Benito Pacifico
ActingAbout Benito Pacifico
Round-faced, high-hairlined stuntman who started as a bit part actor in Italian Westerns. He was immediately noticed for his athletic ability and given large supporting roles and even a few starring roles in some low-budget Westerns, often opposite Gordon Mitchell. Even with the demise of the Spaghetti Western genre, Pacifico stayed on and made the transition from star to character actor and stunt coordinator. Bouncing around between all the major Italian studios, Pacifico is best known in his small roles as a "thug" or "henchman" in countless Italian crime and action films, usually alongside Giovanni Cianfriglia and Nello Pazzafini, who both made similar prolific stunt / character actor careers.
Benito Pacifico Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Benito Pacifico reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Benito Pacifico's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Benito Pacifico's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Down with Your Hands... You Scum!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Benito Pacifico Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Benito Pacifico's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Benito Pacifico has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Palermo – Milan One Way | Hitman in the Square (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Year of the Gun | Alley Thug (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Crime on the Highway | Marcello Taruscio (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bomber | Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Banana Joe | Torcillo's Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightmare City | Zombie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Speed Driver | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Day of the Cobra | Warehouse Worker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Contraband | Perlante Bodyguard with SMG (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Beast in Space | Fighter in Nightclub (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Flatfoot in Egypt | Carmine's Henchman (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Dangerous Toy | Supermarket Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Italy | Fake Priest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Man Called Blade | Valler Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Heroin Busters | Genoese Assassin | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Beast in Heat | Partisan (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hitch Hike | Highway Patrolman #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Destruction Force | scagnozzo di Lanza | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Weapons of Death | Santoro Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist | Hitman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rome, Armed to the Teeth | Savelli Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Free Hand for a Tough Cop | Tomati Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Racket | Factory Gunman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rome, the Other Face of Violence | Termini Station Robber #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Cop in Blue Jeans | Shelley's Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Syndicate Sadists | Paterno Thug in Saloon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Violent Rome | Augusto - Supermarket Robber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Once Upon a Time in the Wild, Wild West | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | High Crime | Cafiero Henchman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Colt in the Hand of the Devil | Warner henchman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Death Played the Flute | Outlaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | His Name Was Pot, but They Called Him Allegria | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Savage Guns | Hernandes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Down with Your Hands... You Scum! | Manuel Sanchez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Adios Compañeros | Buck O'Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Coffin Full of Dollars | Ramirez | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dead Men Don't Make Shadows | Medina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Django and Sartana Are Coming... It's the End | Stinky (as Dennis Colt) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | One Damned Day at Dawn... Django Meets Sartana! | Paco Sanchez (as Dennis Colt) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Four Came to Kill Sartana | Silky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Tough and the Mighty | Coffin Bearer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Electric Chair | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sartana and His Shadow of Death | Babyface Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Great Silence | Coachman | Super Hit | Similar → |
Benito Pacifico - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Benito Pacifico?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Benito Pacifico is "Down with Your Hands... You Scum!" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Benito Pacifico acted in?
Benito Pacifico has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Benito Pacifico?
Other notable films include "The Electric Chair", "Once Upon a Time in the Wild, Wild West", and "The Great Silence".