Marina Berti
ActingAbout Marina Berti
Elena Maureen Bertolini, known as Marina Berti, (29 September 1924 – 29 October 2002) was an English-born Italian film actress. Her first screen appearance was in the Anna Magnani film, La Fuggitiva in 1941. She appeared mainly in small roles and in the occasional leading role in nearly 100 films both Italian and American. Her appearances include Quo Vadis (1951), Abdulla the Great (1955), Ben Hur (1959), Cleopatra (1963), If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969), What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (1974), Night Train Murders (1975), and the TV miniseries' Moses the Lawgiver (1975) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977). Her last film appearance was in the Costa-Gavras film Amen. in 2002. [Wikipedia]
Marina Berti Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Marina Berti reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Marina Berti's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Marina Berti'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 Mit dem Herzen einer Mutter, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Marina Berti Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Marina Berti's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Marina Berti has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Amen. | La Principessa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mit dem Herzen einer Mutter | Carla DeConti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | La posta in gioco | Luigina, la moglie di Bellomo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'ultima mazurka | Signora in treno | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Don Milani | The teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Moses the Lawgiver | Eliseba | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Late Night Trains | Laura Stradi | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | What Have They Done to Your Daughters? | Mrs. Polvesi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Planet Venus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tre nel mille | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hate Is My God | Blanche Durand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Gina | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Temptation | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dead End | Sergio's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Odissea | Arete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Stranger Returns | Ethel | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | An Angel for Satan | Ilda, the Housekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Made in Italy | Bored Diner (segment "1 'Usi e costumi', episode 1") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Monsieur | Mrs. Danoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Face in the Rain | Anna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ben-Hur | Flavia (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Il cavaliere dalla spada nera | Contessa Laura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Il canto dell'emigrante | Mara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Operazione Mitra | Marisa Rossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Abdullah's Harem | Aziza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Casta diva | Beatrice Turina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Knights of the Queen | Jacqueline Planchet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | At the Edge of the City | Luisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Eager to Live | Lucia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Red Love | Marianna Cossu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Eunice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Il capitano nero | Barbara Vivaldi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Up Front | Emi Rosso | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Il sentiero dell'odio | Bella Pietramala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cuori sul mare | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Deported | Gina Carapia | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Sky Is Red | Carla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Prince of Foxes | Angela Borgia | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sicilian Uprising | Laura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sinfonia fatale | Mirella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Notte di tempesta | Caterina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Testimony | Linda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Gates of Heaven | The nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | I dieci comandamenti | (segment "Non desiderare la roba d'altri") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Woman of the Mountains | Zosi | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | La valle del diavolo | Greta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Giacomo l'idealista | Celestina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Divieto di sosta | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | La fuggitiva | Lucia | Average | Similar → |
Marina Berti - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Marina Berti?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marina Berti is "Mit dem Herzen einer Mutter" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Marina Berti acted in?
Marina Berti has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Marina Berti?
Other notable films include "Il cavaliere dalla spada nera", "Il sentiero dell'odio", and "Red Love".