Giovanni Fago

Directing
1933-04-25
Rome, Italy

Biography

Giovanni Fago (born 1933) is an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to the Spaghetti Western genre. He directed Vengeance Is Mine (1967) and O' Cangaceiro (1970), both noted for their stylistic elements and narrative depth. Fago's work is appreciated for its unique take on the western genre, incorporating psychological complexity and moral ambiguity.

Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles

#1The Eroticist

Movie - 1972, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

5.6 / 10
Comedy

Senator Pupis feels a strong and uncontrollable urge to grab women's bottoms, a habit than can lead to embarrassment, especially if the woman in question is head of another state and the occasion a state visit. In his desperation Pupis turns to the clergy for spiritual and psychological help.

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#2Vamos a Matar - Storia e storie del western mediterraneo

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m as Sé stesso

8.8 / 10
Documentary

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#3Un caso d'incoscienza

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.0 / 10
Thriller

In Italy, set in the early 1930s, a missing Swedish millionaire (Erland Josephson) is the target of a journalist (Rüdiger Vogler) who sets out to discover exactly what happened to the man and whether or not he is still alive. The biggest lead he has is the millionaire's attractive mistress (Brigitte Fossey), and the story takes off from there.

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