Gianni Rizzo - Actor Profile

Gianni Rizzo

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1924
Birth Place: Brindisi, Italy

Gianni Rizzo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gianni Rizzo reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gianni Rizzo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Gianni Rizzo'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 Ripudiata, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gianni Rizzo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gianni Rizzo's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Ripudiata (1955) movie poster
★10.0

Ripudiata: A young countess is wrongly accused of adultery and shunned by her husband. She leaves and becomes a successful opera si

Ripudiata

1955•Drama
★10.0
Almayer's Folly (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Almayer's Folly: An adaptation of Joseph Conrad's first novel, taking us to the Malaysian mangrove forests against a backdrop of colonial

Almayer's Folly

1972
★10.0
Vacanze sulla neve (1966) movie poster
★10.0

Vacanze sulla neve:

Vacanze sulla neve

1966•Comedy
★8.7
Lotosblüten für Miss Quon (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Lotosblüten für Miss Quon: American Mark Jason is stranded in Southeast Asia and works there as a teacher. One day, he finds diamonds worth several

Lotosblüten für Miss Quon

1967•Mystery
★8.0
Pirate of the Half Moon (1957) movie poster
★8.0

Pirate of the Half Moon: Gianna Maria Canale as the Duchess who is offered a banquet and requests for a hard-boiled egg. The stingy Spanish lord,

Pirate of the Half Moon

1957•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Gianni Rizzo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 All for the Moral Majority! ministro Euclide Average Similar →
1981 Lion of the Desert Man in War Room (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 The Uranium Conspiracy The Captain Average Similar →
1977 Beach House l'allenatore di pallavolo Average Similar →
1975 Who Breaks... Pays Mister Paul Super Hit Similar →
1974 This Time I'll Make You Rich Giorgiakis Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bawdy Tales The Cardinal Average Similar →
1972 Alfredo, Alfredo Judge Average Similar →
1972 Almayer's Folly Lakamba Super Hit Similar →
1971 Return of Sabata - Average Similar →
1971 The Decameron Father Superior Hit Similar →
1971 Between Miracles Sacerdote Hit Similar →
1970 Adiós, Sabata Folgen Average Similar →
1969 Sabata Judge O'Hara Average Similar →
1968 Run, Man, Run The Mayor Hit Similar →
1968 If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death Alman Average Similar →
1967 Face to Face Williams Hit Similar →
1967 Desert Commandos Perrier Average Similar →
1967 Lotosblüten für Miss Quon Blackie Lee Super Hit Similar →
1966 Requiem for a Secret Agent Atenopoulos Hit Similar →
1966 Vacanze sulla neve - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Man on the Spying Trapeze Stephanolopoulus Hit Similar →
1966 Me, Me, Me... and the Others Politician with glasses Average Similar →
1965 Money - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Desperate Mission Barrow Hit Similar →
1964 3 Avengers Teomoco Hit Similar →
1964 Triumph of the Ten Gladiators Sesto Vitorio Average Similar →
1964 Mission To Hell John Yakiris Hit Similar →
1963 The Ten Gladiators Claudius Nero Average Similar →
1963 The Attic Cardinale Super Hit Similar →
1963 I Am Semiramis Ghelas Average Similar →
1962 Lo smemorato di Collegno Ragionere Hit Similar →
1962 Those Two in the Legion Suprut Average Similar →
1961 The Vengeance of Ursus Licurgo Average Similar →
1961 Gli scontenti - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Sword in the Shadows Giorgio Super Hit Similar →
1960 Cavalcata selvaggia - Hit Similar →
1959 The Night of the Great Attack - Average Similar →
1959 Agosto, donne mie non vi conosco proprietario night-club Super Hit Similar →
1959 Adventure in Capri Antonio il parucchiere Average Similar →
1959 The Head of a Tyrant Osia Average Similar →
1957 Pirate of the Half Moon Visconte di Grand Super Hit Similar →
1957 Orizzonte infuocato Vasco Super Hit Similar →
1955 Ripudiata - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Tripoli, bel suol d'amore - Average Similar →
1953 Ho scelto l'amore il secondo delegato Super Hit Similar →
1952 Serenata amara Giuseppe Super Hit Similar →
1952 Wolves Hunt at Night Le commissaire italien Average Similar →
1951 Il bivio Beppe, detto "Il curato" Super Hit Similar →
1949 City of Pain Sergio Average Similar →

Gianni Rizzo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gianni Rizzo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gianni Rizzo is "Ripudiata" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gianni Rizzo acted in?

Gianni Rizzo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gianni Rizzo?

Other notable films include "Almayer's Folly", "Vacanze sulla neve", and "Lotosblüten für Miss Quon".

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