorevole piacciono le donne (1972), Sister Hildegarde
- Dr. PopaulDr. PopaulDr. Popaul is a 1972 French black comedy film directed by Claude Chabrol. At the time of its release, it was the biggest hit of Chabrol's career...
(1972), Martine Dupont - The Married Couple of the Year TwoThe Married Couple of the Year TwoThe Married Couple of the Year Two is a 1971 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau. It was entered into the 1971 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Jean-Paul Belmondo - Nicolas Philibert* Marlène Jobert - Charlotte* Laura Antonelli - Pauline...
(1971), Pauline - Il merlo maschioIl merlo maschioIl merlo maschio is an Italian motion picture, filmed in 1971 by director Pasquale Festa Campanile.- Story :The husband Niccolò Vivaldi, is a frustrated violoncello player , with a static career, and not receiving any praise form his orchestra director, begins to take photographs of his beloved...
(1971), Costanza Vivaldi - Sans mobile apparent (1971), Juliette Vaudreuil
- Incontro d'amore a Bali (1970), Daria
- Gradiva (1970)
- A Man Called SledgeA Man Called SledgeA Man Called Sledge is a 1970 spaghetti western starring James Garner in an extremely offbeat role as a grimly evil thief, and featuring Dennis Weaver, Claude Akins, and Wayde Preston...
(1970), Ria - The ArchangelThe ArchangelThe Archangel is a 1969 Italian comedy film directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Vittorio Gassman.-Cast:* Vittorio Gassman - Fulvio Bertuccia* Pamela Tiffin - Gloria Bianchi* Irina Demick - Sig.ra Tarocchi Roda* Adolfo Celi - Marco Tarocchi Roda...
(1969) - Le Malizie di Venere (1969), Wanda
- Un Detective (1969), Franca
- SatyriconSatyricon (film)Satyricon is a 1969 Italian fantasy drama film written and directed by Federico Fellini. It is loosely based on Petronius's work, Satyricon, a series of bawdy and satirical episodes written during the reign of the emperor Nero and set in imperial Rome.-Plot:The film opens on a graffiti-covered...
(1968) - La Rivoluzione sessuale (1968), Liliana
- Scusi, lei è favorevole o contrario? (1967)
- Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl BombsDr. Goldfoot and the Girl BombsDr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs is a 1966 Italian spy-spoof film directed by Mario Bava and starring Vincent Price, Fabian, Francesco Mulé, Laura Antonelli and the Italian comedy team of Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia....
(1966), Rosanna - 16 Year OldsLe sedicenni16 Year Olds or Le sedicenni is a 1965 Italian film directed by Luigi Petrini.-Cast:*Laura Antonelli*Franca Badeschi*Lilly Bistrattin*Anna Maria Checchi*Dino*Carlo Giuffrè*Rosalba Grottesi*Lorenza Guerrieri*Alberto Mandolesi...
(1965)
TV appearances
- Disperatamente Giulia (1989) (miniseriesMiniseriesA miniseries , in a serial storytelling medium, is a television show production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. The exact number is open to interpretation; however, they are usually limited to fewer than a whole season. The term "miniseries" is generally a North American term...
), Carmen Milkovich - Indifferenti, Gli (1988) (miniseriesMiniseriesA miniseries , in a serial storytelling medium, is a television show production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. The exact number is open to interpretation; however, they are usually limited to fewer than a whole season. The term "miniseries" is generally a North American term...
), Lisa