Ettore Maria Fizzarotti

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Ettore Maria Fizzarotti

Directing January 3, 1916

Naples, Italy

Ettore Maria Fizzarotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Ita…

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The Golden Arrow

The Golden Arrow

5.2 1962 Movie
So In Love

So In Love

5.8 1964 Movie
It's a Woman's War

It's a Woman's War

6.1 1971 Movie
Tonight I'll Throw Me

Tonight I'll Throw Me

5.3 1967 Movie
No One Can Judge Me

No One Can Judge Me

6.7 1966 Movie
A Free Woman

A Free Woman

6.7 1954 Movie
I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

6.8 1968 Movie
Lisa with the Blue Eyes

Lisa with the Blue Eyes

6.3 1969 Movie
Perdono

Perdono

5.4 1966 Movie
Don't Ever Leave Me

Don't Ever Leave Me

6.1 1965 Movie
I'm Not Worthy of You

I'm Not Worthy of You

6.6 1965 Movie
You'll See Me Returning

You'll See Me Returning

5.3 1966 Movie

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Ettore Maria Fizzarotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s. Born in Naples, he was the son of director Armando Fizzarotti. Ettore began his career assisting his father and later collaborated with directors such as Vittorio Cottafavi and Raffaello Matarazzo. He made his directorial debut in 1964 with In ginocchio da te, starring singer Gianni Morandi. This film's success led to a series of collaborations with Morandi, including Non son degno di te (1965) and Se non avessi più te (1965). Fizzarotti's films are characterized by their light-hearted narratives and integration of popular music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy in the 1960s.

Filmography

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  1. 1973
    Sgarro alla camorra

    Movie Director

  2. 1971
    It's a Woman's War

    Movie Director

  3. 1970
    Symphony of Love

    Movie Director

  4. 1970
    Midnight of Love

    Movie Director

  5. 1969
    Lisa with the Blue Eyes

    Movie Story

  6. 1969
    Il suo nome è Donna Rosa

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1968
    Chimera

    Movie Director

  8. 1968
    I'll Sell My Skin Dearly

    Movie Director

  9. 1967
    Tonight I'll Throw Me

    Movie Director

  10. 1967
    Soldati e capelloni

    Movie Director

  11. 1966
    Perdono

    Movie Director

  12. 1966
    You'll See Me Returning

    Movie Director

  13. 1966
    No One Can Judge Me

    Movie Director

  14. 1965
    Don't Ever Leave Me

    Movie Director

  15. 1965
    I'm Not Worthy of You

    Movie Director

  16. 1964
    So In Love

    Movie Director

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  1. 1964
    Una lacrima sul viso

    Movie Director

  2. 1964
    Amore mio

    Movie First Assistant Director

  3. 1963
    I terribili sette

    Movie First Assistant Director

  4. 1963
    The Fall of Rome

    Movie First Assistant Director

  5. 1962
    The Golden Arrow

    Movie First Assistant Director

  6. 1961
    Sword of the Conqueror

    Movie First Assistant Director

  7. 1961
    Rome, 1585

    Movie Assistant Director

  8. 1960
    Le signore

    Movie First Assistant Director

  9. 1958
    Tuppe tuppe, Marescià!

    Movie First Assistant Director

  10. 1958
    A Sailor's Promises

    Movie First Assistant Director

  11. 1958
    You, Your Mother, and Me

    Movie First Assistant Director

  12. 1956
    We will get married in Capri

    Movie First Assistant Director

  13. 1955
    Sing with us

    Movie First Assistant Director

  14. 1954
    A Free Woman

    Movie Script Supervisor

  15. 1954
    Napoli è sempre Napoli

    Movie Writer

  16. 1953
    Naples Sings

    Movie First Assistant Director

  17. 1952
    Cuore forestiero

    Movie First Assistant Director