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Alberto De Martino
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| Born | 12 June 1929 Rome, Italy
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| Died | 2 June 2015 (aged 85) Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1959–1985 |
Alberto De Martino (born June 12, 1929 – died June 2, 2015) was a talented Italian film director and screenwriter. He was born in Rome, Italy. De Martino was known for making movies that were often inspired by popular Hollywood films. He specialized in genres like Westerns, horror, and mythology, creating films for audiences all over the world. One of his most famous films was The Antichrist. This movie was made after the popular film The Exorcist and was very successful. In its first week in the United States, The Antichrist even earned more money than the blockbuster movie Jaws!
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About Alberto De Martino
Early Life and Career
Alberto De Martino was born on June 12, 1929, in Rome. His father was a film make-up artist, so Alberto grew up around movies. He even started his career as a child actor!
Later, De Martino studied law at university. But he soon returned to the world of cinema. He worked as an editor, a screenwriter, and an assistant director. A famous director named Federico Fellini encouraged him to become a director himself. De Martino also worked a lot as a "dubbing director." This meant he was in charge of making sure foreign films had good Italian voices, helping over 1,500 movies sound great for Italian audiences.
His Unique Film Style
De Martino was a very active director in Italian cinema from the 1960s to the mid-1980s. He made movies in many different styles, or "genres." These included Spaghetti Westerns (Westerns made in Italy), poliziotteschi (Italian crime films), Peplum films (movies about ancient heroes), and horror films.
He was good friends with the famous director Sergio Leone. De Martino even worked as a second unit director on Leone's film Duck, You Sucker! Sometimes, De Martino used a different name for his work, "Martin Herbert."
Later Career and Legacy
In 1980, De Martino faced a challenge when his film The Pumaman didn't do well at the box office. This meant it didn't earn much money. He made a few more films after that, ending his career with Miami Golem.
Alberto De Martino passed away in Rome on June 2, 2015, at the age of 85. He left behind a legacy of many exciting and diverse films that entertained audiences around the world.
