Pietro Francisci

Pietro Francisci

Pietro Francisci (9 September 1906 – 1977) was an Italian film director, best remembered for the film Hercules (1958) which inspired the sword and sandal boom of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born in Rome, his career took a distinct turn for the worse after he directed the 1966 science-fiction film 2+5 Missione Hydra, released in the U.S. in 1977 as Star Pilot.

  • Title: Pietro Francisci
  • Popularity: 1.1737
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1906-09-09
  • Place of Birth: Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Homepage: https://www.pietrofrancisciregista.it/
  • Also Known As: Пьетро Франчиши
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Pietro Francisci Movies

  • 1966
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    Star Pilot

    Star Pilot

    4.5 1966 HD

    Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair of Oriental spies are taken hostage by the beings so they can use them to repair their spaceship's broken engine. With that done, they take off towards their home planet, taking the earthlings with them. However, the humans attempt to mutiny against their captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond...

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  • 1963
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    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    4.6 1963 HD

    Two strongmen set out to hunt down a murderous sea monster. Their ship is wrecked and they end up in the Holy Land where Hercules is assumed to be Samson who is a wanted man. The two team up to survive.

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  • 1963
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    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    4.6 1963 HD

    Two strongmen set out to hunt down a murderous sea monster. Their ship is wrecked and they end up in the Holy Land where Hercules is assumed to be Samson who is a wanted man. The two team up to survive.

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  • 1958
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    Hercules

    Hercules

    5 1958 HD

    In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.

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  • 1959
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    Hercules Unchained

    Hercules Unchained

    5 1959 HD

    En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.

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  • 1959
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    Hercules Unchained

    Hercules Unchained

    5 1959 HD

    En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.

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  • 1958
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    Hercules

    Hercules

    5 1958 HD

    In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.

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  • 1954
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    Attila

    Attila

    5.3 1954 HD

    Attila, the leader of the barbarian Huns and called by the Romans "The Scourge of God", sweeps onto the Italian peninsula, defeating all of the armies of Rome, until he and his men reach the gates of the city itself.

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  • 1960
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    Siege of Syracuse

    Siege of Syracuse

    5.3 1960 HD

    Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.

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  • 1960
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    Siege of Syracuse

    Siege of Syracuse

    5.3 1960 HD

    Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.

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  • 1952
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    The Queen of Sheba

    The Queen of Sheba

    4.8 1952 HD

    The Queen of Sheba falls in love with the King of Israel. The King of Israel, however, is in love with someone else.

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  • 1960
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    Siege of Syracuse

    Siege of Syracuse

    5.3 1960 HD

    Syracuse lies between the warring nations of Rome and Carthage; as long as the balance of power between the nations remains intact, both nations are willing to preserve the neutrality of Syracuse. However, Rome has now gotten the upper hand in its struggle for power. The fate of Syracuse lies in the hands of its leader, the famed inventor and scientist Archimedes.

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  • 1960
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    The Warrior Empress

    The Warrior Empress

    5.5 1960 HD

    The poetess Sappho led an uprising against the corrupt government of the island of Lesbos.

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  • 1960
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    The Warrior Empress

    The Warrior Empress

    5.5 1960 HD

    The poetess Sappho led an uprising against the corrupt government of the island of Lesbos.

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  • 1973
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    Sinbad and the Calif of Bagdad

    Sinbad and the Calif of Bagdad

    3.8 1973 HD

    The sailor Sinbad is dragged by two cheaters on board a ship on which the beautiful Sherazade travels, promised to the Caliph of Baghdad. Adventurous fairytale inspired by the "A Thousand and One Nights".

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  • 1958
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    Hercules

    Hercules

    5 1958 HD

    In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.

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  • 1966
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    Star Pilot

    Star Pilot

    4.5 1966 HD

    Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair of Oriental spies are taken hostage by the beings so they can use them to repair their spaceship's broken engine. With that done, they take off towards their home planet, taking the earthlings with them. However, the humans attempt to mutiny against their captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond...

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  • 1963
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    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    4.6 1963 HD

    Two strongmen set out to hunt down a murderous sea monster. Their ship is wrecked and they end up in the Holy Land where Hercules is assumed to be Samson who is a wanted man. The two team up to survive.

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  • 1949
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    Anthony of Padua

    Anthony of Padua

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1949
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    Anthony of Padua

    Anthony of Padua

    1 1949 HD

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  • 1947
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    Christmas at Camp 119

    Christmas at Camp 119

    6.6 1947 HD

    Second World War . Field 119 in California (USA ) . War is long over , but the Italian Prisoners Still waiting to return home , preparing to celebrate , away from families , another sad Christmas. To dare a little rein to Their longing , they tell Episodes of Their Life . A Roman tells the USA difficult married life . A Neapolitan soldier tells of His lieutenant, a Neapolitan duke penniless . Meanwhile , the camp commander gave : Prisoners and a gramophone , So , Ai stories intertwine songs . Another soldier recalls the parties and the songs of the Sicilian spring , WHILE a Venetian gondolier evokes A HIS love affair . Sometimes , From Radio shabby listening news from abroad and Italy . Finally , one day , comes the ' pending release and All They return home .

