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]
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marina Berti reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Marina Berti's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marina Berti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sky Is Red, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Marina Berti Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Marina Berti's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marina Berti.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Amen. | La Principessa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stubborn Fate | Eva Meyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | La posta in gioco | Luigina, la moglie di Bellomo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | L'ultima mazurka | Signora in treno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Embassy | Marina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Spiral of Mist | Costanza Sangermano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Moses the Lawgiver | Eliseba | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Red Carnation | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Divine Nymph | Zia di Manuela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Late Night Trains | Laura Stradi | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | What Have They Done to Your Daughters? | Mrs. Polvesi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Buona parte di Paolina | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Planet Venus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tre nel mille | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Lady Caliph | Clementine Doberdò | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Safety Catch | Alberta's sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hate Is My God | Blanche Durand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Gina | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Stranger Returns | Ethel | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Every Man Is My Enemy | Anna | Flop | 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 → |
| 1962 | The Swordsman of Siena | Countess of Osta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Damon and Pythias | Mereka - Nerissa's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jessica | Filippella Risino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Madame | Elisa Bonaparte | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ben-Hur | Flavia (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Operazione Mitra | Marisa Rossi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Abdullah's Harem | Aziza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Casta diva | Beatrice Turina | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | At the Edge of the City | Luisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Eager to Live | Lucia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Queen of Sheba | Zamira, betrothed of Rehoboam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Eunice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Up Front | Emi Rosso | Flop | 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 | The Earth Cries Out | Dina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Notte di tempesta | Caterina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Testimony | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Preludio d'amore | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Gate of Heaven | The nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Woman of the Mountains | Zosi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | La valle del diavolo | Greta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Divieto di sosta | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | La fuggitiva | Lucia | Flop | 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 "The Sky Is Red" with a rating of 8.0/10.
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 "Ben-Hur", "Quo Vadis", and "What Have They Done to Your Daughters?".