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Mario Petri

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
18Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1922
Birth Place: Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Mario Petri Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mario Petri reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Mario Petri'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 Captains of Adventure, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mario Petri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mario Petri's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Captains of Adventure (1961) movie poster
★9.0

Captains of Adventure:

Captains of Adventure

1961
★7.0
The Iron Captain (1962) movie poster
★7.0

The Iron Captain: After his village is burned down, Captain Furio sets out for revenge.

The Iron Captain

1962•Adventure
★6.9
Drakut the Avenger (1961) movie poster
★6.9

Drakut the Avenger:

Drakut the Avenger

1961•Adventure
★6.8
Return of Sandokan (1964) movie poster
★6.8

Return of Sandokan: Samoa is kidnapped and held captive hypnotized in caves by her cousin Charles Druk, whose father has been murdered by he

Return of Sandokan

1964•Adventure
★6.7
Lost Treasure of the Incas (1964) movie poster
★6.7

Lost Treasure of the Incas: A cowboy goes to help out his friend, who has been falsely accused of murder. The two find themselves in the rugged and

Lost Treasure of the Incas

1964•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Mario Petri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus Yssour Flop Similar →
1964 Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon Phaleg / Malik - King of Assyria Flop Similar →
1964 Return of Sandokan Sir Charles Brooks Hit Similar →
1964 Lost Treasure of the Incas Jerry Darmon Hit Similar →
1964 Sandokan Fights Back Sir Charles Brooks Average Similar →
1964 Totò versus the Black Pirate Il Pirata Nero Average Similar →
1963 Blood of the Executioner Boia Guarnieri Flop Similar →
1963 Hero of Babylon Zairo, King of Persia Flop Similar →
1963 Sign of Zorro teniente Martino Average Similar →
1962 The Iron Captain Walter von Rauchwitz Hit Similar →
1962 The Fury of Achilles Agamemnon Flop Similar →
1962 The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan Porthos Average Similar →
1962 Caesar Against the Pirates King Nicomedes Average Similar →
1961 Drakut the Avenger Gran Duca Atanas Hit Similar →
1961 Hercules and the Captive Women Zenith, prete di Urano Flop Similar →
1961 Captains of Adventure Capitano Hans Super Hit Similar →
1961 Slave of Rome Lyricus Flop Similar →
1960 The Huns Timur Flop Similar →

Mario Petri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mario Petri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mario Petri is "Captains of Adventure" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Mario Petri acted in?

Mario Petri has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mario Petri?

Other notable films include "The Iron Captain", "Drakut the Avenger", and "Return of Sandokan".

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