Sergio Martino - Actor Profile

Sergio Martino

Directing
Updated: May 12, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 19, 1938
Birth Place: Rome, Italy

About Sergio Martino

Sergio Martino (born 19 July 1938 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian film director and producer, notable for his contributions to the giallo genre. Martino is the brother of producer Luciano Martino. They collaborated frequently in their respective professions. Their grandfather was director Gennaro Righelli. Martino worked for both the big screen as well as for Italian television (where he does most of his current work). He often worked with actress Edwige Fenech who in the 1970s was married to his brother Luciano. He also worked with a lot of genre actors such as George Hilton, Ivan Rassimov and Claudio Cassinelli, as well as famed Italian screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi. Martino's pseudonyms include: Julian Barry, Martin Dolman, Serge Martin, Christian Plummer, George Raminto. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sergio Martino, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sergio Martino Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sergio Martino reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Sergio Martino'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 Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sergio Martino Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sergio Martino's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sergio Martino has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Il Bar del Cult Sé stesso Flop Similar →
2025 Vamos a Matar - Storia e storie del western mediterraneo Sé stesso Flop Similar →
2024 Titanus 1904 Self Flop Similar →
2024 Pretendo l'inferno Self Average Similar →
2022 The Last of Us Self Flop Similar →
2020 From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic Self Flop Similar →
2020 Italy Possessed: A Brief History of Exorcist Rip-Offs Himself Flop Similar →
2019 George Hilton - The World Belongs to the Daring Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Spaghetti alla Martino Self Flop Similar →
2019 All the Colors of Giallo Self - Director / Screenwriter Hit Similar →
2016 Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies - Flop Similar →
2015 Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film - Hit Similar →
2013 I Tarantiniani Self Flop Similar →
2008 Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 Self Average Similar →
2008 Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Dark Fears Behind the Door Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Thrills, Chills and Cleavage Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Mario Bava: Operazione paura Self Hit Similar →
2003 Italian Kings Of B Self Average Similar →
1987 Provare per credere Uomo all'aeroporto (uncredited) Average Similar →
1984 L'allenatore nel pallone L'Avvocato Hit Similar →
1975 Silent Action Chopper Pilot (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1973 The Violent Professionals Hospital Orderly (uncredited) Average Similar →
1972 All the Colours of the Dark Journalist / Policeman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A Through the Keyhole: An Interview with Sergio Martino Self Flop Similar →
N/A Masters of Mayhem Self Flop Similar →

Sergio Martino - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sergio Martino?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sergio Martino is "Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sergio Martino acted in?

Sergio Martino has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sergio Martino?

Other notable films include "Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film", "All the Colors of Giallo", and "All the Colours of the Dark".

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