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  • 1947
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    Christmas at Camp 119

    Christmas at Camp 119

    6.6 1947 HD

    Second World War . Field 119 in California (USA ) . War is long over , but the Italian Prisoners Still waiting to return home , preparing to celebrate , away from families , another sad Christmas. To dare a little rein to Their longing , they tell Episodes of Their Life . A Roman tells the USA difficult married life . A Neapolitan soldier tells of His lieutenant, a Neapolitan duke penniless . Meanwhile , the camp commander gave : Prisoners and a gramophone , So , Ai stories intertwine songs . Another soldier recalls the parties and the songs of the Sicilian spring , WHILE a Venetian gondolier evokes A HIS love affair . Sometimes , From Radio shabby listening news from abroad and Italy . Finally , one day , comes the ' pending release and All They return home .

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  • 1963
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    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    Hercules, Samson & Ulysses

    4.6 1963 HD

    Two strongmen set out to hunt down a murderous sea monster. Their ship is wrecked and they end up in the Holy Land where Hercules is assumed to be Samson who is a wanted man. The two team up to survive.

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  • 1948
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    ’Na Sera ‘e Maggio

    ’Na Sera ‘e Maggio

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1946
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    Marechiare

    Marechiare

    1 1946 HD

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  • 1948
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    O Sole Mio!

    O Sole Mio!

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1947
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    Amore Sotto la Luna

    Amore Sotto la Luna

    1 1947 HD

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  • 1948
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    Come Faccette Mametta

    Come Faccette Mametta

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1952
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    The Queen of Sheba

    The Queen of Sheba

    4.8 1952 HD

    The Queen of Sheba falls in love with the King of Israel. The King of Israel, however, is in love with someone else.

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  • 1938
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    The Eternal Fire

    The Eternal Fire

    1 1938 HD

    Technicolor tour of Mt. Vesuvius and surrounding area.

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  • 1947
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    Stornellata Romana

    Stornellata Romana

    1 1947 HD

    In this short directed by Pietro Francisci, later known for hit swords-and-sandals titles such as 1958’s “Hercules” starring Steve Reeves, Lollobrigida appears to sing (she may have been dubbed) Italian folk song “Stornellata Romana.”

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  • 1966
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    Star Pilot

    Star Pilot

    4.5 1966 HD

    Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair of Oriental spies are taken hostage by the beings so they can use them to repair their spaceship's broken engine. With that done, they take off towards their home planet, taking the earthlings with them. However, the humans attempt to mutiny against their captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond...

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  • 1956
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    Roland the Mighty

    Roland the Mighty

    5.5 1956 HD

    In this sword-and-sandal saga set on the steppes of Asia, Roland, leader of the Paladin troops, who must proves his mettle against the dreaded Saracen invaders, and withstand their evil plots

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  • 1952
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    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    5.5 1952 HD

    A young man is a servant in the court of a great king of Dalmatia.He was bought when he was still a child ,but he is a high-born gentleman.

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  • 1952
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    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    5.5 1952 HD

    A young man is a servant in the court of a great king of Dalmatia.He was bought when he was still a child ,but he is a high-born gentleman.

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  • 1952
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    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    Wonderful Adventures of Guerrin Meschino

    5.5 1952 HD

    A young man is a servant in the court of a great king of Dalmatia.He was bought when he was still a child ,but he is a high-born gentleman.

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  • 1950
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    Il leone di Amalfi

    Il leone di Amalfi

    10 1950 HD

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  • 1959
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    Hercules Unchained

    Hercules Unchained

    5 1959 HD

    En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.

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  • 1956
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    Roland the Mighty

    Roland the Mighty

    5.5 1956 HD

    In this sword-and-sandal saga set on the steppes of Asia, Roland, leader of the Paladin troops, who must proves his mettle against the dreaded Saracen invaders, and withstand their evil plots

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  • 1934
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    La mia vita sei tu

    La mia vita sei tu

    1 1934 HD

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  • 1934
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    La mia vita sei tu

    La mia vita sei tu

    1 1934 HD

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  • 1934
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    La mia vita sei tu

    La mia vita sei tu

    1 1934 HD

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  • 1950
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    Il leone di Amalfi

    Il leone di Amalfi

    10 1950 HD

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  • 1950
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    Il leone di Amalfi

    Il leone di Amalfi

    10 1950 HD

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