6.0
Movie
Directing
Mario Gariazzo
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Biella, Piedmont, Italy
- Credits
- 25 titles
Biography
Mario Gariazzo was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in various genres, including horror, westerns, and science fiction. Born in Biella, Piedmont, he began his career in the 1960s. Gariazzo directed films such as Acquasanta Joe (1971), The Eerie Midnight Horror Show (1974), and White Slave (1985). His work is characterized by its engagement with popular cinematic trends and exploration of controversial themes. Gariazzo's films have gained a cult following for their unique style and storytelling.
Signature work
Known For
6.0
Movie
5.4
Movie
Sister Emanuelle
5.9
Movie
Play Motel
5.0
Movie
Enter the Devil
7.2
Movie
The Last Snows of Spring
4.2
Movie
Top Model
4.7
Movie
Eyes Behind the Stars
4.0
Movie
Holy Water Joe
4.7
Movie
Threesome Wild
3.8
Movie
Intrigo d'amore
4.6
Movie
Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind
5.2
Movie
The Long Day of the Massacre
4.0
Movie
The Brother from Space
7.2
Movie
The Bloody Hands of the Law
4.3
Movie
Taxi Killer
5.7
Movie
God Will Forgive My Pistol
5.7
Movie
Day of Judgment
7.0
Movie
The Balloon Vendor
Crew credits 25
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ultimi fuochi d'estate Film | Director, Writer |
| 1992 | Che meraviglia, amici! Film | Director, Writer |
| 1990 | Threesome Wild Film | Director, Writer |
| 1988 | The Brother from Space Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1988 | Intrigo d'amore Film | Director |
| 1988 | Taxi Killer Film | Writer, Story |
| 1987 | Top Model Film | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story Film | Director |
| 1981 | A Gun for a Cop Film | Screenplay |
| 1980 | Beware of Those Two Neapolitans Film | Director |
| 1979 | Play Motel Film | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | Very Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind Film | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | Eyes Behind the Stars Film | Writer, Director |
| 1977 | Sister Emanuelle Film | Writer |
| 1974 | The Balloon Vendor Film | Story, Director |
| 1974 | Enter the Devil Film | Director, Story |
| 1974 | Macrò Film | Story, Writer |
| 1973 | The Last Snows of Spring Film | Idea |
| 1973 | The Bloody Hands of the Law Film | Director, Writer |
| 1971 | Holy Water Joe Film | Story, Producer, Screenplay, Director |
| 1971 | Day of Judgment Film | Director, Writer |
| 1971 | The Masked Thief Film | Writer |
| 1969 | God Will Forgive My Pistol Film | Writer, Director |
| 1968 | The Long Day of the Massacre Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 1962 | Passport for a Corpse Film | Writer, Director |